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7 Things You Should Know About Medicare's Home Health Care Benefit
Guide

7 Things You Should Know About Medicare's Home Health Care Benefit

Medicare covers more home health services than most people realize. Here's what you actually need to know before you or a family member needs care.

NCoA

National Council on Aging

Jan 25, 2026

#Medicare#Insurance
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What Is Home Health Care? A Complete Guide for Families
Education

What Is Home Health Care? A Complete Guide for Families

If someone mentioned home health care and you nodded along while having no idea what it actually involves, this guide is for you.

HHC

Home Health Care

Jan 20, 2026

#Getting Started#Education
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10 Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Home Health Agency
Guide

10 Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Home Health Agency

Not all home health agencies are created equal. Here's how to figure out which one is actually right for you.

HHC

Home Health Care

Jan 15, 2026

#Choosing Care#Questions
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Coming Home from the Hospital: What to Expect
Education

Coming Home from the Hospital: What to Expect

The trip home from the hospital can feel overwhelming. Here's how home health care helps bridge the gap, and what you should know before discharge day.

HHC

Home Health Care

Jan 10, 2026

#Hospital Discharge#Transition
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Stop Believing These 5 Myths About Home Health Care
Misconceptions

Stop Believing These 5 Myths About Home Health Care

I hear the same misconceptions about home health care all the time. Let's clear some things up.

HHC

Home Health Care

Jan 5, 2026

#Myths#Facts
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Getting Your Home Ready for Home Health Visits
Guide

Getting Your Home Ready for Home Health Visits

A little preparation before your first home health visit can make everything go more smoothly. Here's what actually matters.

HHC

Home Health Care

Jan 2, 2026

#Home Preparation#Safety
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Physical Therapy at Home: What You Should Know
Education

Physical Therapy at Home: What You Should Know

Home health physical therapy helps you recover without having to drag yourself to an outpatient clinic. Here's how it works and how to make the most of it.

HHC

Home Health Care

Dec 28, 2025

#Physical Therapy#Rehabilitation
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A Realistic Guide for Family Caregivers During Home Health
Guide

A Realistic Guide for Family Caregivers During Home Health

You didn't sign up to be a caregiver, but here you are. Here's some practical advice from someone who's worked with thousands of family caregivers.

HHC

Home Health Care

Dec 20, 2025

#Caregivers#Family Support
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Recovering from Joint Replacement at Home
Education

Recovering from Joint Replacement at Home

Hip and knee replacements used to mean weeks in rehab facilities. Now most people go home in days. Here's what to expect with home health PT and nursing.

HHC

Home Health Care

Dec 15, 2025

#Joint Replacement#Surgery Recovery
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What Those Medicare Quality Ratings Actually Mean
Guide

What Those Medicare Quality Ratings Actually Mean

Medicare rates home health agencies with star scores. But what do the ratings actually measure? And how much should you trust them?

HHC

Home Health Care

Dec 10, 2025

#Quality Ratings#Medicare
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Getting Help with Diabetes Management Through Home Health
Education

Getting Help with Diabetes Management Through Home Health

If your diabetes has been hard to control, home health nursing might help. A nurse visiting your home can catch what gets missed in brief office visits.

HHC

Home Health Care

Dec 5, 2025

#Diabetes#Chronic Disease
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Your First Home Health Visit: What Actually Happens
Education

Your First Home Health Visit: What Actually Happens

Nervous about a stranger coming into your home to assess you? Here's exactly what to expect from that first visit.

HHC

Home Health Care

Nov 28, 2025

#Getting Started#First Visit
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Home Health vs. Hospice: Clearing Up the Confusion
Education

Home Health vs. Hospice: Clearing Up the Confusion

People mix these up all the time. They're both care at home, but they serve completely different purposes.

HHC

Home Health Care

Nov 20, 2025

#Hospice#Comparison
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What's Changing in Home Health Care in 2026
News

What's Changing in Home Health Care in 2026

The home health industry keeps evolving. Here's what's actually changing and what it means if you or a family member needs care.

HHC

Home Health Care

Jan 10, 2026

#Trends#Industry News
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When to Call Your Home Health Agency (and When Not To)
Guide

When to Call Your Home Health Agency (and When Not To)

Something doesn't seem right. Should you call the agency? Go to the ER? Wait until your next visit? Here's how to think about it.

HHC

Home Health Care

Nov 15, 2025

#Communication#Emergency
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