Author: David De Vries

David De Vries is the Digital Director of SonderCare and has been a writer and digital consultant for over 20 years specializing in medical writing and medical information publishing in the North American market. He has degrees from Western University and Dalhousie University in Canada and has worked for industry defining small, medium and enterprise businesses that operate in North America and worldwide. He is also a published author having written thea book, 'The ABCs of Writing Medical Blog Content' available on Amazon, Google Books and Barnes & Noble.

Home Healthcare Research Has Grown for Decades but Leaves Mental Health, High-Risk Patients Behind

A new BMC Health Services Research study finds that decades of growing home healthcare research have consistently overlooked mental health services, high-risk screening, and pediatric care — even as annual publications topped 1,800 in 2024.

VITAS CEO Calls CMS’ National Hospice Enrollment Moratorium ‘Disappointing’

VITAS Healthcare CEO Joel Wherley called CMS’s six-month national hospice enrollment freeze “disappointing,” warning it risks limiting patient access while the sector works to root out fraud.

Hospices Expand Patient Reach With New Facilities

Hospice providers across the U.S. are opening new inpatient units, community residences, and regional offices to close persistent care access gaps for seriously ill patients.

Home Care Industry Raises Alarm as CMS Finalizes Medicaid Work Requirements

WASHINGTON — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on June 1, 2026, issued an interim final rule requiring certain adult Medicaid beneficiaries to complete 80 hours of work or qualifying activities each month to maintain coverage, drawing warnings from home care organizations and health policy researchers who say the policy threatens both the people […]

One-Size-Fits-All Beds vs Adjustable Frames for Caregiving Mornings

Fixed-height beds make morning care routines harder than they need to be. Here’s what adjustable hi-lo frames change — and the one height setting most caregivers get wrong.

7 Signs It’s Time to Move Your Parent’s Bedroom Downstairs

Still waiting for the right time to relocate your parent’s bedroom to the first floor? These seven signs mean the decision is already overdue.

Caregiving at Home: 3 Myths Making It Harder Than It Has to Be

Spouse caregivers with mobility-challenged partners are often working from faulty assumptions. Here’s what actually makes home care sustainable — and what doesn’t.

7 Ways to Prepare for Summer as a Caregiver

Summer heat is dangerous for adults 65+. Here are 7 practical ways spouse caregivers can prepare their homes and routines before the season peaks.

3 Things to Know Before Choosing Between Renting and Buying a Hospital Bed

The rent-vs-buy decision for a home hospital bed isn’t just about cost. Here’s what most spouse caregivers miss before they sign.

5 Surprising Facts About Caregiving at Home

Planning a home recovery after surgery? These five facts about home caregiving will change how you set up your space, protect your caregiver, and recover faster.