Monthly Archives: February 2017

Hiring? How to Check a Caregiver’s References

Posted on February 13, 2017 by Elder Care Advice blog

Whether hiring for a loved one (or two) at home or hiring a new employee for a small or large corporate agency, it is important to know who you are really getting. First time hiring or replacing of caregivers can … Continue reading →

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FINAL RULE: Skilled Nursing Facility 30-Day All Cause Readmission Measure (SNFRM)

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Elder Care Advice blog

In the Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 SNF Prospective Payment System (PPS) final rule, CMS adopted the SNFRM as the first measure for the Skilled Nursing Facility Value Based Purchasing (SNF VBP) Program. The measure is defined as the risk-standardized rate … Continue reading →

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Ideas for Loving Up an Elder on Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 1, 2017 by Elder Care Advice blog

Whether you love them with all your heart or kinda just like them, you can make St. Valentine’s Day special for the elder in your care. You do not have to be crafty or clever (or have deep pockets) to … Continue reading →

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