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AGG, New Day’s Bill Dombi: Hospices’ ‘Vibrant Evolutionary Path’ Spurs Legal Growing Pains 

Hospice News

He previously served as president of the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) for 38 years prior to its affiliation with the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) in 2023 and was heavily involved in the establishment of the Medicare Hospice Benefit. This was not thrust upon the community.

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The Uncertain Future of Hospice Certificates of Need

Hospice News

Certificate of need (CON) laws have a huge influence on hospices’ ability to expand, patients’ access to care, as well as the competitive landscape and quality of care in a given market. . Montana removed CONs for all settings except nursing homes as of last October. CONs and the quality question.

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How to Support a Senior During a Short-Term Stay at an Assisted Living Facility

Home Sweet Home In-Home Care

After a hospitalization or surgical procedure, the physician may recommend rehab in an assisted living facility before the person returns home. However, the idea of moving into an assisted living facility or nursing home even for a matter of weeks or months can be extremely difficult to accept. Play games and cards together.

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Fun Winter Activities For Seniors

Comfort Home Care

Thankfully, the elder care professionals at Comfort Home Care in Rockville, MD, share a few ideas to help make the most out of winter with your senior. Organize volunteer events at local shelters or nursing homes. Join a book club (or start one). Invite friends over for dinner parties and game nights.

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Ep.4: The Top 5 Challenges the Care Industry is Facing—And How Agencies Can Respond

Home Care Pulse

And today we’re gonna discuss this, a big topic, the top five challenges the care industry is facing, and how agencies can respond. Now to tackle this big subject, we are so lucky to be joined by Kristen Wheeler, and many of you probably know her in the healthcare industry since 1990 and in home care since 2006.

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Ep.4: The Top 5 Challenges the Care Industry is Facing—And How Agencies Can Respond

Home Care Pulse

And today we’re gonna discuss this, a big topic, the top five challenges the care industry is facing, and how agencies can respond. Now to tackle this big subject, we are so lucky to be joined by Kristen Wheeler, and many of you probably know her in the healthcare industry since 1990 and in home care since 2006.

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The Rise of Hospice Nurses as Authors, Social Media Influencers

Hospice News

Individually and collectively, these nurses have amassed millions of social media followers on platforms such as TikTok, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. A number have also written books about their experiences as hospice nurses and the lessons theyve learned about the end-of-life experience for many families. Its a human one.