Sensi.AI secured $45 million to take eldercare AI mainstream, using discreet audio-based pods powered by predictive analytics that monitor seniors' health and safety without intrusive cameras or wearables. Serving tens of thousands of agencies, their platform anticipates care needs and automates operations, aiming to transform how vulnerable seniors age in place with greater safety and independence amid a widespread caregiver crisis. More

Home-based care providers are moving away from traditional volume-based contracts to embrace value-based care arrangements that reward improved patient outcomes. This strategic pivot reflects growing payer demands for quality, fostering partnerships that emphasize holistic, outcome-driven care and giving home health agencies new tools to thrive in a value-centered healthcare market. More

As the newly merged National Alliance for Care at Home charts its path forward, CEO Steve Landers shares key hospice policy priorities shaping 2025 and beyond. From pushing back against proposed Medicare cuts to preserving the integrity of the hospice benefit amid Medicare Advantage pressures, the Alliance is focused on advocacy, workforce development, and expanded access through telehealth. Landers underscores the organization’s commitment to elevating patient-centered care

In a landmark move to boost the quality and safety of elder care, the state House has approved legislation aimed at enhancing standards for in-home elder care providers. The bill mandates stricter licensing requirements, improved training for caregivers, and stronger oversight mechanisms to protect vulnerable seniors living at home. Advocates hail the measure as a crucial step toward ensuring that growing numbers of elders receive the compassionate, competent care they deserv

In a health care landscape too often marked by disparities, embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is not just a moral imperative but a critical strategy for improving outcomes in community-based care. This article explores how health care organizations are forging new partnerships, challenging systemic biases, and re-imagining care models to meet the unique needs of diverse populations. By prioritizing cultural competency, equitable access, and inclusive engagement

The type of reimbursement structure in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans is quietly steering the quality and length of home health care for millions of seniors. New research reveals that MA plans imposing strict limits on home health agency visits—dictating quantity and type—can lead to shorter stays for patients, less social work involvement, and a significantly higher rate of hospital transfers compared to episodic payment models and traditional Medicare. While episodic MA cont

Behind every hug and smile in Minnesota’s senior living communities stands a dedicated certified nursing assistant like Morris Commesor, whose work in memory care goes far beyond routine support—it’s an emotional rollercoaster, demanding both resilience and compassion. As the elder care industry faces a record shortage of CNAs, with burnout and low pay driving turnover to historic highs, these essential workers persist in making a difference for residents, often with little r

In a stunning blow to Minnesota’s home care sector, St. Paul-based Dependable Home Health Care announced it will wind down operations and lay off more than 400 employees, leaving hundreds of vulnerable clients scrambling for alternatives. The abrupt shutdown, triggered by rising operational costs, staffing shortages, and new regulatory hurdles, has sent shockwaves through the workforce and the community. Caregivers, many caught completely off guard, expressed deep concern for

Retirement often brings visions of relaxation and freedom, but when illness strikes a loved one, the dream quickly turns into navigating a complex world of care options. For couples suddenly confronted with the need for in-home or long-term care, the journey can seem overwhelming. Fortunately, a range of compassionate, skilled providers exists to help families maintain dignity and quality of life, offering personalized care plans that adapt to evolving needs. Whether it’s hel

Transitioning to hospice care can be a daunting and emotional journey for patients and their families, but understanding the process can bring much-needed clarity and comfort. This guide outlines three crucial steps that ease this passage: thorough assessment and evaluation of the patient’s changing needs, open communication and shared decision-making to align care with personal goals, and the creation of a personalized care plan that focuses on comfort and dignity. By naviga

The home health care industry stands on the cusp of a revolutionary transformation powered by artificial intelligence and robotics. These intelligent machines are not only easing the strain on an overburdened workforce but also enhancing the quality and personalization of care delivered in patients' homes. From AI-powered monitoring devices that predict health problems before they arise to robot assistants that support both patients and caregivers with everyday tasks and emot

As America faces a demographic crossroads with fewer children being born and more individuals living into old age, the nation’s caregiver pool is rapidly shrinking just as demand for elder care surges. Families like the Whites, who have selflessly cared for multiple aging relatives over decades, represent a disappearing breed in a society where professional caregivers are in short supply and multi-generational households are less common among many groups. The caregiving secto

The cost of in-home elder care is soaring at a frightening pace, rising over three times faster than overall inflation, leaving families caught in a heartbreaking dilemma. As the demand swells with the aging baby boomer population, a shrinking workforce driven by harsh immigration crackdowns and slashed Medicaid funding is forcing caregivers — many of whom are immigrants — out of the job market. The result? Care agencies ramp up prices, leaving many families to choose between