Most older Americans want to live at home as long as they can, but finding and affording the help they need often isn't easy. There are severe shortages of home health aides in many parts of the country. Hiring them is costly. ...
Dec 11, 2023
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At discharge from the hospital, Black Medicare beneficiaries are less likely to be referred for home health care (HHC), compared to white patients, reports a survey study in Medical Care.
Dec 7, 2023
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Patients given transitional care before and during discharge from hospital—such as joint discharge planning follow up visits or phone calls—are less likely to be readmitted according to University of Manchester researchers.
Dec 1, 2023
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Many of us associate 'home' with feelings of stability, familiarity and comfort.
Nov 27, 2023
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A recent Mayo Clinic retrospective study published in JCO Oncology Practice shows that cancer practices can integrate telehealth without duplicative care, allowing for a more streamlined health care experience for patients ...
Nov 22, 2023
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COVID-19 raced through nursing homes many times over the past few years, as the virus spread rapidly among vulnerable older adults living close together.
Nov 21, 2023
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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common virus that seriously affects vulnerable populations such as infants, young children and older adults. Dr. Wasem Alsabbagh, associate professor at the University of Waterloo School ...
Nov 20, 2023
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How much power do home care workers have to resist being exploited by their employers? For Asian women working in this occupation in California, the answer is shaped by several factors, including filial obligations, cultural ...
Nov 20, 2023
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Americans can order more free COVID-19 tests online for home delivery.
Nov 20, 2023
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People who temporarily stay at a nursing home for short-term, post-acute care—rehabilitation and recovery after a hospitalization—may be better off at facilities that specialize in this service. They have lower rates ...
Nov 17, 2023
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