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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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Why Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living Operators Invest in Home-Based Hospice Programs

Hospice News

Offering hospice can be a gamechanger for skilled nursing and assisted living operators looking to stand out from competitors and improve patient reach. Assisted living and skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) have been joining the mix, taking varied routes to growth into home-based hospice care. Among the 1.6

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Assisted Living and Addiction

Chicago Caregiving

Tips for navigating assisted living options when your loved one has addiction About 1 million adults aged 65 and older in the U.S. Addiction can be a big problem for older adults heading into assisted living facilities. It’s rare to find an assisted living facility that offers rehabilitation options.

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Ensuring Bath Safety in Nursing and Assisted Living Facilities

AT Home Care & Hospice

By: Matt Kovalchick, PT Introduction: Bath safety is a critical issue in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) and Assisted Living Facilities (ALF), where residents often face mobility or balance challenges. These limitations can unfortunately lead to falls and other incidents during what should be a private and dignified experience.

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Ensuring Bath Safety in Nursing and Assisted Living Facilities

Adobe Hospice & Home Health

By: Matt Kovalchick, PT Introduction: Bath safety is a critical issue in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) and Assisted Living Facilities (ALF), where residents often face mobility or balance challenges. These limitations can unfortunately lead to falls and other incidents during what should be a private and dignified experience.

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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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How to Support a Senior During a Short-Term Stay at an Assisted Living Facility

Home Sweet Home In-Home Care

Short-term stays at assisted living facilities can be challenging, but with the right support, seniors can thrive and recover. After a hospitalization or surgical procedure, the physician may recommend rehab in an assisted living facility before the person returns home.