Odyssey Healthcare

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region (HPCCR)

We invite you to participate in Light Up A Life - our holiday tradition of Commemorative Bells, Porcelain Stars, and Remembrance Trees. All meaningful ways to honor, remember, and celebrate your loved ones and friends, as we remember and honor the families we've served.

10 Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

Are you wondering how to pay for assisted living? Read our tips on eight common ways that families pay for assisted living care.

Hospice: What You Don't Know Can Hurt

This is the story of one nurse's encounter with a family where she helps clear up some misconceptions about what hospice is and does.

How to Find Free Rides for Seniors Who Live at Home

How to Find Free Rides for Seniors Who Live at Home. Help your parents stay active without busting your budget.

How to Recognize Signs It's Time for Assisted Living

Caring for a elderly parents takes a toll on families. When is the right time to move to assisted living? We ask a psychologist for signs.

Top 10 Dog Breeds for Seniors

Big or small, noisy or quiet, active or calm – choosing the right dog breed is important when you plan to be a pet owner in assisted living.

When and Why Should a Family Ask for Hospice Services?

Families are being approached by one or more of the many hospices in the area to admit their loved one to that agency. When and why should a family ask for hospice services?

When Seeking Value, Look to Home Health Care

In a recent communication, former Acting Administrator for the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services Andy Slavitt said, “Home Health Agency services are a critical part of the health care continuum and are instrumental in helping a patient with Medicare benefits recover after an illness or injury.”

What Drives Innovation in Health Care?

Innovation is in vogue in many industries including health care. But what exactly is innovation? That is the issue hospitals and academic medical centers are g…

Benefits of Home Health Care for Seniors

What is Home Health Care?

What is Home Health Care?<br>Care at home may be appropriate for a patient who has experienced an illness, hospitalization or surgery, which requires recovery or healing; or who has a new health care diagnosis that calls for a change in daily lifestyle.

Will New Models Reduce Health Care Costs For The Sickest?

Will this new model reduce health care costs for the sickest patients? Article elaborates on how ACOs and bundled payments are changing home care.

When a Health Care Proxy and Power of Attorney Disagree

Sometimes, when Dad and Mom name their adult children a health care proxy and power of attorney, the division of responsibilities can create conflict. Learn more about how to resolve a situation where a health care proxy and power of attorney disagree.

Is Health Care Service Corporation a Military Friendly Employer?

Find out if Health Care Service Corporation is Military Friendly® Military Friendly® is focused on helping transitioning veterans access the top Military Friendly® employers looking to attract and retain military veterans.

Insomnia leads to decreased empathy in health care workers

Study highlights the importance to evaluate and treat insomnia in health care workersA new study suggests that insomnia decreases empathy in health care...

Health care transparency measures moving beyond price

Employers can play an influential role in shaping their benefit design so that it encourages employees to look at high-value providers and use tools that help make the health care decision-making process more transparent.

What Is In-Home Health Care and is it a Good Fit for You?

As an informal caregiver, understanding what in-home health care is - is essential for ensuring that your loved one stays safe at home.

What is Home Health Care & What does it include?

Home Health Care is the hiring of an aide who will assist you, your aging parent, or elderly relative at home. The "care" provided through a Home Care company

Five Great Reasons to Become a Home Health Care Nurse

There are many different nursing career choices and pathways, but perhaps the most unique and rewarding is home health care nursing. Why? Learn more here!