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Home Care Reducing Hospital Stays – Interesting Study
Home care has taken a bite out of the hospital market, based on a study by Frank Lichtenberg, a business school professor at Columbia University. He estimates the U.S. saved up to $25 billion in hospital payroll costs in 2008 … Continue reading →
Too Many “Oops!” for Older Hospitalized Patients
“Could it have been prevented?”, the concerned family member asks , and, in way too many instances, the answer is “yes!” A report from the Department of Health and Human Services reports that 14% of hospitalized Medicare patients suffered harms … Continue reading →
Social media networks — Are you in or are you…out?
Social media networks have definitely come into their own in the past year and their impact on businesses is only going to continue to strengthen in 2011. For most, it’s no longer a question of IF they implement a social … Continue reading →
Social Butterfly? Larger Brain!
She’s no ditz! In fact, that social butterfly we love to rib, may indeed have a brain… and larger than others! It’s the amygdala, no less. Brain scans of 58 volunteers in a preliminary study conducted at Northeastern University in … Continue reading →
want-to-live-longer-get-walking from time.com - StumbleUpon
Fascinating article about what your walking pace says about your overall health!
Happy New Year!! All the best in 2011!
New Feature: "Caller ID" Telephony
The year may be winding down, but HHA eXchange is still moving full-steam ahead. We're thrilled to announce our newest enterprise feature: Caller-ID Telephony. With real-time verification, you can be sure that the number dialed by your caregiver, is in fact that of your patient. This is a new addition to our flexible and easy to use Time & Attendance module. Read more here...
Merry Christmas from all of us at HHA eXchange!
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HHA Exchange Webinar, Dec. 21 - Exclusion Lists
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News from HHA eXchange
Last month, we had a fantastic networking-education event at the Galapagos Art Space in Brooklyn. The venue was amazing, the speakers were insightful and entertaining...all-in-all a great event. Read more about it in our newsletter.
campaign.r20.constantcontact.com As we roll into Autumn, it's hard not to notice all of the change occurring in our industry - from the lifting of New York's moratorium on new licenses and a new wave of industry consolidation, to the looming Obama-care health insurance mandates and ever-evolving Medicaid reductions. There's a lot
News from HHA eXchange
If you missed our most recent newsletter, check it out here. There's a lot happening, including the roll-out of our new Smart Maps module. It displays the location of an agency's caregivers (red dots) and patients (blue dots) on a local map. Feedback from customers has been great!
campaign.r20.constantcontact.com As we roll into Autumn, it's hard not to notice all of the change occurring in our industry - from the lifting of New York's moratorium on new licenses and a new wave of industry consolidation, to the looming Obama-care health insurance mandates and ever-evolving Medicaid reductions. There's a lot
Technology For Seniors To Live Safely At Home | Elder Care Home Health Blog
"Big Brother" solutions to watch over elderly patients at home. Thumbs up or thumbs down? What do you think?
bocahomecareservices.com The sensors know when Charlton Hall Jr. wakes up to go to the bathroom. They know how much time he spends in bed. They watch him do jigsaw puzzles in the den. They tattle when he opens the refrigerator.
NYSDOH Lifts Moratorium on new Home Care Agencies – Now What?
In January of 2008 the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) issued a moratorium on the formation of new Home Care Agencies on the basis that growth in the industry was outpacing the NYSDOH’s ability to monitor the quality … Continue reading →
Hope On The Horizon For Alzheimer's Patients And Caregivers
As we finalize plans to spend Thanksgiving with our loved ones, young and old, this is welcome news.
medicalnewstoday.com Today, America's biopharmaceutical research companies highlighted the 98 new medicines in the pipeline for Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, either in clinical trials or awaiting FDA review
Last week was National Medical Staff Services Awareness Week. We want to take a moment to say thank you, because we are all patients at one time or another.
Use of IT helps VA outperform private sector | Healthcare IT News
A great example of how IT helped to improve overall healthcare management in the Department of Veterans Affairs.
healthcareitnews.com WASHINGTON – When it comes to following recommended processes for patient care the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health system outperforms the private sector, according to a recent report. Report authors cite the use of information technology as a possible reason.
Top 25 Fastest Growing Industries for 2010 to 2011 | Kelly Services - Top 25 Fastest Growing Industr
Home health care and elderly services both made Kelly's list of the top 25 Fastest Growing Industries for this coming year!
kellyservices.us Top 25 Fastest Growing Industries for 2010 to 2011
Seven Ways to Talk to Your Parents About Getting Help at Home — Inside Elder Care
Home care can be a great alternative, but only if you can get the senior to accept help.
insideeldercare.com There are certain considerations to keep in mind that can help you approach this conversation with your parent with greater success.
6 New Radio Interviews to Help You and Your Aging Parent - Senior Living Information Blog
This seems like it could be a great, informative series.
seniorlivinginfo.com Dale Carter, from Transition Aging Parents has announced her fall line up of interviews wiht authors and experts in senior living and caregiving. She will be covering an array of topics that many of our readers will find helpful including...
Caring for the Oldest Old: Who Will Be There? | Seniors For Living
The resources necessary to care for the elderly are only going to increase over time - and we will help!
seniorsforliving.com A new report from the PRB indicates that many countries will face a shortage of caregivers for the 85+ population in the coming years.
Hey, Get Back and Take Your Meds!
Add “predictive initiatives” to the newest lingo in the crosshairs of medicine and long term care. Pharmacy-benefit manager Express Scripts Inc. is launching an innovative program that reaches out to patients they anticipate will fail to take their medications. That’s … Continue
An App a Day Keeps the Doctor Away?
It is a statement that has quickly made its way into the collective consciousness of Americans – “There’s an App for that.” Kind of like the “Where’s the beef?” of the new millennium. Even within the practices of medicine and … Continue reading →
Ecumen - Changing Aging Blog - Don't Be Mean to Old People (Or Any People) - Check out the Video
Respect your elders (or else) :)
Three R’s for Extreme Longevity
Quality of life is so important when that life is going to be a LONG one!
nytimes.com Approaching her 100th birthday, Esther Tuttle speaks of three critical attributes that might be dubbed longevity’s three R’s: resolution, resourcefulness and resilience.
HHA eXchange Clients: Don't forget our FREE Webinar Wednesday from 12-1 on HR Compliance. Part of our ongoing series offered to Enterprise clients.
Why Don't More Seniors Share Housing? - NYTimes.com
Could senior co-housing combined with home health assistance be the answer for many seniors? Maybe.
newoldage.blogs.nytimes.com Many of the elderly could benefit from shared housing, but so far it has failed to catch on. Why?
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Elderly Assistance — 10 Tips to Find the Best | Elder Care ABC
Tips for finding the right kind of elder care assistance.
eldercareabcblog.com by Bob Kohut If you are already looking for elderly assistance for a loved one or soon will be there are many options from which to choose. Here are 10
If you are going to be at the HCP 2010 Annual Management Conference & Exhibition in NY next week (Oct 26-29) please stop by and visit! We'll be there!
Fix Your Feet, Prevent Falls | Seniors For Living
Taking care of your feet can help keep the rest of you safe :)
seniorsforliving.com For older adults, maintaining the health of their feet is a crucial part of fall prevention.
Scientists find sign cave dwellers took care of elderly
Evidence that cave dwellers took care of their elderly - the first form of home care :)
news.yahoo.com Scientists said Monday they had uncovered evidence suggesting cave dwellers who lived in northern Spain some 500,000 years ago took care of their elderly and infirm.