https://homecarecon.com/wednesday Why Should You Provide Behavioral Health Services Now? COVID-19 has emphasized the importance of mental health services. According to a June 2021 report, 40% of people had mental health or substance abuse problems. Patients/clients receiving home care experienced unprecedented levels of anxiety and depression due to the increased isolation caused by COVID-19. Still more troubling, the suicide rate in many states now exceeds the COVID-19 morta

https://homecarecon.com/thursday Strategies to Promote Independence in Your Clients With Dementia Globally, the number of individuals with dementia will nearly triple to greater than 152 million by 2050. There is an impending need and an opportunity for home health agencies to promote interventions to assist people with dementia to maintain their current level of function in the home setting. Individuals with dementia lose independence due to progressive neurological deterior