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Latest story: Aug 7, 2026
- Home Health Care NewsAug 7, 2026
New CDC Director Schwartz Exits Aveanna Board
The new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Dr. Erica Schwartz, has stepped down as a board member of the home health and hospice provider Aveanna Healthcare Holdings (Nasdaq: AVAH). Schwartz notified Aveanna on Wednesday that…
- Home Health Care NewsAug 7, 2026
Home Care Providers Prioritize Precise Caregiver Matching To Combat Burnout, Turnover
A caregiver’s match with their client can determine whether a home care relationship becomes a stable, long-term arrangement or a source of stress, disruption and potential safety concerns. As providers contend with high caregiver turnover and labor…
- Home Health Care NewsAug 7, 2026
Dealbook: LiveWell Partners Acquires Michigan Community VNA; RN Enterprises Buys Helping Hands Home Healthcare
LiveWell Partners acquires Michigan Community VNA Home Health and Hospice LiveWell Partners acquired Michigan Community VNA Home Health and Hospice, expanding LiveWell’s home-based care footprint in Michigan and marking the company’s third acquisition in the…
- Home Health Care NewsAug 7, 2026
New Bill Would Reset Home Health Payment Rates, Give CMS New Fraud-Fighting Tools
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) has introduced a bill that, if enacted, would give the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) additional tools to prevent and detect home health fraud and reset the Medicare home health payment rate to levels seen before…
- Home Health Care NewsAug 7, 2026
Future Leader: Sam Williams, Director of Palliative Care Operations, Compassus
Sam Williams, Director of Palliative Care Operations at Compassus, has been named to the Future Leaders Class of 2026 by Home Health Care News. To become a Future Leader, an individual is nominated by their peers. The candidate must be a high-performing…
- DailyCaringAug 7, 2026
5 Essential Bathroom Safety Modifications for Aging In Place
Prevent catastrophic falls with these 5 bathroom safety modifications for seniors. Discover guidelines for grab bars, toilets, and lighting. The post 5 Essential Bathroom Safety Modifications for Aging In Place appeared first on DailyCaring .
- Seniors GuideAug 7, 2026
Smoke Screen: Two Addictions Decades Apart
Whether you lit up or detested the smell of cigarettes, you probably recall the ubiquity of smoking decades ago, the rise of smoking sections, and the ultimate bans. Seniors Guide writer Margo Bartlett recalls all of those and sees a modern-day parallel: a…
- Home Health Care NewsAug 7, 2026
Voting Now Open For the HHCN Product of the Year Awards
Home Health Care News (HHCN) is pleased to announce the nominees for the 2026 Product of the Year Awards. Qualified HHCN subscribers can cast their votes via the official ballot until September 30, 2026, at 11:59pm CDT. Instructions for Voting: Eligible…
- Seniors GuideAug 7, 2026
Should You Be Drinking ‘Raw Water’?
As health and wellness trends increasingly emphasize “natural” living, a controversial practice known as drinking “raw water” has gained attention. Proponents describe raw water as untreated, unfiltered water collected directly from natural sources such as…
- Senior Living ForesightAug 7, 2026
Your Life Is the By-Product of Your Lifestyle
We have dozens, maybe hundreds, of things we do each day with little or no thought. None of it feels like a decision. That's the point.
