Posts Tagged ‘home care’
Expanding Medicare on political agendas: In-home Health Care critically important – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues This week Vice President Kamala Harris unveiled a “Medicare at Home” proposal on ABC’s The View that would expands Medicare to assist older Americans to age in place at home by covering some of the cost of in-home care. The proposal targets adults who are part of…
Read MoreShortage of direct care professionals a local and national concern – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Last week, at the Senate Dirksen Building, Room SD-562, Chairman Bob Casey, of the U.S. Special Committee on Aging, (D-PA), showcased S. 4120, legislation that he introduced with U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI). The Long-Term Care Workforce Support Act, introduced during the 118thCongress, would…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? (Home-based care, events, resources… ) 27-10-22 – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer VA Home Based Primary Care keeps Veterans living at home Did you know the VA has a program that provides services at the Veteran’s home, or all veterans registered and using the VA Health Care system? Home Based Primary Care is for veterans with chronic illnesses such as Parkinson’s, Dementia,…
Read MoreHopeHealth Visiting Nurse accredited for home care & palliative care
Photo: HopeHealth Visiting Nurse After completing a rigorous review this spring, HopeHealth Visiting Nurse has once again received accreditation for its home care and recertification of its community-based palliative care programs from The Joint Commission. The Joint Commission awarded HopeHealth its Gold Seal of Approval® for demonstrating continuous compliance with performance standards. The Joint Commission…
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