Kentucky App Lets Families Assess Home Safety Before a Crisis Forces the Issue
A Kentucky startup has built a smartphone app that walks families through a room-by-room home safety audit — bringing aging-in-place assessment within reach without scheduling a professional.
NPHI Calls for Thoughtful Hospice Payment Reform that Rewards High-Quality Care
WASHINGTON — The National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation on June 16 issued a statement calling for a reformed Medicare hospice payment model that better compensates providers delivering the highest quality care, while pushing back against a federal watchdog’s recommendation to restructure reimbursement around per-visit billing. The statement came one week after the U.S. […]
Most U.S. Seniors Want to Age at Home. Most Homes Aren’t Ready.
A vast majority of older Americans want to remain in their homes as they age — but the infrastructure needed to make that wish a reality is sorely lacking, according to recent research, federal data, and industry reports. According to a 2024 survey, 95% of adults aged 55 and older consider aging in place an […]
6 Signs It’s Time to Switch from Manual to Electric Bed Adjustments
Still managing with a manual or semi-electric bed? These 6 signs tell you it’s time to upgrade, and why the switch matters for safety at home.
Survey of Senior Living Residents and Families Reveals a ‘Striking Contradiction’ Related to Aging in Place
A new RaisedCare and USC study of 589 families finds most prefer in-home care — but affordability stands in the way. What this means for families navigating long-term care decisions.
Family Caregivers Have More Payment Options Than Many Realize
More than 53 million Americans are providing care to a family member — and most don’t realize they may be eligible for compensation. Family caregivers collectively deliver more than $600 billion worth of services each year, according to the National Council on Aging. Despite that contribution, approximately 40 percent of caregivers reduce their work hours […]
As AI Takes Over Home Healthcare Admin Work, SonderCare Says the Physical Care Environment Becomes the Critical Differentiator
O’FALLON, MO — April 9, 2026 — A recent analysis published by McKnight’s Home Care argues that home healthcare’s next major transformation will not come from more software platforms, but from “digital labor” — AI-driven agents that autonomously handle scheduling, documentation, care coordination, and administrative workflows. The shift, the publication contends, will free human caregivers […]
7 Easy Swaps That Make Caregiving Mornings Easier
Mornings are the hardest part of caregiving. These 7 simple swaps cut transfer time, reduce back strain, and make the whole routine easier for both of you.
The 5-Minute Bedroom Safety Check Every Caregiver Should Do Tonight
Most bedroom falls aren’t dramatic — just a dark room and a rushed step. Catch the risk in five minutes with this walk-through.
7 Things to Clear Out of the Bedroom Before a Loved One Comes Home
Before the bed arrives, the room needs to change — not redecorated, cleared. Here’s what to move out first, and why.