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CDR Asks State to Approve Sale of Two Oregon Kindred at Home Locations

Hospice News

The insurance giant and health care provider will retain the remaining 40%. Some of these states, including Oregon, have laws on the books requiring certain administrative reviews of mergers and acquisitions. Last year Humana acquired total ownership of the hospice, home health and personal care provider for $5.7

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Make the Holiday Season Jollier for Family Caregivers With These Stress-Reducing Tips

American In-Home Care

Baking their favorite cookies together, making a scrapbook of cherished memories, or creating a personalized playlist of songs from their youth are all meaningful gifts that can create moments to treasure. Take time to do something for yourself—whether it's a quiet evening with a book, a lunch out with a friend, or simply an afternoon nap.

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Boost home care referrals by 2x by becoming an HCCSS provider

AlayaCare

Before gaining access to bid on personal care RFPs awarded by the HCCSS units, agencies must undergo an annual application process to become prequalified service providers. And prior to the current home care crisis, new agencies were rarely approved during the RFP process.

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Boost home care referrals by 2x by becoming an HCCSS provider

AlayaCare

Before gaining access to bid on personal care RFPs awarded by the HCCSS units, agencies must undergo an annual application process to become prequalified service providers. And prior to the current home care crisis, new agencies were rarely approved during the RFP process.

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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

Pack their favorite lotion, shampoo, as well as other personal care items, along with comfortable clothes. This applies to clothing as well, which might get lost or taken to the wrong person during the laundering process. Pack a sandwich and join the person for lunch. Play games and cards together. Be a motivator.

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Next Stop: Nurse Entrepreneurship

Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

In-Home Care. Nurses have started their own agencies that offer personalized care to vulnerable populations. Meeting patients in the comfort of their homes, in-home care nurses offer invaluable support and professional healthcare services when and where they are most needed. Freelance Communications.

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Caring for Patients With Alzheimer’s

Diversity Nursing

Reading books and magazines. People with AD may struggle to maintain their personal hygiene. Some might simply forget they need to care for themselves, or, in later stages, forget how to do so. Some considerations for assisting with personal care: Be flexible — adapt to the person’s preferences.