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Reading The Signals In CMS’ Proposed 2028 HCBS Quality Measures

This article is a part of your HHCN+ Membership When CMS announced its proposed quality measures for Medicaid home- and community-based services (HCBS) for 2028, I was a little surprised...

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Why Senior Programming Promotes a Vibrant Lifestyle

By Jessica Daily, National Director of ProgrammingA vibrant lifestyle is shaped by the moments that fill each day, the people you share them with, and the opportunities that spark curiosity, moveme...

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What Questions Should You Ask on an Independent Living Tour?

Fast Facts: What to Ask on a Senior Living Tour? Look beyond the apartment: A successful independent-living tour focuses on community culture and daily lifestyle rather than just floor plans ...

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CMS Unveils Proposed 2028 HCBS Quality Measure Set: What It Means For Home Care Providers

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed a new set of quality measures for Medicaid home- and community-based services (HCBS) for 2028. While the proposal’s 23 mandatory ...

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The Hidden Cost of Waiting: 5 Stats On What Gets Lost By Delaying Mobile Refresh

Your caregivers need to talk to you. They need to talk to clients. They need to talk to each other. They need to talk while on the move, between care locations, away from home, nowhere near an offi...

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Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Reform Medicare Advantage

A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced a bill that would tighten oversight of Medicare Advantage plans, whose low reimbursement rates have added margin pressure for home health care provide...

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Is Your House Still Working for You? How to Tell When Home Is Helping – or Holding You Back

Fast Facts: Why Older Adults Move From HomeA quiet shift in spirit: For many older adults, choosing community living begins with a subtle sense that their residence has become a heavy obligation.Pr...

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Therapeutic Programming: Cultivating Connection, Purpose, and Well-Being

By Kirk Borde, Director of Resident Programming, Addington Place of JupiterA vibrant lifestyle is shaped by the moments that fill each day, the people who share them, and the experiences that spark...

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Eldercare—the leadership crisis no one is talking about

As founder, chair, and CEO of the Exceptional Women Alliance, I am privileged to engage with extraordinary female leaders across industries. This month, I spoke with Shari Hofer about a workforce i...

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How Gardening Creates Meaningful Moments in Memory Care

In memory care, it is rarely the grand gestures that matter most. More often, the quiet ones carry the most weight: the feeling of soil, the smell of fresh herbs and the pride of sharing food that ...

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The Benefits of Community Gardens & How to Create a Butterfly Garden

Some mornings unfold with beauty from the very start. Sunlight moves across the garden, hands settle into the rhythm of tending plants, and a butterfly drifts past before landing nearby. A neighbor...

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A Season of New Beginnings: Rethinking Senior Living

There’s something special about a new season. It invites reflection, sparks possibility, and often marks the moment we choose what comes next.For many seniors, that next chapter is an opportunity t...

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How to Make New Friends After 60 With Connection and Confidence

By Nichole Paul, Divisional Director of Health and Wellness At every stage of life, relationships shape how we experience each day. Over time, social circles may shift, creating space for new oppor...

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Frontpoint Health Names New CEO

Home health and hospice provider Frontpoint Health has undergone a leadership change, with Brent Korte stepping down as the company’s CEO. Taking over from Korte is Jay Wendt, who most ...

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Glow-In-The-Dark Makeup Looks Created With UV Paint And Light (24 Pics)

I’m a girl from Norway. And I’m a self-taught makeup artist.My makeup art journey has a very dark start. I struggled with eating disorders throughout my teenage years and the beginning of my 20s. A...

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Senior Support Groups: Connection, Contentment, and Community Wellness

By Jessica Daily, Senior Lifestyle National Director of Programming, and Jennifer Peterson, Willow Branch Hospice Community Engagement & Patient Services Coordinator Wellness is often associate...

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Fidelity warns health care could derail retirement

Health care as part of your retirement plan is not something most people budget for with much precision. Fidelity Investments says the gap between expectations and reality is one of the biggest thr...

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The Ultimate Guide to the Best Exercises for Seniors

By Jessica Daily, National Director of ProgrammingThe best exercises for seniors are not defined by one specific movement or class. Instead, the most effective senior exercises are shaped by consis...

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Empath Health Completes Trustbridge Integration, Sharpens Focus On Dementia Care

Empath Health has fully integrated with hospice provider Trustbridge after a two-year affiliation and alignment period and is now prioritizing the expansion of its dementia care offerings. ...

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CMS Finalizes 2.48% Medicare Advantage Payment Increase For 2027, Higher Than Proposed

On Monday, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized its 2027 rate announcement for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D – including a substantially higher increase to Medi...

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Home-Based Hospice Providers Face Proposed 2.4% Increase That ‘Barely Keeps Up With Inflation’

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed a 2.4% bump in payments to hospices in 2027, an increase that home-based care advocacy organizations said will create challenges ...

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