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The Senior Living Opportunity for Hospices

Hospice News

Many hospices in 2025 are driving to expand in the senior housing and assisted living space. More than 818,000 people in the United States dwell in more than 30,600 assisted living communities nationwide with an aggregate 1.2 My generation, baby boomers, were not going to a nursing home.

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St. Croix’s New Minnesota Location Supports Staff Amid Growth

Hospice News

Its launch was in part driven by rising demand for hospice in the area, including more referrals from hospitals, assisted living and skilled nursing facilities and community members. Demographic trends are pushing up hospice demand in Minnesota. Seniors 65 and older represent 17.8% The post St.

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Assisted Living Week

AT Home Care & Hospice

Assisted Living Week 2023 This year from September 10th through September 16th, join us in celebrating Assisted Living Week 2023. We celebrate this week to recognize all the amazing people involved in assisted living facilities (ALF), including staff, volunteers, and hospice and home healthcare professionals.

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In-Home Care vs. Assisted Living: Making the Right Choice for Your Loved One

Comfort Home Care

Two options are in-home care and an assisted living facility. Read on as the senior care specialists at Comfort Home Care in Rockville, MD, share the differences between in-home care and assisted living facilities to help you make the right choice.

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Ensuring Bath Safety in Nursing and Assisted Living Facilities

AT Home Care & Hospice

By: Matt Kovalchick, PT Introduction: Bath safety is a critical issue in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) and Assisted Living Facilities (ALF), where residents often face mobility or balance challenges. These limitations can unfortunately lead to falls and other incidents during what should be a private and dignified experience.

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The Role of In-Home Care in Supporting Alzheimer’s and Dementia Patients

Home With Help

This is where Alzheimers and Dementia in-home care plays a critical role, offering compassionate, specialized support that enhances quality of life for both patients and their families. Benefits of In-Home Care for Alzheimers and Dementia Patients 1.

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How the Hospice CARE Act Could Change Respite Services

Hospice News

Some stakeholders in the hospice space have spoken out against the potential new limitations on respite care, including the NAHC-NHPCO Alliance. This is the temporary name of the recently combined National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) and National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO).