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.
7 Ways to Reduce Fall Risk in the Bedroom
Practical bedroom fall prevention tips for spouses caring for a partner with mobility issues — bed height, lighting, rugs, and transfer routines that actually work.
Before Picking a Mattress for a Hospital Bed, Make Sure You Check Your Power Outlets
Before shopping for a mattress or hospital bed for home recovery, check your outlet situation. A practical 5-point checklist for post-surgery patients and caregivers.
Memory Care Operators Embrace Tech-Enabled Services as Resident Needs Evolve
SAN DIEGO — June 3, 2026 — Memory care operators across the United States are deploying fall detection software, wearable smart devices, and artificial intelligence tools as residents arrive at communities with increasingly complex medical profiles and more diverse backgrounds — and industry leaders say the shift toward technology is no longer a competitive advantage […]
Fixed-Height Beds vs Hi-Lo Adjustable Beds for Caregiving Mornings
Fixed-height hospital beds are designed for nursing staff—not solo home caregivers. Here’s why hi-lo adjustable beds change morning routines for seniors aging in place.
Senate Democrats Outline Framework for First New Medicare Benefit in Two Decades
WASHINGTON — Seventeen U.S. senators, led by Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Oregon), released a “Dear Colleague” letter on May 20, 2026, calling for a new Medicare benefit that would cover home care for seniors and people with disabilities — a change that would mark the program’s most significant expansion since the creation […]
Hospices ‘Grow Smartly’ to Strengthen Staff Retention
Hospice providers across the country are tying growth decisions directly to workforce capacity, prioritizing deliberate staffing investment over rapid census expansion as a strategy to reduce chronic turnover and improve care continuity for patients at the end of life, Hospice News reported May 27. The “grow smartly” approach reflects a broadening shift in industry thinking: […]
CMS Freezes New Home Health, Hospice Medicare Enrollments, Raising Discharge Concerns
WASHINGTON — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on May 13 announced a six-month nationwide moratorium on new Medicare enrollment for home health agencies and hospices, citing widespread fraud in both sectors. Healthcare organizations warn the freeze could hinder hospital discharge planning, particularly in rural and underserved communities already facing limited post-acute care options. […]