By Phyllis Mundy (Guest Writer) Published: January 21, 2011 Citizens Voice Wilkes-Barre, PA The need for a robust home- and community-based service system is a pressing issue not only for Pennsylvania senior citizens but for taxpayers as well. Home- and community-based
detailsMedicare, Medicaid, Social Security funding: A solution born of the inevitable. It is no secret that the current obligations of the federal government for Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security are unsustainable. Each year, especially during political season, it is a hot
detailsBy Shannon Dauphin, content courtesy of Eldercarelink.com Moving to in-home care can be a difficult change, especially for an elderly loved one who is determined to remain as independent as possible. Here are a few tips to ease the transition for
detailsBy Vicki Hoak, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Homecare Association, content courtesy of pennlive.com. As a taxpayer and supporter of measures to curb the commonwealth’s skyrocketing Medicaid costs, I applaud Auditor General Jack Wagner for monitoring Medicaid error rates. I also
detailsBy Carol Bradley Bursack, Editor-in-Chief, content courtesy of Eldercarelink.com In-home care can be a wonderful bridge for an elder between being able to stay in his or her own home and needing assisted living or a nursing home. Some elders are
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detailsRecently, Comfort Care & Resources CEO, Jim Fetzner was nominated for a position to the public policy committee through the Pennsylvania Homecare Association. The group itself was created through the state’s Home Political Action Committee (PAC). The Home PAC is a
detailsBy Shannon Dauphin, content courtesy of ElderCareLink.com Choosing in-home care might be the best choice for you or your loved one–but how do you know for sure? This quick primer on in-home care can help you make that very important decision.
detailsComfort Care & Resources, Inc. is expanding to accommodate new clients. Comfort Care’s unique Brookside Home offering, which is a combination of a private residence and long term care services will double its size in the next six-months. Currently, there are
detailsComfort Care & Resources a home and community based long term care provider, has hired their long term care consultant, Danielle Wheeler. Wheeler will now be working directly out of the office as an Associate Director of Care, alongside resident Director
detailsComfort Care & Resources will be participating in the eleventh annual Memory Walk, “Taking steps to end Alzheimer’s”. Caregivers and office administrators from within the company are raising money and walking for this worthy cause. Danielle Wheeler, Long Term Care Consultant
detailsRecently Chief Executive Officer of senior healthcare provider, Comfort Care and Resources, Jim Fetzner has amended and added multiple positions to this rapidly growing company. Of the positions that have changed, Fetzner has redirected the duties of several administrative positions including
detailsComfort Care and Resources, Inc. will be introducing six new homes to be added to the Brookside Homes portion of the company within the upcoming year. A location for the neighborhood of these houses has not yet been determined. Current clients
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