Minnesota adult day program provides elderly a safe space
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Foster Stubbs
May 22, 2023
LaVonne Sicard is busy. A maintenance manager for a trucking company in Minnesota, she also serves as a caregiver for her mother, Elaine, who has Alzheimer’s as well as a recovering broken hip. This…
New software identifies, fills social determinants of health gaps
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Foster Stubbs
May 15, 2023
It’s become increasingly understood that social determinants of health, or SDOHs, play a big role in our well-being. Medecision, an integrated health management company supporting virtual care and digital…
NYC home care CEO moonlights as paramedic
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Foster Stubbs
May 08, 2023
There are many ways — fantastic and real — to call for a hero. You might flash a bat-shaped light in the sky. You might blow on a magic conch shell. If you want to summon Emerest Connect CEO and Chevra…
NCOA to distribute $50M to improve COVID-19 vaccine uptake
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Foster Stubbs
May 01, 2023
Despite the end of the public health emergency in May, COVID-19 is still a significant issue. To combat the virus’ spread, the National Council on Aging (NCOA) is distributing Department of Health and…
Enhabit, Compassus receive respected CHAP certification
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Foster Stubbs
Apr 24, 2023
Receiving certification from Community Health Accreditation Partners (CHAP) is no small task, given the accrediting organization’s rigorous standards. Until now, no home health or hospice provider…
LeadingAge, HHS spread vaccine awareness through new grant program
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Foster Stubbs
Apr 17, 2023
Through a partnership with the Department of Health and Human Service, LeadingAge is distributing $270,000 in grants among 20 member organizations in an effort to boost vaccinations.
NHPCO looks to better educate, unify members with new program
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Foster Stubbs
Apr 10, 2023
The phrase “It’s a small world after all” can be attributed to Disney, but it also sums up the implications of telehealth for healthcare professionals. No longer limited by brick-and-mortar locations,…
Burn bright, not out: Tips for lowering caregivers’ stress
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Foster Stubbs
Apr 03, 2023
Given all the talk about the home care workforce shortage, we know that caregiver burnout is real.
Video call technology simplifies calls for seniors
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Foster Stubbs
Mar 27, 2023
Staying connected to loved ones via video chat can be burdened with complications for many older adults. Sometimes there are simply too many buttons, inputs and apps to track. Onscreen Inc. hopes to simplify…
Jean Griswold Foundation scholarship fund raises $100K for future caregivers
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Foster Stubbs
Mar 20, 2023
It’s no secret that staffing shortages have plagued the home care industry.