- Home Health Care NewsAug 6, 2026
Pennant Group In Thick Of Amedisys Integration, Including Natural ‘Ongoing Disruption’
The Pennant Group (Nasdaq: PNTG) is experiencing “natural” disruption due to the integration of former UnitedHealth and Amedisys home health and hospice assets in the Southeast as it anticipates a rosier payment landscape in the years to come. The Amedisys…
- Home Health Care NewsAug 6, 2026
AI, Fraud And New Leadership: The Shifts Reshaping Home-Based Care
The home-based care industry is shifting fast, with major leadership changes, new technologies changing the operational game and a significantly different regulatory landscape, including a federal-level fraud crackdown. Those are big, sometimes abstract…
- Seniors GuideAug 6, 2026
Managing Her Delayed Grief Response Alone
A woman is experiencing a delayed grief response to her mother’s suicide. Her family doesn’t want to talk about it, leaving her lonely, too. Advice columnist Eric Thomas weighs in. ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED JULY 6, 2026; UPDATED AUG. 6, 2026 WITH READER REPLY Dear…
- Seniors GuideAug 6, 2026
Checklist for Choosing a Memory Care Facility
In choosing a memory care facility for your loved one, you’ll want to be sure you choose a place that will be able to meet all of their needs, especially given the specialized needs of dementia and Alzheimer’s patients. Use this checklist to help you make a…
- ArgentumAug 6, 2026
Vivere Life Launches Innovative Brain Health Pilot for Assisted Living Residents atLongview, Texas Community
LONGVIEW, TX — Vivere Life, the recently launched premium senior living brand from Sodalis Living, today announced the launch of an innovative brain health pilot program for assisted living residents at […] The post Vivere Life Launches Innovative Brain…
- ArgentumAug 6, 2026
SDSU Mission Valley unveils plans for senior living community within sustainable, walkable neighborhood
Merrill Gardens, PMB and Pillar Properties will develop a 250-apartment community with independent living, assisted living, and memory care services in an intergenerational, university-centric environment. Wednesday, August 5, 2026 – […] The post SDSU Mission…
- Seniors GuideAug 6, 2026
States with No Retirement Tax Ranked by Medical Care
In deciding where to retire, seniors typically consider practical matters, including income tax rate. Kiplinger Financial looks at five states with no retirement tax and considers the healthcare rankings of each. When planning for retirement, state taxes on…
- Senior Living ForesightAug 6, 2026
AI and the Law
Politicians love calls for legislation in the midst of controversy, and immediately there were hearings. That’s where we are. There’s no settled law for AI.
- Home Health Care NewsAug 5, 2026
Inside The 90-Day Retention Strategies At TheKey, DispatchHealth, Elevate Home Health
The first 90 days of a home-based care worker’s employment serve as a critical tipping point for retention, and industry leaders have found that transparent onboarding process and early engagement practices ca helps new workers feel prepared for work that can…
- Home Health Care NewsAug 5, 2026
CMS To Require Expanded Joint Replacement Model Participation By 2028
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has expanded the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement (CJR) Model, which aims to encourage collaboration among health care entities — including home health providers. Most hospitals will be required to…
- ArgentumAug 5, 2026
Beacon Hill Senior Living Celebrates 123 Years of Service from Three Longtime Team Members
Left to right: 1. Sandy Rojas – 2. Sandy Rojas – 3. Laurie Winter – 4. Laurie Winter – 5. Cherie Gutbrod – 6. Cherie Gutbrod Photographed by Cassie […] The post Beacon Hill Senior Living Celebrates 123 Years of Service from Three Longtime Team Members…
- Seniors GuideAug 5, 2026
5 Top Benefits of Respite Care
Caregiving can be challenging, draining the caregiver emotionally and physically. We look at five benefits of respite care for those attending to the needs of loved ones. In 2010, our then 32-year-old daughter started having issues with her vision and walking…
- ArgentumAug 5, 2026
FIFTY YEARS AGO, LIFESPACE TACKLED A SIMPLE QUESTION: WHAT IF GROWING OLDER DIDN’T MEAN LIVING SMALLER?
As America prepares for an unprecedented wave of older adults, Lifespace Communities marks 50 years of creating communities where people continue to grow, connect and thrive. DALLAS, Texas (August 5, […] The post FIFTY YEARS AGO, LIFESPACE TACKLED A SIMPLE…
- Seniors GuideAug 5, 2026
Blackberry Crumble Recipe
Summertime means fresh berries are in abundance, and blackberries are at the top of that list. This hearty berry is juicy and full of flavor, which makes it the perfect star of the show for a simple homemade dessert. This blackberry crumble combines healthful…
- Senior Living ForesightAug 5, 2026
Your Friend Circle Is Shrinking. And Nobody Is Talking About It.
This is what senior living marketing almost never says out loud: Your friend circle is shrinking. And making new close friends at this stage is really hard.
