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Hospice Care Found Lacking in Assisted Living Setting

Hospice News

Hospices that see higher numbers of patients in assisted living facilities tend to have lower quality scores than other providers, research has found. The findings point to possibly growing gaps of unmet needs among hospice patients in assisted living (AL) settings, according to the researchers.

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In-Home Care vs. Assisted Living: Making the Right Choice for Your Loved One

Comfort Home Care

Two options are in-home care and an assisted living facility. Read on as the senior care specialists at Comfort Home Care in Rockville, MD, share the differences between in-home care and assisted living facilities to help you make the right choice. An assisted living facility would be the next logical plan.

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Brigham Young Geriatrician: Physician Residents Need to Learn Hospice Principles, Senior’s Specific Needs

Hospice News

Physicians in training need greater exposure to geriatric training in order to better grasp the needs of older patients, including during transitions to hospice, according to Dr. Julia Lowenthal, a geriatrician from Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

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Sanford Health, Good Samaritan Society’s Mobile Clinic Offers Support to Hospice Patients

Hospice News

Though they operate under distinct brands, the two organizations merged in 2019 to create one of the largest rural health systems in the nation, according to Rochelle Rindels, Good Samaritan’s vice president of nursing and clinical services. The clinic launched in 2020, initially serving 14 locations.

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Capital Caring Health to Expand Home-Based Primary Care Service

Hospice News

The move toward risk-based reimbursement systems is partly fueling a resurgence in home-based primary care, according to a 2018 study in the journal Geriatrics. Patients in assisted living facilities, group homes and other facilities received 3.2 Patients in the United States received more than 2.2

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Assisted Living Communities: Podcast with Sheryl Zimmerman, Kenny Lam, and Ken Covinsky

GeriPal

Assisted Living Communities (no longer preferable to call them Assisted Living Facilities, as we learned on the podcast) are…what, exactly? If you’ve seen one Assisted Living Community you’ve seen one Assisted Living Community. . Summary Transcript Summary. Transcript. This is Eric Widera.

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What To Know Before Hiring In-Home Nursing Services

Caregiver Support Services

Hiring an in-home nurse can be a game-changer for family caregivers. Here’s what to know before hiring in-home nursing services. Being honest about what you’re willing to do is crucial for maintaining your well-being and determining the type of in-home nursing services needed.