Residential care

Keith Jones named President & CEO of AbleLight

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022

MILWAUKEE, Feb. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --AbleLight (formally Bethesda Lutheran Communities), a national nonprofit organization that supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is pleased to announce it has named Keith Jones as its new President & CEO.

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  • MILWAUKEE, Feb. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --AbleLight (formally Bethesda Lutheran Communities), a national nonprofit organization that supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is pleased to announce it has named Keith Jones as its new President & CEO.
  • Keith officially assumes the role on Jan. 31, 2022, replacing Mike Thirtle, who left the organization last year.
  • Keith will report to the AbleLight board of directors.
  • "After an extensive and thorough national search, we couldn't have found a better person to lead AbleLight.

NPHI Roundtable Celebrates National Heart Health Month: "In-Home Cardiac Care is All Heart"

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Since then, top performing NPHI programs have seen nearly 30% increases in cardiac patient admissions and improved clinical outcomes, even in the face of COVID-19 restrictions.

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  • Since then, top performing NPHI programs have seen nearly 30% increases in cardiac patient admissions and improved clinical outcomes, even in the face of COVID-19 restrictions.
  • "Serious cardiac illness can be daunting for patients, families, and caregivers, which is why our programs never turn anyone away, regardless of ability to pay."
  • "We're so proud of the work our members have done to support this population," added Carole Fisher, President, NPHI.
  • Compared to those without hospice and palliative care, patients in said member programs were:
    Palliative care has already transformed the care experience for many families.

Right at Home Agencies Receive National Home Care Awards

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Home care agencies that receive either the Provider of Choice or Employer of Choice Award must have an overall satisfaction score of 8.75 or higher, respectively.

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  • Home care agencies that receive either the Provider of Choice or Employer of Choice Award must have an overall satisfaction score of 8.75 or higher, respectively.
  • The Leader in TrainingAward recognizes the home care agencies that provide specialized care for clients and career growth for caregivers through a commitment to continuous learning.
  • To view the full list of the Right at Home offices that received the Home Care Pulse Best of Home Care Awards, visit http://bestofhomecare.com/AwardWinners.aspx?AwardYear=2022&Affiliate_SeoUrl .
  • Through its Care Intelligence Platform, HCP empowers home care providers to attract and retain caregivers even during a historic caregiver shortage.

Enhanced Understanding Epilepsy Section Now Available for Epilepsy Community

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022

With this enhanced Understanding Epilepsy content, CURE Epilepsy reinforces its commitment to educating the community.

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  • With this enhanced Understanding Epilepsy content, CURE Epilepsy reinforces its commitment to educating the community.
  • Included in this content, which has been rebranded " Understanding Epilepsy " is information on epilepsy basics, treatments and therapies, clinical trials, and finding an epilepsy center.
  • "We are excited to announce the enhanced "Understanding Epilepsy" content of the CURE Epilepsy website.
  • CURE Epilepsy is committed to updating and refining the content as appropriate to maintain the most up-to-date information for the epilepsy community.

TQIntelligence Awarded $1 Million from the National Science Foundation To Eliminate Disparities in Mental Health Treatment Outcomes in Children

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022

TQIntelligence seeks to eliminate disparities in mental health treatment outcomes, which are primary sources of chronic poverty and educational underachievement.

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  • TQIntelligence seeks to eliminate disparities in mental health treatment outcomes, which are primary sources of chronic poverty and educational underachievement.
  • Through voice biomarker and AI technology, TQIntelligence can identify mental health issues that children in treatment may be unable to articulate to their therapists due to lack of insight and awareness.
  • TQIntelligence uses voice biomarkers to support therapists at the time of care, during the counseling session to eliminate the disparities in treatment outcomes.
  • TQIntelligence is a voice artificial intelligence (AI) technology company seeking to eliminate disparities in mental health treatment, which are primary sources of chronic poverty and educational underachievement.

Colorado VNA Bolsters Its Services to the Community

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Monday, January 31, 2022

After Halcyon Hospice joined Colorado VNA in 2020, the organization has been continuously working to integrate increased hospice, palliative and bereavement care services into it what it offers to the community.

