South Carolina Home Care & Hospice Association

08/13/2025

A staggering 11% of family caregivers have received formal training to assist with activities of daily living (ADLs/IADLs), and just 20% have training in medical or nursing tasks—even though many are managing complex care like injections and wound care.
Over the past decade, the number of Americans providing unpaid caregiving has surged—63 million now provide ongoing care, up by 20 million since 2015. 🔗 https://ow.ly/ce7Q50WCZtK

08/12/2025

Adult Day Health care programs do more than provide a safe space — they enrich lives. 💙

They offer:
✅ Social connections to reduce isolation
✅ Health services like therapy, medication management, and dementia care
✅ Fall prevention through supervision and tailored activities
✅ Respite for family caregivers

At SCHCHA, we proudly advocate for these programs because they help seniors and those with disabilities stay independent, active, and connected, while giving families peace of mind.

Learn more about how SCHCHA advocates for
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Elite Home Care, Day Centers & Transportation
Tri-County Adult Day Services Inc

08/11/2025

Bipartisan Boost for Compassionate Care: New Bill to Strengthen Palliative and Hospice Workforce

On July 17, Representatives Buddy Carter (R-GA) and Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA) introduced the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA) — vital legislation designed to expand training, education, and research efforts in palliative and hospice care. These services play a critical role in providing comfort and improving the quality of life for patients facing serious illness, while also reducing hospital stays. In supporting these caregivers, Carter highlights rising burnout and the need for proper support, while Bera notes the importance of giving patients and families access to pain relief, clarity, and dignity.

Read more: https://ow.ly/UC8250WCXxq

The Official U.S. Senate website of Senator Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia

08/05/2025

Why in‑home care is rapidly becoming the preferred standard for aging
More and more families are choosing in‑home care for loved ones. A recent study explores why that’s becoming the new norm worldwide

Why?
Growing demographic shift: By 2030, 1 in 6 people will be over 60; by 2050, it’s projected to hit 22 % globally.
Affordability: Full‑time home care costs about $6,500/month vs nursing homes at $10,600/month on average.
Tech-driven independence: Smart sensors, telehealth, wearables and automatic alerts help keep seniors safe and engaged at home.
make home care more accessible.

Read more https://worldhealth.net/news/future-of-aging-is-in-home-care-new-standard/

More families are choosing in-home "aging in place" care because it’s personal, flexible, and increasingly supported by technology and policy.

07/31/2025

We’re excited to share that the Carolinas Foundation for Hospice & Home Care has been awarded a $170,000 grant from the SECU Foundation!

Over the next 2.5 years, this funding will help us develop and launch a standardized training and onboarding program for newly hired in-home aides across North Carolina. It will also include a train-the-trainer component and introduce a new certificate of completion through the Association for Home & Hospice Care of NC for aides who successfully finish the training.

We’re incredibly grateful to SECU Foundation for supporting our mission to strengthen and grow our home care workforce! 💙

07/31/2025

We’re pleased to share that SCHCHA President & CEO Tim Rogers and Shannon Pointer, DNP, RN, CHPN—SVP of Hospice & Home Health Services and Director of Professional Development—are representing SCHCHA at the Financial Summit hosted by the National Alliance for Care at Home.

Tim contributed to the Closing Keynote Expert Panel, and Shannon participated in the Peer-to-Peer Connection session, “Speak Out, Stand Up: Advocates and Ambassadors Connect,” helping elevate the voice of care leaders across the field.

07/30/2025

care providers are extremely concerned after Congress passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which includes staggering cuts—an estimated $1 trillion over the next 10 years.
Hospice leaders say the lack of clarity at both the federal and state levels leaves providers unsure how to continue delivering care safely and reliably.
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Congress recently passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA), which contains Medicaid cuts totaling $1 trillion over the next decade. Hospices are

07/29/2025

🏛️ Your patients. Your profession. Your voice.

Join fellow home care, home health, and hospice providers in Washington, DC for Alliance Advocacy Week, September 8–11 — and make your voice heard where it matters most.

This is your chance to:
✅ Meet with lawmakers
✅ Share real-world insights
✅ Advocate for the future of care at home

Whether you’re new to advocacy or a seasoned participant, you'll be supported every step of the way.

📅 Let’s come together to protect and advance the care our communities depend on.
🔗 Learn more & register: https://ow.ly/yg6L50WwRAQ

National Alliance for Care at Home

07/28/2025

New Research: Hearing Loss & Loneliness Linked to Faster Memory Decline in Seniors
According to a study from the University of Geneva analyzing data from over 33,000 older adults across Europe, individuals who experienced hearing loss—especially when paired with feelings of loneliness—showed significantly steeper declines in memory and executive functioning.
Interestingly, even socially integrated individuals who still felt lonely were at elevated risk.

Why it matters: hearing loss is common (affects ~65% of people aged 60+ globally), but often goes untreated. Addressing it via hearing aids may help reduce loneliness and support cognitive health.

✅ Interventions like hearing aids can help maintain social engagement and may slow cognitive decline
✅ Emotional loneliness—not just isolation—can magnify dementia risk
✅ Sensory health is a key modifiable factor for brain aging

If you or a loved one are facing hearing challenges, it may be time for an hearing check and supportive care to preserve quality of life as we age.

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Simple interventions to address hearing loss, such as hearing aids, may reduce cognitive decline in some cases, new research finds.

07/25/2025

Memory Cafés: A Safe Space for Connection & Comfort 💙
For people living with dementia—and those who love and care for them—everyday life can feel isolating. That’s where Memory Cafés come in.

These welcoming gatherings offer music, conversation, and companionship. No pressure. No expectations. Just a warm space where memories are honored and new ones can still be made.

Caregivers benefit too—finding support, sharing experiences, and remembering they’re not alone.

Explore how Memory Cafés are bringing joy, dignity, and relief to families living with dementia.
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The introduction of memory cafes can help those with cognitive impairment and memory loss.

07/23/2025

Technology That Cares 💙
The latest home care innovations are more than cool gadgets—they’re lifelines. A discreet GPS insole helps caregivers protect loved ones with dementia. A smart toilet seat quietly tracks vitals, turning everyday routines into early health insights.

These solutions aren’t about replacing care. They’re about enhancing it—helping families worry less, recover better, and stay home longer.

Read how these five innovations are reshaping home care, one thoughtful idea at a time.
🔗 https://ow.ly/XxLl50Wto3Q

07/22/2025

The Carolinas Foundation for Hospice & Home Care’s Board of Trustees met for their Annual Meeting today at the Association for Home & Hospice Care of NC’s headquarters in Raleigh. Great discussions took place surrounding our critical workforce issues and some strategic planning for the future. We are grateful to have these wonderful leaders leading the way for our industry.