What is an ACO? An ACO (or Accountable Care Organization) is an organization where “groups of doctors, hospitals, and other health care providers, who come together voluntarily to give coordinated high-quality care to their Medicare patients. The goal of coordinated care is to ensure that patients get the
The Physical, Emotional, and Psychological Impact of Helping Others Compassion fatigue is defined as the physical, emotional, and psychological impact of helping others. By comparison, burnout is a term that describes the impact of being in a stressful workplace. If you’ve been pouring yourself out in the care
Six Blogs You Should Check Out in 2022 We’ve scoured the internet for the most interesting, entertaining, inspiring, and informative blogs on all things aging. From faith to finance to fashion, and from hilarious to heartbreaking, we’ve got you covered with the best reading online for aging with
Establishing a Relationship of Trust One of the major barriers standing in the way of a client hiring their first caregiver is an element of trust. Maybe they’ve had a bad experience with a caregiver in the past? Perhaps they are afraid of losing their independence or welcoming
Avoiding Scams Recently we had the opportunity to connect with Christ Burnaw with “Safe Seniors” – an advocacy organization that is part of Age Well Services for Ottawa, Muskegon and Oceana counties. Safe Seniors is a collaborative Group of over 40 partner organizations working together on Elder Abuse education,
An American Love Story The first time Ed laid eyes on Jane was the spring of 1950. Jane was wearing a navy, polka-dot circle skirt and white top. Her dark curls and dazzling smile melted his heart and a year later they were married. When Ed was sent
The Veterans Affairs Community Care Network (VA CCN) is a program created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. This network helps Veterans access healthcare in their communities, when the VA cannot provide.
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