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Creative strategies and tools to boost caregiver satisfaction [Webinar Recap]
The home-based care workforce will have 4.7 million total job openings by 2030, 3.7 million of which were vacated by caregivers moving into other occupations or leaving the labor force altogether. As the senior population continues to skyrocket, projected to triple over the next two decades, it’s vital to embrace tactics that can revitalize caregiver satisfaction and retain workers…
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Highlights from Better Outcomes User Conference 2023
What do live workshops, engaging sessions on industry topics, glow-in-the-dark drummers, the most electrifying host in health care, Layla, Margaritaville, and daring to deliver better care all have in common? AlayaCare’s Better Outcomes 2023 user conference! This year’s event was our biggest user conference to date, and it was an absolute blast! Hosted in Niagara…
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4 Ways to retain caregivers in home-based care
As the senior population continues to surge, projected to double by 2031, the criticality of hiring and retaining high-quality home-based care workers has never been more pronounced. The demand for compassionate caregivers who can provide exceptional care in a home-based setting is escalating rapidly. However, agencies are grappling with the challenge of retaining these invaluable…
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What is business intelligence & what does it mean to your Home-based care agency?
Home and community care providers are transforming their businesses to adjust to the tectonic shifts in the industry. Agencies need to leverage their systems to do more with less, and the catalyst for this change is to be obsessed about data driven decision making. Thankfully, the rise of business intelligence (BI) is unlocking actionable insights…
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4 ways home-based care technology reduces mileage for rural agencies
While no two home care agencies are alike, those that serve rural areas face several unique challenges compared to those that solely serve urban centers. In fact, though urban populations continue to rise, about 20.0% of people who live in the United States and 19% of those in Canada have rural abodes. For older adults here, ensuring access to…
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Why investing in caregivers improves home-based care quality
The demand for home-based care has increased significantly over the past few years. With advancements in technology and an aging population, it’s no surprise that the demand for caregivers is also on the rise. However, the industry is facing a shortage of qualified caregivers, resulting in increased competition and strain on the workforce. In this…
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Mental health challenges in home-based care: What you need to know
Home-based care has become an increasingly common solution for families and patients needing care outside of a traditional hospital or care facility. However, with the increase in demand and challenges with recruitment and retention of staff, caregivers are feeling the full weight on their shoulders. With long hours, irregular schedules, and physical and emotional strain,…
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Why home-based care agencies should keep track of hospital re-admission rates
For home-based care agencies, keeping their clients healthy and happy is of the utmost importance. One of the key metrics that agencies use to assess their success in this area is the hospital re-admission rate. A staggering 78.2% of home-based care providers said they weren’t tracking hospital re-admission rates based on a report in 2021. …
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How to advocate home-based care software and digital tools to your decision-makers
In the world of home-based care, technology has become a large part of everyday operations. From scheduling appointments to tracking client progress, software and digital tools have streamlined many aspects of home-based care work. There are so many digital tools out there, and when you come across a digital tool or software that can be…
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