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CMS Ramps Up Efforts to Root Out ‘Door Knocker’ Hospice Schemes

Hospice News

The scams include bad actors reaching out to beneficiaries with offers of free goods and services, such as groceries, TVs, reclining chairs and furniture, Pryor explained. “We have hospice beneficiaries who are unfortunately fraudulently signed up for the benefit in these kind of, what we call, ‘door knocker scams.’”

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3 Major Tactics Used by Hospice Scammers

Hospice News

Scammers will lie or conceal information from patients about what they are signing, often targeting places where seniors congregate or even public places like grocery stores and physician offices. Many of these scammers will offer patients goods or compensation if they enroll in hospice. The big thing now is they give you shoes.

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Avanlee Care Joins Forces with Walmart on Caregiver Support

Hospice News

Avanlee Care has teamed up with Walmart (NYSE:WMT) to allow families in certain markets to order groceries, health or pharmacy products from the retail giant’s stores through its caregiver support mobile app.

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ShiftMed Partners with Uber to Transport Clinical Staff to Client Locations

Hospice News

High-performing clinicians will also receive vouchers for meals and grocery delivery from Uber Eats through this program. Beyond its own employees, the company plans to make these services available to their health care partners to help improve their own shift coverage and boost retention.

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Winter Safety Tips for Seniors

Traditions Health

Use delivery services for groceries and prescriptions. A licensed mental health professional can help you pinpoint the root causes of your stress, teach you relaxation techniques to calm your mind and body, help you improve your relationships, and give you a new outlook on life.

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The Sandwich Generation of Caregivers

Traditions Health

If your friend says she’s going to the grocery store and can pick up a few items for your dad while she’s there, tell her you’d appreciate it. Caregiving Tasks According to the BLS, close to half of caregivers for older adult family members provide care several times a week, and almost a quarter provide care every day.

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Self-Care Tips for Caregivers

Traditions Health

Ask for help getting groceries, picking up prescriptions, making a meal, mowing the lawn, or helping clean the house. Get support Theres only so much one person can do. The National Institute on Aging recommends enlisting resources when you need help, such as: Friends and neighbors. Local organizations.