As I made my own plans during the past two holiday seasons, I often reflected on how especially difficult it must be for residents living in long-term care communities and their families to celebrate ...

(Across caregiving and community, business and intergenerational attitudes, the pandemic and how we respond to it could change us forever. Next Avenue turned to some of our Influencers in Aging, a ...

Systematic efforts and a clear structure are decisive factors in the transition to person-centred health care. A new study reflects what is now a decade of experience and research in the field.

Person-centered care refers to “providing care that is respectful of and responsive to individual patient preferences, needs and values, and ensuring that patient values guide all clinical decisions.” ...

In August, Mountain States Healthcare Alliance, a 13-hospital integrated healthcare delivery system based in Johnson City, Tenn., received the 2012 National Quality Healthcare Award from the National ...

Earning a certification from Planetree International, an organization founded nearly 50 years ago, represents the highest achievement in patient- and family-centered care. February 22, 2019 A central ...

Health care quality measures traditionally take into account things that are easy to measure, such as adverse events, medication adherence, and trends in blood glucose levels. These measures are often ...

Background: To achieve optimal health and oral health, the system of care must place a person and their social well-being at the center of decision making and understand factors spent outside the ...

The intense pressure to meet staffing needs, along with the fervent obligation to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, can adversely impact our approach to leading people. Focusing on the ...

The American College of Physicians is promoting principles that are designed to support authentic participation of patients and family members in clinical care. Patient- and family-centered care is an ...

In the dynamic landscape of nonprofit organizations, few stories stand out as exemplars of success and impact. Person Centered Care Services (PCCS) is one such beacon, where dedication to community ...