South Carolina Home Care & Hospice Association

08/11/2026

Big thanks to our Diamond Sponsor, Axxess for continuing to invest in tools that support our members! 🙌

Axxess is rolling out a new lineup of AI-powered agents built to streamline operations and cut down on administrative work — giving care teams more time to focus on patients.

Coming soon: an Intake & CRM Agent, Ambient Listening Agent, RCM Management Agent, Compliance & QA Agent, and Workforce Automation Agent — all working together across the Axxess ecosystem.

Curious what this could mean for your organization? Take a look: www.axxess.com/ai

08/07/2026

📉 Rising costs are putting access to diabetes care at risk.

Home Medical Equipment (HME) providers report increasing costs for Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) and insulin pumps, while reimbursement rates have remained largely unchanged. These financial pressures can impact timely access to essential supplies for patients managing diabetes.

Learn more about the challenges facing providers and why sustainable reimbursement matters for patient care.https://aahomecare.org/files/galleries/CGM_Infographic_FINAL_06_26.pdf

08/05/2026

Here's a quick test: Google your own business. What shows up? 🤔

Now try asking ChatGPT or another AI tool to recommend a provider like yours nearby — are you even mentioned?

A great HomeCare Magazine article dives into why your online presence matters more than ever — from keeping your Google Business Profile up to date, to staying active on social media, to a newer concept called AEO (Answer Engine Optimization), which helps AI tools find and recommend your business.

More people than ever are searching online and asking AI for recommendations before they ever pick up the phone. Worth a read:

Here’s a quick test: Open Google and search for your business. What comes up?Now open an AI platform such as ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini and ask it to recommend a durable medical equipment (DME) provider in your area. Are you mentioned?For most DME providers, the answer to at least one of those ques...

08/03/2026

Family caregivers give so much of themselves — but taking a break isn't selfish, it's necessary. 💙

A helpful AgingCare article breaks down the many types of respite care available, including in-home respite, adult day care, short community stays, and even inpatient respite for hospice patients (up to 5 days, covered by Medicare for eligible patients). It also covers how to find and vet a respite provider.

If you're a caregiver, remember: your wellbeing matters too. Check out the full list of resources here:

Respite care comes in many different forms and allows family caregivers to take a hard-earned break from providing hands-on care.

07/31/2026

Ever wonder what the real difference is between "home care" and "home health care"? 🏡

A recent U.S. News article breaks it down: home care helps with everyday tasks like dressing, meals, and errands, while home health care brings in a layer of skilled medical support. The article also covers 2025-2026 cost estimates and tips for making a home safer for aging in place.

A great one to share with families exploring their options! https://health.usnews.com/home-care/articles/senior-home-care-aging-in-placeme-care/articles/senior-home-care-aging-in-place

Compare in-home caregiving options for seniors who want to stay in their own home for as long as possible. Also explore state-by-state cost data and discover expert-vetted tips for safely aging in place.

07/30/2026

It's National Intern Day! 🎉👏

Today we're giving a shoutout to all the interns making a difference across home care, home health, and hospice organizations. From lending a hand with patient care coordination to supporting marketing, admin, and everything in between — interns bring energy, fresh ideas, and a real passion for helping others.

To every intern out there (past and present): thank you for choosing a field built on compassion and care. Keep up the great work! 💙

07/28/2026

Did you know that only about 1 in 5 young adults with advanced cancer receive palliative care while they're being treated?

A new study in JAMA Network Open looked at nearly 68,000 patients ages 18-39 with stage IV cancers and found that concurrent palliative care use only reached 18.3% by 2023 — and it's even lower for conditions like lymphoma and brain tumors.

Why the gap? A big part of it is stigma. Too many people still think "palliative care" means giving up on treatment, when really it's about managing symptoms and improving quality of life while treatment continues.

For young adults especially, that support can make a huge difference — helping them navigate not just their diagnosis, but everything else life throws at them during treatment: school, careers, relationships, family planning.

This is exactly the kind of work our home care, home health, and hospice community shows up for every day. 💛

Read more: https://www.oncnursingnews.com/view/young-adults-with-advanced-cancer-lack-access-to-concurrent-palliative-care

07/27/2026

Caring for a patient or loved one with dementia? This AARP article offers some great ideas your care team (or the families you support) may find helpful. 💙

It shares how families are keeping their loved ones engaged and connected — through movement, music, art, and even a favorite pet — while working alongside home health, hospice, and home care support. The article includes 8 simple, practical ways to bring more connection and quality of life into daily caregiving.

A good one to share with patients, families, and staff alike:

Preserving familiar routines and introducing new activities can support cognition and preserve independence

07/24/2026

Happy National Self-Care Day! 💛

To every home care aide, hospice nurse, home health therapist, and caregiver reading this: you spend so much of your time taking care of others. Today is a reminder to take care of YOU, too.

Caregiving is one of the most meaningful jobs there is — and also one of the most demanding. It's okay to rest. It's okay to ask for help. It's okay to say "I need a minute" and actually take it.

A few small ways to practice self-care today:
🌿 Step outside for some fresh air between visits
💧 Drink some water and actually eat lunch (we see you skipping it!)
📞 Call a friend or coworker just to talk
😴 Protect your sleep tonight
🙏 Give yourself credit for the hard work you do every single day

To all our home care, home health, and hospice heroes — thank you for showing up for others. Today, we hope you show up for yourself too. 💙

07/22/2026

The chief medical officer role in hospice isn't what it used to be! 👩‍⚕️

CMOs used to focus mainly on managing clinical staff. Now, according to hospice leaders featured in a new Hospice News article, they're helping steer business strategy, building community partnerships, and even staying hands-on with patient care — all at once.

As one CMO put it, the role has moved from "distant" C-suite work to being right in the mix of day-to-day care and decision-making.

It's a great look at how hospice leadership is evolving to meet patients where they are, sooner. Check it out:

For hospices, the role of the chief medical officer is expanding beyond the role of overseeing the medical staff and into the regulatory and business