Rising suicide risk among seniors due to loneliness, other issues, study finds
By
Adam Healy
Mar 06, 2024
Social isolation, impaired mobility and high costs for care are among the leading causes of depression and suicide among older adults.
MA’s cost-management tools may be hurting home healthcare quality, outcomes
By
Adam Healy
Mar 05, 2024
MA copays, prior authorizations and restricted provider networks may be preventing home healthcare providers from delivering care.
Older adults receiving home care are missing out on palliative care: study
By
Kristen Fischer
Feb 26, 2024
Older adults who receive care at home tend not to get palliative care before they die, according to a new report published today in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
End-of-life patterns emerge in one-year analysis
By
Kristen Fischer
Jan 26, 2024
Most people are able to live at home during the end of their lives, and not all need professional care, according to a new report published on Wednesday in BMC Geriatrics.
Pets can improve health outcomes for older adults living at home, overseas study finds
By
Adam Healy
Jan 03, 2024
Pet ownership may be linked to slower cognitive decline among adults aging in place, according to a recent study conducted in England.
Minority patients less likely to receive referrals for home health, study finds
By
Adam Healy
Dec 11, 2023
Nurses are less likely to refer minority patients to home health care after a hospital visit compared to white patients.
Also in the News for Monday, Dec. 11
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 11, 2023
Nursing home faces second civil lawsuit in case of Pennsylvania’s ‘killer’ nurse … 155-bed facility down to 11 residents, will be third CT nursing home to close in months … Study highlights importance...
Diabetes multiplies hospital admission risk for home health patients, study finds
By
Adam Healy
Oct 02, 2023
Home health patients with diabetes are three times more likely to be hospitalized than those without, according to a new study.
Home health agencies fail to report more than 50% of falls leading to major injuries, OIG finds
By
Adam Healy
Sep 08, 2023
Home health agencies neglected to report 55% of falls leading to major injuries and hospitalizations on their (OASIS) assessments, according to a new government report.
From 5 stars to no walls: A nonprofit nursing home recreates itself for new era
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jul 19, 2023
For many of its 157 years, Abramson Senior Care had been known for its massive, 5-star rated nursing home and mission of serving the poor and near-poor in the Philadelphia area.