We often hear from potential clients or their families that they are confused by terms they are introduced to during their elderly loved one’s home care journey. Industry insiders – physicians, geriatric care managers, home care agencies and nurse registries – are all guilty, to varying degrees, of using shorthand language that can make it […]
The journey of aging gracefully extends beyond the consultation rooms of primary physicians and specialists. Indeed, it often requires a harmonious orchestra of professionals to ensure older adults maintain their safety and independence at home. With foresight, this transition can also prepare for the possibility that they may need additional support in the future. In […]
Hospital readmissions are not only a significant burden on the healthcare system, but are a physical and emotional drain on the patient, often resulting in worse outcomes than had the need for the second visit been avoided altogether. Home health care services, including those provided by both Medicare agencies and private duty companies, can help […]
