“Fee-for-service” is a payment model where services are unbundled and paid for separately. In healthcare, it gives an incentive for physicians to provide more treatments because payment is dependent on the quantity of care, rather than quality of care. For years, healthcare was stuck in
Houston-based Genova Health walked away from Hurricane Harvey with one lesson: Communication and coordination between all team members is key to keeping operations going. Genova Health offers care management, skilled nursing and home care services, the last of which operates under its Family Tree In-Home
As our parents age, making sure that their livelihoods are well kept, happy, healthy and fulfilling can be quite a daunting task. Sometimes uprooting your own life or even theirs is next to impossible and completely impractical. However, there are services that can aid your
The percentage of the elderly population in the United States is growing, as is the age of life expectancy. With this rise, there comes a need for quality care that fits our comfort, lifestyles and wallets. Senior home care can offer many benefits to meeting
Today we’d like to introduce you to Alex Bonetti and Daniel Gottschalk. Alex and Daniel, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far. Early in life, I made a commitment to myself
Family Tree In-Home Care, a portfolio company of Genova Health, has partnered with Uber to launch Ride With Family Tree™ in Houston and its surrounding counties. Ride With Family Tree™ leverages Uber’s cutting edge technology and Family Tree’s personal touch concierge service to make safe and reliable
In the evening of April 13, at the Houston Medical Center, Uber and Genova’s Family Tree announced the launch of the Ride With Family Tree ™ service, which is available in the Houston area. Provide peace of mind to provide services to help the elderly
The Houston Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Awards will be held early this year, so it’s only April but we’re ready to announce the honorees. Once again, hundreds of individuals from across all industries were nominated this year, and the honorees include CEOs and other
There might come a time when you will have to decide what will be best for your loved one. Making the decision to care for your elderly parents in home can be tough. The best thing to do, before making the decision to move your
As we age, most of us we will need help with our ADL’s (basic care needs) or our IADL’s (skills that allow us to live independently). As seniors age, there might come a time for senior assistance. If your loved one can manage their ADL’s
Knowing the difference between Alzheimer’s and Dementia is important, especially for the care of an aging loved one. The biggest differentiator between the two is that Alzheimer’s is a disease while Dementia is a syndrome that cause deterioration of the memory. According to World Health
Snow storms, blizzards, black ice – winters can be scary and torturous in most states. While most people like to stay indoors, cozied up by a fire, there are a few people out there who might need some extra consideration. Elderly seniors may need some
The term “The Sandwich Life” has taken off and spread through the baby boomer generation like fire. What is it, you ask? The Sandwich Life refers to a person, typically in their late 30’s, 40’s, and early 50’s, who is having to not only take
You’ve done your homework. You have interviewed several In-Home Care agencies. You asked the tough questions and you have narrowed down your search. How do you know which In-Home Care Management Program to choose? After all, you want to know your loved one will be
In-home care services help seniors maintain independence while allowing them to stay in the comfort of their own home. Hiring an in-home care professional is a big decision. You want nothing but the best for your loved one and there are a lot of questions
Deciding whether or not it is time to get in-home healthcare for loved ones can be tough. According to an AARP study, 90% of seniors want to stay in their own home. So how do you know when it is time? There are many questions
During the holidays, senior citizens who live on their own often have a tough couple of weeks. Yet home healthcare, an industry that earned $72.2 billion in expenditures in 2010, is great for seniors. In home senior care professionals can help these individuals tremendously, but
Every year, more than 8.7 million people receive home health care support from long-term home health agencies. There are many reasons why so many senior citizens opt for home health care. If you believe that your elderly loved one should seriously consider receiving home health
Talking with senior citizens about the future can be difficult. This may explain why more than 90% of survey participants in the U.S. over the age of 65 have not even spoken with their significant others, parents, or adult children about critical long-term care issues.
For people over the age of 65, the lifetime probability of being disabled in at least two daily activities or being impaired cognitively is 68%. Dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease (which accounts for 60%-80% of all dementia conditions), is far too common with elders. For those
Throughout the U.S., Alzheimers is the sixth leading cause of death. It’s a horrible disease to have and it’s almost as difficult to see someone you love go through it. Sadly, there isn’t a simple cure that will rid our loved ones of Alzheimers. But
Quality elderly care is so important for the benefit of our aging loved ones. We want them to be in the best possible scenario, but we still want them to have the independence and comfort that they’re used to. Even if they are struggling with
Alzheimer’s, which is the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S., is also a global epidemic. Researchers have spent decades searching for a cure and there is still no known remedy for this mental illness. And as people live longer and longer lives, this
When we think of the future, no one imagines themselves in a wheelchair. Yet the lifetime probability of someone becoming disabled in at least two daily living activities is about 68% for people ages 65 and older. Unfortunately, it’s just a part of life. Our