Hospice News

JULY 17, 2024

Palliative care provider Tuesday Health has penned an agreement with the Medicare Advantage organization CareSource to offer services to its beneficiaries. Tuesday Health’s supportive care services operate on hybrid in-person and virtual models, according to Dr. Mihir Kamdar, head of care delivery of Tuesday Health. Nurses and advanced practice practitioners (APPs) provide clinical care to patients in their homes.

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HopeHealth

JULY 17, 2024

If your loved one has dementia, here’s what to keep in mind at each stage — and how to create moments of connection along the way. The post 5 stages of dementia: What to expect & how to connect appeared first on HopeHealth.

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Hospice News

JULY 17, 2024

UnitedHealth Group’s (NYSE: UNH) subsidiary Optum, which holds a substantial home health and hospice business, continuesto be a major driver of the company’s growth. Optum is in the process of acquiring the home health and hospice provider Amedisys (NASDAQ: AMED), with closing expected before the end of the year, pending some regulatory hurdles. Optum last June penned its agreement to acquire Amedisys in an all-cash transaction of $101 per share, or about $3.3 billion.

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Daily Nurse

JULY 17, 2024

Shaunna Parker, MSN’11, WHNP-BC, has been appointed director of the Women’s Health/Gender-Related Nurse Practitioner Specialty program at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Parker, a certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner, focuses on delivering healthcare services and education to adolescent and young adult populations, particularly in underserved communities.

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Hospice News

JULY 17, 2024

Florida-based Alivia Care Inc. has launched a new suite of home-based services that includes a three-pronged approach to helping seniors age in place. Dubbed Alivia Care @ Home, its services include home health, private duty and supportive care (community-based palliative care). Featuring these three service areas was key in designing a care model aimed at meeting patients’ individualized needs, according to Susan Ponder-Stansel, Alivia Care’s president and CEO.

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AT Home Care & Hospice

JULY 17, 2024

Understanding In-Home Hospice Care What is Hospice Care? Imagine comfort, peace, and dignity during a difficult time. That’s what hospice care is all about. It’s a special type of care focused on making the most of the final months for people with a serious illness. Hospice doesn’t try to cure the illness, but rather to The post When Will Hospice Be There?

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Traditions Health

JULY 17, 2024

Franklin, TN – Traditions Health of McAlester, OK has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Home Health Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. The McAlester home health branch on Washington Avenue underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review.

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Living Assistance Services

JULY 17, 2024

If you help care for an aging parent or other loved one, you already know that eating well is a struggle for many seniors. In addition to.

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Adobe Hospice & Home Health

JULY 17, 2024

Understanding In-Home Hospice Care What is Hospice Care? Imagine comfort, peace, and dignity during a difficult time. That’s what hospice care is all about. It’s a special type of care focused on making the most of the final months for people with a serious illness. Hospice doesn’t try to cure the illness, but rather to The post When Will Hospice Be There?

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Accessible Home Health Care

JULY 17, 2024

Ice cream holds a special place in the hearts of many Americans, symbolizing joy, comfort, and nostalgia. Its journey to becoming an iconic treat in the United States dates back to World War II, when it served as a morale booster for troops. During this time, ice cream was more than just a dessert; it became a symbol of home and comfort , a sweet reminder of the good times amidst the harsh realities of war.

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Nurse Nacole

JULY 17, 2024

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