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Hospice M&A Going Strong, But Non-Medical Home Care a Rising Star

Hospice News

While hospice and home health M&A continue to burgeon, non-medical home care is starting to slip out from under their shadows. Deal volume for non-medical home care companies outstripped that for hospice or home health during the first half of the year. The case for non-medical home care investment.

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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

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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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Film ‘Caregiving’ Aims to Amplify Awareness, Ignite Systemic Change

Hospice News

Like most people, I didnt even think about caregiving until my father was diagnosed with cancer, Cooper said in a Well Beings Caregiving film trailer shared with Palliative Care News. To go from that to giving him a bath is quite a traumatic thing. My dad was somebody who I idolized, I used to dress up like him when I was a kid.

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Signs It Might Be Time for 24/7 In-Home Care

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Many families consider 24/7 in-home care as a way to provide support while allowing their loved ones to remain in the comfort of home. But how do you know when it’s time to consider round-the-clock care? This guide will explore the signs, benefits, and reasons why 24/7 care might be the best solution for aging loved ones.

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Senior Hygiene: Rethinking Daily Bathing Habits for Older Adults

Home Sweet Home In-Home Care

Sinking into a soothing, warm, bubble bath at the end of a stressful day, and stepping into a hot, invigorating shower first thing in the morning are daily pleasures for a great many of us. Because routine is extremely important when cognitive issues are a factor, a regular shower or bath may be a source of comfort. Focus on comfort.

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Strategies To Overcome Resistance to Bathing for a Loved One With Dementia

American In-Home Care

A resistance to bathing is one such behavior. Once a welcomed way to start the day or a relaxing way to end the day, bathing may become an activity that is met with discomfort, embarrassment, and fear. An unwillingness to bathe is stressful for both the family caregiver and the individual with dementia.

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