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Data Engineer @ A Place For Mom

Company DescriptionA Place for Mom is the leading online resource connecting families searching for senior care with a team of expert advisors providing insight-driven, personalized solutions. As t...

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Tips and Resources for Preparing To Move an Elderly Relative Into Your Home

Moving an elderly relative into your home is a significant decision that requires thoughtful preparation and an understanding of their unique needs. It’s a transition that can be both emotionally r...

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Two Alzheimer’s drugs help patients live independently at home for longer periods

Two widely touted Alzheimer’s drugs have been shown to enable patients to remain in their homes, living independently, for longer periods of time.Those medications, while effective, are not without...

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New Partnerships Between Medicare and Private Insurers: What Beneficiaries Should Know

Connecticut, USA (February 18th, 2025)— In recent years, the collaboration between Medicare and private insurers has intensified, leading to significant changes in how beneficiaries receive their h...

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US nursing home patients: have you or your loved one experienced coverage denials from UnitedHealthcare?

We would like to hear from people who have been denied access to care as a patient with the UnitedHealthcare Medicare advantage planAn October 2024 investigation by the US Senate permanent subcommi...

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‘It’s a money game to them’: a son takes on UnitedHealth over his elderly father’s care

Robby Martin has joined a lawsuit against UnitedHealth after the insurance giant cut off his father’s nursing home coverage – five days later his father died at homeHave you or a loved one experien...

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Universal Music Group & Music Health Alliance Launch Mental Health Fund for Music Workers

Universal Music Group (UMG) and Nashville-based non-profit Music Health Alliance (MHA) are expanding their relationship to launch the Music Industry Mental Health...

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Mindfulness for Caregivers: Cultivating Presence and Resilience in Daily Life

Caring for a loved one is a meaningful journey and rewarding experience, but it can also bring moments of stress, exhaustion, and emotional overwhelm. Whether you’re supporting a family member or p...

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‘It Remains A Puzzle’: CJR Helps Slightly But Home Health Uptake Rates Still Low

The Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement (CJR) model has had a modestly positive effect on how often joint replacement patients receive home health care, but “sizeable portions” of these patien...

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BrightStar, Compassus, Empath Harness Clinical, Data and Product Power

Clinical power, data power and product power offer three ways of examining some of the top priorities for home-based care companies in 2025. Compassus, BrightStar Care and Empath Health ...

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Deep Learning-Based Facial Expression Recognition for the Elderly: A Systematic Review

arXiv:2502.02618v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: The rapid aging of the global population has highlighted the need for technologies to support elderly, particularly in healthcare and emotional wel...

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Family caregivers who support older relatives are on the rise due to aging-in-place preferences

The number of family caregivers who support older relatives in either home-based or residential care settings increased by 32?tween 2011 and 2022 — a sharp rise that can be attributed to an increas...

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Heartfelt Connections: Finding Friendship Beyond Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is often associated with romance, but at its core, it’s a celebration of love in all forms – including friendship. In adulthood, friendships look different. They’re no longer built ...

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Home Care Providers Turn to Tech for More Flexible, Cost-Effective Models

Alarming statistics reveal a critical gap: Nearly 80% of urgent calls for help go unanswered when older adults are alone, underscoring the urgent need for effective solutions that ensure safety and...

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Arkansas nurse charged with using dead patient's name in attempt to purchase hundreds of oxycodone pills

A nurse in Arkansas is facing felony charges after allegedly using a dead man's name when attempting to purchase oxycodone pills at pharmacies.Caitlin Carol Adams was charged with three counts of f...

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Medicare Advantage Enrollees Use Less Home Health Care In Their Final Days Than Traditional Medicare Patients

End-of-life home health care use and duration are lower among Medicare Advantage (MA) enrollees compared to traditional Medicare enrollees across nearly all populations. This is especia...

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Famed encyclopedia highlights ‘sandwich generation,’ recognizing importance of senior caregiving

Britannica, the English-language encyclopedia that has roots as far back as the 1760s, recently highlighted a phrase familiar to the reverse mortgage industry — the “sandwich generation” — in recog...

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Preventing Falls Through Augmented Intelligence

Discover the Power of Inspiren at The Sheridan at Green Oaks At The Sheridan at Green Oaks, we believe in the importance of maintaining resident privacy, dignity and independence. We also know tha...

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2025 Could Be The Year In-Home Cancer Care Finally Takes Off

This article is a part of your HHCN+ Membership With the breakthrough of hospital-at-home came greater acceptance of higher acuity care in the community setting. With this in mind,...

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Best Small Footprint Design of 2024: PACE Center With Homelike Charm

Healthcare and social connections blend seamlessly in a new Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) location in Winchester, Virginia. The organization behind the project, B...

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First Choice’s Switch To Olli Showcases Potential For AI-Driven Cost Savings In Home Health

When a home health provider is not happy with a business partner or system, making a switch is common sense. But First Choice Home Health & Hospice provides a case study in the benefits that ca...

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