- ArgentumAug 4, 2026
Brightview Northfax Welcomes Fairfax Seniors to a Vibrant New Chapter
Northfax marks Brightview’s fifth community in Northern Virginia Baltimore, MD (July 31, 2026) – Brightview Senior Living, an award-winning provider of senior living that builds, owns, and operates 50 communities […] The post Brightview Northfax Welcomes…
- ArgentumAug 4, 2026
Brightview Opens Doors to Brick Welcome Center
New Welcome Center showcases future, luxury senior living community Brick, NJ (July 17, 2026) – Brightview Senior Living, an award-winning leader in the senior living industry across the East Coast, […] The post Brightview Opens Doors to Brick Welcome Center…
- Seniors GuideAug 4, 2026
Ohio: Cost of Home Care, Day Care, and Hospice
Knowing the costs of home care and other care services can enable seniors and their families to successfully navigate the needs of aging in place. For its readers living in or moving to Ohio, Seniors Guide provides this overview of Ohio cost of care. What is…
- ArgentumAug 4, 2026
CHARTER SENIOR LIVING EXPANDS IN GEORGIA WITH VENTAS COMMUNITY
MARTINEZ, Ga., August 4, 2026 — Charter Senior Living, a nationally recognized owner-operator and manager of senior living communities, today announced an expanded relationship with Ventas, Inc., an S&P 500 […] The post CHARTER SENIOR LIVING EXPANDS IN…
- ArgentumAug 4, 2026
Seniors Rally to Aid Hazel Crest Tornado Survivors
Left: Paul Kayman, Harvester Place resident, helps load the bus of supplies headed to Hazel Crest, where families continue to recover from a recent tornado Right: Cherie Simo and Becky […] The post Seniors Rally to Aid Hazel Crest Tornado Survivors appeared…
- Seniors GuideAug 4, 2026
Seniors at Summer Festivals Should be Health Conscious
Summertime heat and otherwise enjoyable elements of seasonal fun can play havoc on health, especially for older adults. Mayo Clinic offers cautions and tips for seniors at summer festivals. DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My dad’s favorite band is playing at a music…
- Seniors GuideAug 4, 2026
Using AI Tools for Seniors Aging in Place
Remaining in their home allows older adults to stay in a familiar, beloved space, but the realities of aging can add new challenges. Successful aging in place looks at ways to stay connected, maintain essential routines, combat loneliness, and get help with…
- ArgentumAug 3, 2026
Watch Argentum’s Mid-Year Policy Briefing On-Demand
The latest Argentum Advocates webinar is now available on-demand. The session features updates on public policy threats and opportunities facing senior living, including how Argentum is countering the GAO report […] The post Watch Argentum’s Mid-Year Policy…
- ArgentumAug 3, 2026
Argentum Meets with ACL Leadership to Advance Aging Policy Priorities
Argentum met with the Principal Deputy Administrator and senior staff at the Administration for Community Living (ACL) last week to discuss key federal policy priorities to support America’s growing older […] The post Argentum Meets with ACL Leadership to…
- ArgentumAug 3, 2026
Mass-ALA Honors Assisted Living Leaders at Annual Excellence Awards Dinner
Argentum State Partner, the Massachusetts Assisted Living Association (Mass-ALA), recently recognized some of the Commonwealth’s most outstanding assisted living professionals, volunteers, residents, and community leaders during its 2026 Excellence Awards […]…
- ArgentumAug 3, 2026
What the 2026 Largest Providers Report Reveals About Senior Living’s Next Chapter
Argentum’s expanded annual report looks beyond organizational size to examine the workforce, leadership, technology, ownership and growth strategies shaping the future of senior living. Senior living is entering a defining […] The post What the 2026 Largest…
- Senior Living ForesightAug 3, 2026
A Fresh Start at Brookdale
As a shareholder and senior living resident, I’ve long had an interest in Brookdale Senior Living. I bought in many years ago when the stock was at $37.
- Senior Living ForesightJul 31, 2026
The Most Brilliantly Insane Leadership Pay Structure
Here is how it works at Texas Roadhouse. The restaurant manager is required to invest $25,000, and they get 10% of profits, plus stock in the company.
- Senior Living ForesightJul 30, 2026
When Words Fail, Photography Tells the Story of Dementia
Leah’s photographs remind us that dementia care is not only about safety, medication, bathing, meals, or activities. It is about ordinary human moments.
- Senior Living ForesightJul 29, 2026
Senior Living Is a People Business
We can get so caught up in financing issues or development opportunities that it can be easy to lose sight of the primacy of people.
- Senior Living ForesightJul 28, 2026
The Three-Word Question That Unlocks Your Team
You know your people. You know their names, their roles, maybe their kids' names. But do you actually know them?
- Senior Living ForesightJul 27, 2026
The Other Side of the Fence …
We are in the business of caring for people. It's often messy, complicated, and hard, but being there makes all the difference in the world.
- Senior Living ForesightJul 24, 2026
Dealing With Problems Out of Your Control
What if the only thing standing between you and next month's rent was how well you treated a resident today?
