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Dana-Farber’s New Push to Integrate Palliative, Behavioral Services in Cancer Care

Hospice News

Almost 40% of people 65 and older had at least one disability from 2008 to 2012, according to a 2014 U.S. That includes advanced communication skills, addressing nonphysical symptoms, care partners and caregiver burden.” Census Bureau report.

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Meet Our Director of Business Development: Laura Bogira

Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

It was also through soccer that she met her husband in Chicago in 2008. We are thrilled to have Laura join our community of caregivers and medical staff, and we are confident that her contributions will enhance the wonderful care we provide to our clients. Our Medical Staffing Continues to Grow!

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Choice Health Acquires Private Duty Company Instant Care, Enters Arizona Market

Hospice News

Established in 2003, Instant Care of Arizona provides in-home senior care and caregiving support to patients and their families in Phoenix, Mesa, Tempe, Scottsdale, among 15 other cities throughout the Maricopa County area. The transaction also gives Choice its first foothold in the Grand Canyon State.

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Choice Health CEO Jackson: Instant Care Deal an Extraordinary Opportunity in Non-Medical Home Care

Hospice News

Established in 2003, Instant Care of Arizona provides in-home senior care and caregiving support to patients and their families in Phoenix, Mesa, Tempe, Scottsdale, among 15 other cities throughout the Maricopa County area. The company initially launched as a rehabilitation service provider in 2008.

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Super Aging

Chicago Caregiving

Researchers at the Northwestern SuperAging Research Program have been working since 2008 on identifying factors that may help older adults maximize their cognitive health longer and fend off memory loss and full-blown Alzheimer’s disease. “We The post Super Aging appeared first on Chicago Caregiving.

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Reaching for a Helping Hand

Elaine Mansfield

David and Anthony in 2008 when their dad died “I want to meet your doctors and hear the details. Young masculine energy—persistence, will, discipline, calm, and a creative search for new solutions. It’s the heroic stance I need. You don’t have to go with me to all these appointments,” I say when we leave the clinic.

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10 Hospice News ‘Hidden Gem’ Stories from 2022

Hospice News

How the United States Will Revamp Family Caregiver Support. HHS this year released a National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers to assist those who care for seriously ill loved ones, spearheaded by its sub-agency the Administration for Community Living (ACL). What’s Fueling the Hospice JV Furnace.

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