Caregiving
Smartphones and computers offer many tools that make caregiving more manageable. Here are some simple solutions you can implement with your caregiving team...
“Since my mom was recently diagnosed with dementia, I’ve been confused about what to do,” said the 50-year-old woman at a neighborhood barbecue, balancing a...
Caring for a family member or close friend who is aging or ill is one of the most important roles you can play in that relationship — and one of the most c...
Family caregivers cannot do all things all the time. Recognizing when you need outside help is good for you, and for your loved one, too. More than 2.9 mill...
Hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis began as a form of treatment for kidney disease in the 1940s. “At first, treatment in the home [by doctors] was the onl...
Medicaid, the joint federal and state health insurance program for people with low incomes, pays for long term care, in nursing homes and, often, at home. A...
Ask for their input. It’s not a one-way conversation, so ask how they think they are doing and what adjustments they’ve thought about. Specific questions ca...
Be sure your loved ones have some form of identification on them. Multiple forms of identification with emergency contact numbers and disclosure of their...
Caregiving can become all-consuming, especially if you are sharing a home with the person you're caring for. You may find yourself playing nurse, life coach...
A medical alert system, often referred to as a personal emergency response system, medical emergency response system, health monitor or fall monitor, can pr...
Secure rugs and cords. Throw rugs are a hazard, especially for people on walkers, as the front legs may clear the rug but the back legs get caught up. Elect...
Medical alert systems (or personal emergency response systems). A wide variety of options are available, including GPS tracking and automatic fall detectio...
In 2019, Jahn approached architect Rafi Segal, an MIT associate professor and colleague. Together they worked on the concept, bringing in Baltimore develope...
Immediate jeopardy (IJ) is the most serious regulatory citation a home-based care provider can receive. It’s not reserved for problematic providers — even th...
The Accountable Care Organization (ACO) Realizing Equity, Access, and Community Health (REACH) program is designed to provide value-based care access, includ...
New York’s transition to a single fiscal intermediary for its Consumer-Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) has hit another legal hurdle. Two caregiv...
Investors continued to show confidence in the home-based care industry during the first quarter of 2025, with the sector securing more deals than any other h...
Providers are in the middle of a Home Health Value-Based Purchasing (HHVBP) Model payment year. This heightens the urgency for home health leaders to positio...
A group of accountable care organizations (ACOs) have joined forces to advocate for the expansion of high-needs care models that improve outcomes and reduce ...
The Florida House of Representatives unanimously passed legislation aimed at enhancing the quality and accessibility of care for Florida residents who rely o...
Elevance Health Inc. (NYSE: ELV) ended the first quarter of 2025 with better-than-expected financials. The company identified home health as one of its key r...