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  • After Halcyon Hospice joined Colorado VNA in 2020, the organization has been continuously working to integrate increased hospice, palliative and bereavement care services into it what it offers to the community.
  • "We've all been working as one organization - Colorado VNA and Halcyon at Colorado VNA - now, we are working under one mission and logo, too - the Colorado Visiting Nurse Association," stated Julie Nunley, President of Colorado VNA.
  • Colorado VNA updated its mission statement to the community to express its targeted goals of "Care, Quality and Compassion since 1889."
  • About Colorado VNA: Colorado Visiting Nurse Association (Colorado VNA) is a member of the Care Synergy Network and serves Coloradans as the state's leading home health care agency.

Government of Canada Invests in Projects that Raise Awareness of Dementia and Promote Dementia-inclusive Communities

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Monday, January 31, 2022

This finding highlights the stigma surrounding dementia, which can influence the way others see people living with dementia and how they see themselves.

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  • This finding highlights the stigma surrounding dementia, which can influence the way others see people living with dementia and how they see themselves.
  • These projects, which support the implementation of Canada's national dementia strategy, will raise awareness about dementia with a focus on reducing risk and stigma and improving the quality of life of people living with dementia and family/friend caregivers.
  • McGill University's Dementia Education Program will reach diverse communities in Montreal, as well as remote communities in rural Quebec.
  • Nationally, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is funding these projects through the Dementia Strategic Fund (DSF) as well as the Dementia Community Investment (DCI).

Be Tech Wise With Toddler, Say ASHA and the Screen Time Action Network

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Monday, January 31, 2022

ROCKVILLE, Md., Jan. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With parents and caregivers inundated with often-conflicting recommendations on screen time and technology usage by children, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and the Screen Time Action Network at Fairplay (Action Network) are releasing Be Tech Wise With Toddler!

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  • ROCKVILLE, Md., Jan. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With parents and caregivers inundated with often-conflicting recommendations on screen time and technology usage by children, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and the Screen Time Action Network at Fairplay (Action Network) are releasing Be Tech Wise With Toddler!
  • inEnglish[ PDF ] andSpanish[ PDF ].ASHA and the Screen Time Action Network grant free blanket permission for the handout to be reprinted in any quantity without modificationfor educational purposes.
  • www.asha.org
    The Screen Time Action Network is a coalition of practitioners, educators, and advocates working to promote a healthy childhood by reducing the amount of time kids spend with digital devices.
  • The Screen Time Action Network is a project of Fairplay.

AgeTech Startup, AskAnnie.ai, Is Launching a Voice-First Digital Assistant for Home Health and Home Care

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022

The demand for in-home care has never been greater yet home health and home care agencies are facing some of the largest staffing shortages in history.

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  • The demand for in-home care has never been greater yet home health and home care agencies are facing some of the largest staffing shortages in history.
  • AskAnnie.ai is a voice-first digital assistant providing front-line support across caregivers, families, patients, and home care agencies.
  • The platform is unique because it enables agency owners to coordinate care through chatbots, voice digital assistants, web dashboards, and mobile apps.
  • But now, AskAnnie is looking to expand and opening up its beta program to other home health and home care agencies.

Center for Autism & Related Disorders Joins NCAAS Coalition In Advancing Access to ABA Therapy for U.S. Military Families In 2022 National Defense Authorization Act

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Thursday, January 27, 2022

Membership in NCAAS allows us to connect with a network of like-minded autism industry leaders and advocates who are equally committed to achieving access to effective autism services and supports.

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  • Membership in NCAAS allows us to connect with a network of like-minded autism industry leaders and advocates who are equally committed to achieving access to effective autism services and supports.
  • We take seriously our responsibility to ensure individuals of all ages with autism have access to highly effective treatment, and our military families deserve the best.
  • According to the Defense Health Agency (DHA), more than 16,000 children of military families receive Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, the primary treatment of ASD, through the ACD.
  • NCAAS providers contract with TRICARE, public schools, Medicaid, CHIP, and commercial insurers to provide essential medically necessary treatment to patients of all ages.