Today, most older people with disabilities receive help at home, and there are limited places in nursing homes. At the same time, politicians claim that living at home provides independence and control over everyday life.
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New research led by the Registry of Senior Australians (ROSA) Research Center at SAHMRI and Flinders University has revealed older Australians receiving home care services are significantly less likely to be hospitalized ...
May 6, 2026
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When it comes to opinions about paying for, and getting access to, care for older adults, direct experience appears to matter a lot, a new University of Michigan study finds. People aged 50 and over who serve as unpaid family ...
Apr 7, 2026
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Researchers at University of Tsukuba report that collaboration between home health care institutions and private after-hours house-call (AHHC) services—which provide emergency responses during nighttime and holidays—can facilitate ...
Mar 13, 2026
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A combination of outreach methods—including texts, automated messages, and live phone calls—can significantly improve follow-up care for hard-to-reach patients after they have been discharged, according to a new nursing study ...
Nov 20, 2025
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As the U.S. confronts a historic health care workforce crisis, a new white paper released today calls on federal and state policymakers to modernize outdated laws, regulations, and payment systems in order to harness the ...
Oct 20, 2025
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Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in older adults are associated with new cases of dementia, use of home care services, and admission to long-term care, according to new research published in the Canadian Medical Association ...
Oct 6, 2025
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Home care for older adults has received considerable attention in the Finnish media in recent years. A recent study conducted at the University of Eastern Finland found that newspaper images of home care tend to paint a picture ...
Sep 10, 2025
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America is aging, and it's not ready, according to new research.
Jul 30, 2025
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New research on home care cooperatives—agencies co-owned and managed by home care workers—has identified key factors that appear to significantly improve the quality of care for patients.
Jun 26, 2025
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