Category Archives: Home Care
New Medicaid waiver payment rates(Maryland)
Adult Daycare, Assisted Living, Home Care
Listed below is the new Medicaid waiver payment rates effective July 1, 2018. Service Procedure Code Payment Rate Case Management (On-Going) W0199 $63.75 per hour ($15.9375 per 15-minute unit) Case Management (Comprehensive) W5524 $63.75 per hour ($15.9375 per 15-minute unit) Case Management (Administrative) W5525 $63.75 per hour ($15.9375 per 15-minute unit) Dietitian/Nutritionist Services W0212 […]
What to Expect from your Staff in a Home Care Agency
In the home care industry, staff are categorized as either non-medical or medical (skilled care) workers. Non-medical home care agencies have achieved rapid growth meeting the demands of the elderly. For investors, it is important to understand this delivery model designed for elder care, the scope of services you (and your staff) can offer, and […]
10 Senior Friendly Summer Activities
Adult Daycare, Assisted Living, Home Care
Soaking up the sunshine, taking a walk on a warm evening, and going for a splash in the swimming pool are all activities that make summertime enjoyable. Luckily, there’s no age limit for enjoying the season! Read on to discover some of the best senior friendly activities for the elderly to take in all that […]
Transitioning from Homecare to Nursing Home
Despite your best efforts to keep your senior mom or dad at home and maintaining their independence, sometimes, such as after a fall, stroke or major illness, it becomes absolutely necessary to transition them to a nursing home for further care. Anyone who has ever had to move their parents to a nursing home knows […]
Why Assisted Living Facility Owners and Home care Agencies Should NOT Use Referral Agencies.
Although many families try to do the best they can to plan for long-term care for their senior parents, life often gets in the way and things don’t always happen according to plan. Illnesses, falls, strokes, and other accidents happen that cause families to urgently look for a nursing home or long-term care facility without […]
7 important Types of Homecare Services for Seniors
A home care agency is one of the best solutions for elderly citizens because it allows them to have all the care and services they would get in the hospital without leaving the comfort of their own home. But how do you know what type of homecare service to get for your dear mom or […]
5 Techniques to Marketing your Home Health Care Agency
A home health care agency is one of the toughest businesses to own; managing schedules, employees, and payroll can seem to take most of your time. most owners have a hard time advertising their Home health care agencies. Here are 5 amazing techniques to marketing your home health care agency. 1. Market to doctors […]
Planning activities for Alzheimer’s residents
Assisted Living, Home Care, Provider Page Tips, Uncategorized
Planning activitis for Alzheimer’s residents Clients with Alzheimer’s/Dementia function at different levels; be sure to take into consideration what level of activities you choose. And remember to focus on your clients enjoying the activity than the activity itself. Clients with Alzheimer’s/Dementia can be easily confused or disoriented; it is important to ease them into the […]
Use your Senior Care Business to promote a positive attitude on age
Assisted Living, Home Care, Uncategorized
Creating a more positive image around your Senior Care Facilities can cause an influx of new residence over time. A research study by Yale University found that individuals that had a confident approach to aging lived longer than those whose apperception is skewed negatively on senectitude. Allowing your prospective residence to have an open […]
assisted living, home care, senior care, senior health
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