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Home Care Standards Bureau Home Care Standards Bureau grants A+ Certification to non-medical home care agencies that are willin

The Home Care Standards Bureau (HCSB) grants only the A+ Rating to those agencies that are willing to vigilantly uphold the HCSB Regulatory Board (HCSBRB) Code of Standards and Ethics. HCSB rates home care agencies on a strict set of critical home-care standards. Only those agencies that meet those standards earn the A+ rating. The HCSB requires monthly disclosure statements from the agencies and performs both planned and surprise audits to assure the agency is meeting the highest standards.

The holidays can have a different impact on families and the care of their elderly relatives. This article has some reco...
12/17/2025

The holidays can have a different impact on families and the care of their elderly relatives. This article has some recommendations...

We know the holidays can be challenging for many older adults by ushering in a heightened sense of loss, stress, and depression. Follow this advice from Team Alice, a group dedicated to helping prevent medication harm to older adults and named for Alice Brennan, a vibrant 88-year-old who died due to...

One of our HCSB A+ Certified agencies, Home & Hearth, brought our attention to the matter of seniors hiding the fact tha...
12/09/2025

One of our HCSB A+ Certified agencies, Home & Hearth, brought our attention to the matter of seniors hiding the fact that they've had a fall. It's important to be aware of this, and to look for the signs.

It’s often the undiagnosed illness or the unidentified pathogen that poses the greatest health risk. The same holds true for senior falls. 

There is a lot of information about older adults and aging in America-- here are some facts...
12/02/2025

There is a lot of information about older adults and aging in America-- here are some facts...

For most older adults, good health means independence, security, and productivity as we age, including managing chronic diseases, physical health, oral and behavioral health, and preventing falls. Get the facts from NCOA.

Here are some recommendations for "aging in place"-- remaining in your home safely for as long as possible.
11/25/2025

Here are some recommendations for "aging in place"-- remaining in your home safely for as long as possible.

More than 50% of older adults want to 'age in place.' Here’s advice to help you plan ahead and continue living independently in your own home.

Aging in America: Survive or Thrive, narrated by Martin Sheen, discusses ageism, healthcare, economic insecurity and Alz...
11/12/2025

Aging in America: Survive or Thrive, narrated by Martin Sheen, discusses ageism, healthcare, economic insecurity and Alzheimer's disease. Follow this link to the PBS show:

Aging in America: Survive or Thrive is a one-hour documentary narrated by Martin Sheen.

Science contributes to our lives in a relevant, helpful way: "Scientists are reporting the first compelling evidence in ...
10/28/2025

Science contributes to our lives in a relevant, helpful way: "Scientists are reporting the first compelling evidence in people that cognitive training can boost levels of a brain chemical that typically declines with age."

Scientists have found the first compelling evidence that cognitive training can boost levels of a brain chemical that typically declines as people age.

Caring for the elderly is an ongoing issue in America. A new book discusses the challenges and how other countries are m...
10/21/2025

Caring for the elderly is an ongoing issue in America. A new book discusses the challenges and how other countries are managing it.

In the book “Long-Term Care Around the World,” MIT economist Jonathan Gruber explores how countries approach eldercare. In the U.S., a significant amount of this care is informal, provided by family and friends.

Scientists are making further headway into discovering more about Alzheimer's, even possibly predicting it...
10/14/2025

Scientists are making further headway into discovering more about Alzheimer's, even possibly predicting it...

Researchers at USC have created the first method to noninvasively measure microscopic blood vessel pulses in the human brain. Using advanced 7T MRI, they found these tiny pulsations grow stronger with age and vascular risk, disrupting the brain’s waste-clearing systems. The discovery may explain h...

Seniors face the dual expense of housing and care, which is difficult for many.
09/30/2025

Seniors face the dual expense of housing and care, which is difficult for many.

A new report shows that many older adults struggle to afford the long‑term care services they need on top of covering their housing costs.

Addressing our needs as we age is an important aspect of retirement, particularly long term care if it may be needed.
09/16/2025

Addressing our needs as we age is an important aspect of retirement, particularly long term care if it may be needed.

A recent survey of American adults aged 50 to 94 finds that many seniors are unprepared for the financial and logistical aspects of long-term care, with widespread misconceptions about coverage options.

A new study in Alzheimer's research
08/20/2025

A new study in Alzheimer's research

Joe Walsh is the first Alzheimer's patient to be treated with an experimental nasal spray designed to reduce inflammation in the brain.

It's important for caregivers to know how to safely transfer those they care for-- learn more:
08/13/2025

It's important for caregivers to know how to safely transfer those they care for-- learn more:

Here's a guide for caregivers to help ensure safe patient transfer. From common techniques to info on tools, this post covers the essentials.

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