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Holiday Help for Seniors: A Lifeline at Home

December 28, 2025

The holidays are a time for joy, but for seniors and their families, it can also be a period of stress and worry. As the population ages, the need for reliable home care grows. Home health and hospice services are stepping up to fill this gap, offering crucial support during the holiday season and b

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A New Approach to Helping Sepsis Survivors

December 17, 2025

Sepsis is a serious condition that affects many people every year. When someone survives sepsis, their journey to recovery is not straightforward. Moving from hospital care to home care can be tough. This is where the I-TRANSFER project comes in. It aims to make this transition smoother for sepsis s

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Home Health and Telehealth: A Pandemic Pivot

May 22, 2025

The pandemic changed how home health agencies (HHAs) operated. Before COVID-19, telehealth was not widely used. It was more of an option than a necessity. The pandemic forced a shift. HHAs had to adapt quickly. They had to find ways to keep patients safe and cared for without putting them at risk.

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Home Healthcare Gets a Boost with $55M Investment

May 16, 2025

A new player has entered the healthcare scene, aiming to bring medical services right to people's doorsteps. Sprinter Health is a startup that offers at-home preventative care. This includes things like blood tests, eye checks for diabetes, and screenings for colorectal cancer. The goal is to hel

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Home Care: The New Normal for Dementia Patients

May 16, 2025

The landscape of dementia care is shifting. More people with dementia are choosing to stay in their homes. This is a big change from the past, where nursing homes were the go-to option. But this shift brings its own set of challenges. One key player in this change is Medicare-funded home health care

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The Hidden Struggle of Home Care Heroes

May 5, 2025

Home healthcare workers (HHCWs) face a tough reality. They often encounter workplace violence (WPV). This violence can be verbal, emotional, or even physical. Sadly, many HHCWs keep quiet about these incidents. They don't report them to their managers. This is a big problem. It shows that there are

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A Caregiver's Betrayal: A 95-Year-Old's Fight for Safety

October 12, 2024

Imagine being 95 years old, relying on others for daily help, and finding yourself in a sudden, violent attack. This is what Dorothy Foye faced in her Harlem apartment. Her home health aide, Oluwanifemi Aborisade, is accused of beating her mercilessly during a dispute over changing bedsheets. Shocki

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A Caregiver’s Betrayal: The Shocking Attack on a 95-Year-Old Woman

October 12, 2024

Imagine trusting someone to care for your beloved grandmother, only to find out they betrayed that trust. That’s what happened to a 95-year-old woman in Harlem. Her home health aide, Oluwanifemi Aborisade, was indicted for an attack that left the elderly woman injured and alone. The incident began

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Union Busters: How 1199 SEIU is Hijacking Home Health Care Reform

September 23, 2024

It's been a year since Governor Hochul blasted the state's Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP), calling it a "racket" that's been taking a toll on taxpayers. The program, which uses state funds to compensate family members who care for loved ones at home, has seen its enrollment sk

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Hochul's Home Health Care Cuts: A Recipe for Disaster or a Necessary Reform?

September 6, 2024

New York Governor Kathy Hochul is facing strong opposition from her own party over planned cuts to the state's Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP). The program allows elderly, sick and disabled residents to receive care in their own homes. According to a recent poll, 76% of New Yo