Report backs immigration as a way to improve long-term care
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 09, 2022
Immigration reform could offer the solution for a growing number of Americans who want to age in place, according to a new research brief from the Brookings Institution
Go West? California providers reimagine caregiver roles, propose guest worker program to fix caregiver...
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jun 17, 2021
California — the state that has led the nation on everything from environment standards to labor rights — now may be blazing a trail on the caregiver crisis.
At-home care emerges as new approach to handle oxygen therapy for COVID-19 patients
By
Joe Jancsurak
Mar 15, 2021
More health systems are turning to oxygen in the home to help patients with COVID-19, according to a news report.
New national caregiver strategy calls for changes for senior living families, workers, financing
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 26, 2022
Relatives of senior living residents are among those who are a focus of what the federal government is calling its first national strategy to support family caregivers.
For 2021, home care looks for expanded Medicaid and Medicare coverage, solutions to staffing shortage
By
Liza Berger
Feb 03, 2021
As the pandemic has shined a light on the capabilities of home care and home health, associations are looking for the Biden administration to expand Medicaid and Medicare coverage in the space this year.