The landscape of post-acute care is constantly changing and becoming more value-oriented. With the development of home health star ratings, home health care agencies have a tool that can help them stand out to potential clients. With the national average rating hovering around 3.5 stars as of July, 2018, it’s clear that achieving higher scores […]
Following a hospital discharge, a staggering 1 in 5 elderly patients will be readmitted within one month. Medicare seeks to lower these high 30 day readmission rates by encouraging home based care from qualified home care agencies in an effort to reduce avoidable readmissions and improve overall care outcomes. There are many serious known risks […]
A healthy home and kitchen are vital for the safety and wellbeing of everyone in your home whether you’re a young couple just getting started or an elderly person living on your own. A clean home is a simple step in living and maintaining a healthy home. Medical studies show that you benefit both physically […]
Learn more about how you can help your loved ones with in home care. Many seniors across the country desire to age in place in their own homes. Some seniors develop certain health conditions that make it difficult to live at home alone. Sometimes the senior’s adult children or another family member become responsible for their […]
Business continuity is as important today as it has ever been before. When a company is offering vital services such as the ones offered in the world of healthcare providers and home care agencies. Interim leadership is the missing link that these types of companies need to ensure continued operations. This term refers to when […]
A growing number of hospice, home care and home health companies are involved in mergers and acquisitions as they position themselves to better take advantage of growing, lucrative healthcare market. As millions of Baby Boomers and their parents age, there’s a rising demand for comprehensive long-term health care for them. It’s an excellent opportunity for […]
Home care agencies rely on the hard working caregivers that perform the brunt of the company’s care services. The senior population now at or above retirement age is at the highest it’s been since accurate statistics have been taken. This rising number of elders continuing to need daily or intermittent care puts an even greater […]
Many seniors are opting to stay in their own homes or are living with family members instead of moving to nursing home settings. Those working in home care can help their clients stay physically, mentally and emotionally fit by incorporating some fun activities for adults into their daily routines. Caregivers can find terrific activities for […]
When is a Caregiver Needed? You’ve heard it said, “Old age isn’t for sissies.” It’s true, but appropriate assistance can go a long way toward making it a more comfortable and pleasant journey. One of the biggest obstacles is recognizing when it is time to seek help and overcoming the very human impulse to deny […]
Wintertime can present more challenges for your elderly care recipients. Take steps early to ensure that they will be safe should a winter storm cause them to be stuck at home until the the storm passes. Power outages are common during a larger wintertime snow and/or ice-storm. High winds, heavy snowfall and dangerous ice build-up […]