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Early Telepalliative Care Can Reduce Caregiver Burden, Improve Quality

Hospice News

Wider utilization of telepalliative services could help ease family caregiver burdens and improve quality among seriously ill patient populations, research has found. Researchers have increasingly dug into the quality impacts of virtual palliative care delivery and how telehealth outcomes compare to in-person care.

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Addus Closes $350M Gentiva Personal Care Deal

Hospice News

Addus HomeCare Corporation (Nasdaq: ADUS) has closed its $350 million acquisition of Gentiva’s personal care business. Gentiva’s personal care segment brings in annual revenues of close to $280.0 Notably, we will now be the largest provider of personal care services in the state of Texas,” Allison said. “We

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Our Hospice of South Central Indiana Unveils New Personal Care Program

Hospice News

Our Hospice of South Central Indiana has added a personal care program to its service offerings. The nonprofit hospice providers new personal care business will complement its hospice and palliative care services across its 22 county service area in its home state.

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Elara Caring Acquires Caregivers Home Health

Hospice News

Dallas-based senior care provider Elara Caring has acquired Caregivers Home Health, expanding its footprint in Kansas and Iowa. We are excited to welcome our new caregivers and patients in Kansas and Iowa,” said Scott Powers, CEO and chairman of Elara Caring, in a statement. “Our

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National Alliance: Medicaid Cuts Would Adversely Impact Home-, Community-Based Services

Hospice News

Attempts to limit reductions to the childless adult group would negatively impact many paid and unpaid caregivers who provide HCBS. This includes personal care, home health/home health aide, supported employment, group homes, adult foster care, home-delivered meals and a wide range of other supports.

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Hospices to ‘Optimize’ Telehealth Amid Regulatory Uncertainties

Hospice News

The ability to develop and provide a sustainable model of virtual care for patients and caregivers will require a more permanent regulatory framework around telehealth utilization, Dr. Julia Frydman, senior medical director at Thyme Care, said at the Hospice News ELEVATE conference in Florida.

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Dementia Communication: Tips for Caregivers

Community Home Health Care

How We Can Help With Dementia Communication At Community Home Health Care , we understand how overwhelming dementia caregiving can be. Our compassionate caregivers are trained to provide supportive companionship and personalized care that promotes comfort , communication, and dignity.