- DailyCaringJun 30, 2026
Navigating the 2026 Medicare Part D Out-of-Pocket Caps
Managing an older adult's medications is a persistent financial drain. Historically, caregivers have been forced to navigate convoluted coverage phases that made budgeting nearly impossible. The Medicare Part D changes 2026 eliminate much of that volatility,…
- Institute on AgingJun 30, 2026
What Caring for My Parents Taught Me About Receiving Care
Lessons Learned from Caring for My Parents By Chris Wallner, Chief Marketing Officer, Institute on Aging A few years ago, I found myself in a role that millions of Americans […]
- DailyCaringJun 26, 2026
Leveraging AI Assistants for Caregivers to Reduce the Mental Load
Being a family caregiver is an act of profound love, dedication, and often, an overwhelming amount of responsibility. You juggle appointments, medications, household tasks, emotional support, and countless other duties, often sacrificing your own well-being…
- Institute on AgingJun 25, 2026
Staying Calm in the Moment: 3 Tips for Caregivers Navigating Frustration
Caring for someone with dementia can be deeply meaningful, but it can also be emotionally exhausting. Some days feel manageable. Others may leave you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or frustrated with […]
- DailyCaringJun 25, 2026
Falls and Dementia Risk: New Study Examines Falls in Your 40’s
Getting older requires facing uncomfortable medical realities. One of the most critical is understanding the established link between falls and dementia risk. A simple fall is rarely just a momentary loss of balance. For middle-aged adults, it serves as a…
- DailyCaringJun 18, 2026
Stop Blaming The Knees: The Shocking Truth About Ankle Mobility and Aging
Squats and lunges will not save your aging parent's independence. If a standard walk to the grocery store leaves them exhausted, you are likely blaming general aging or weak knees. The actual culprit is sitting right at their feet. The link between ankle…
- DailyCaringJun 16, 2026
Preventing Caregiver Burnout in 2026: 6 Realistic Micro-Self-Care Habits for Daily Life
As a family caregiver, you probably hear the phrase “you need to take care of yourself” all the time. Everyone seems to talk about preventing caregiver burnout, but few actively practice self-care. Well-meaning friends, doctors, and articles advise you to get…
- Institute on AgingJun 15, 2026
Are You a Caregiver? 5 Questions to Help You Understand Your Role
Many people picture a caregiver as a trained professional or someone providing around-the-clock medical care. But in reality, caregiving often begins much more quietly. It starts with checking in more […]
- DailyCaringJun 10, 2026
Medical Guardian Reviews: Overpriced Tech or Essential Safety for Aging Adults?
Reader Supported: We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. If you're shopping for the best medical alert systems of 2026, Medical Guardian is impossible to ignore. Medical…
- DailyCaringJun 9, 2026
Aging in Place: Essential Home Modifications For Seniors You Cannot Ignore
Over 80% of older adults intend to age in place, but the harsh reality is that 90% of U.S. homes are completely unequipped to safely house them. Without immediate and deliberate modifications, staying at home transforms from a comfort into a massive…
- DailyCaringJun 8, 2026
14 Modifiable Dementia Risk Factors: Insights from the Lancet Dementia Report
For caregivers who have spent sleepless nights worrying about a parent's memory or their own family history, the rising global numbers of cognitive decline can feel like an approaching storm. The fear that our cognitive destiny is entirely out of our hands is…
- DailyCaringJun 4, 2026
Protecting an Aging Parent in the Age of AI Fraud
The warning signs caregivers were taught to watch for, like bad spelling, a foreign number, or a prize too good to be true, have quietly stopped working. Here is what actually protects the people you love. The phone rings a little after nine on a Tuesday…
- NCTRCJun 3, 2026
May/ June 2026 e-News
Read the latest NCTRC e-News! e-News: NCTRC Celebrates CTRSs For Years of Service!
- Institute on AgingMay 4, 2026
An Evening That Brings People Together: Join Institute on Aging’s 2026 Gala
Each year, Institute on Aging brings together community leaders, partners, and supporters for one special evening. It is more than a celebration. It is a reflection of what is possible […]
- NCTRCApr 15, 2026
March/ April 2026 e-News
Read the latest NCTRC e-News! e-News: NCTRC Congratulates the Class of 2026!
- Institute on AgingFeb 27, 2026
Institute on Aging Earns 2026 Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency
Institute on Aging is proud to share that we have earned the 2026 Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency, the highest level of recognition awarded by Candid, a leading nonprofit research […]
- Institute on AgingFeb 12, 2026
Romance Scams & Older Adults: What to Know, What to Watch For, and Where to Get Help
Romance scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated and heartbreakingly common. In 2024 alone, the FBI reported in its Internet Crime Report that nearly $400 million was stolen from people aged 60 […]
- NCTRCFeb 11, 2026
January/ February 2026 e-News
Read the latest NCTRC e-News! e-News: Celebrate Recreational Therapy Month