Over the past few years, non-medical home care has become a pillar service within the broader health care continuum for its ability to improve outcomes and increase patient satisfaction. Due to that success, some believe home care should be covered under Medicare, just like home health or hospice care. Dr. Laurie Archbald, an associate professor […]
University of Virginia
It’s becoming increasingly common for nurse practitioners to visit seniors in their homes—and that could spell good news for those who prefer in-home care, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. Nurse practitioners made 1.13 million in-home visits to frail and elderly patients in 2013, or more in-home visits […]
Indiana University (IU) is set to lead the charge on a $1 million initiative to establish a system of smart homes aimed at advancing the health and independence of older adults. The success of such a program could have implications for seniors remaining in their homes as they age. IU received $670,000 of a $1 […]