Help Choose Home – National Association for Home Care & Hospice

Testimonials

When I first became a homecare executive, my predecessor and first home health & hospice mentor advised me to join HHFMA. “And never miss the Finance conference!” It was fantastic advice. The HHFMA has been a great source of current information over my career, and its mentoring program was a terrific additional benefit. I was fortunate to be assigned a wonderful mentor, Marcylle Combs. She answered my questions, introduced me to others, and helped me navigate all the resources available to members through NAHC and the HHFMA. I’ve also really enjoyed mentoring others over the years. If you are new to the HHFMA, a mentor can help you optimize your membership. If you are experienced, serving as a mentor is a wonderful way to give back to the homecare and hospice community.
Carolyn Flietstra BSN RN, Executive Vice President (Retired), Christian Living Services
The HHFMA Mentorship program has provided me with a great professional relationship with someone outside of my own organization. My mentor has been a great sounding board and someone I can reach out to as for insight and guidance related to professional development, speaking opportunities, educational resources and especially career aspirations. We often work together to discuss both financial and regulatory changes that will impact the home health and/or hospice industries. I cannot stress enough the value I have received being in the HHFMA Mentorship program and plan to become a mentor myself.
Mike Simione, Director of Cost Reports, SimiTree Healthcare Consulting
One of the most significant benefits of joining a professional organization, like NAHC, is the opportunity it provides to either be a mentor or to find one. As a previous “mentoree,” I am a huge advocate for the NAHC Mentorship program. I was blessed to gain Carolyn Fleistra as a mentor. Carolyn offered me the ability to learn the industry and association from someone who had worked in the industry at the executive level for years and someone who had been involved in the organization at a high level. She shared her experiences, shared tips, ensured I knew where to be, and above all, gave me a sense of belonging. I highly encourage anyone to seek mentorship
Summer Napier, President, Healing Hands Healthcare, LLC
Through the HHFMA Mentorship program I have had several formal and informal conversations with my assigned mentor. This has provided the opportunity to evaluate and achieve my career goals within the industry – like being appointed to the HHFMA Workgroup. The knowledge I have gained since joining the industry has been extensive and the HHFMA Mentorship program has played a major role in my career development. I will continue to contribute to the success of this initiative, including becoming a mentor myself.
RJ Gagnon, CFO, Androscoggin Home Health and Hospice

The National Association for Home Care & Hospice is pleased to serve as a sponsor of the Help Choose Home podcast. The focus is on initiating a national conversation about the choice to receive care in the home and age in place. The goal of the podcast is to make home a first-choice option in the minds of healthcare professionals, social service providers, insurers, and most importantly, individuals and families.

You can access the latest Help Choose Home podcasts below.

Are You Believing Common Misconceptions About Hospice Care?
December 9, 2021

Fred Johnson, President and CEO of Team Select Home Care, Discusses Pediatric Home Care
November 18, 2021

Alice Bonner’s Work with the CAPABLE Program and the Institute for Health Improvement
November 4, 2021

How The Loop Village Is Changing the Way Older Adults Socialize at Home
October 22, 2021

Cypress HomeCare Solutions and the Benefits of Employee-Based Agencies
October 7, 2021

How naviHealth Supports Patients in their Transition from Facility Care to Home Care
September 23, 2021

How Legislation Is Impacting Home Health from All Angles
September 10, 2021

Home Health Care Options and the Benefits Home Health Care Provides
August 27, 2021

Navigating Home Care Options
August 12, 2021

Independent Living Through In-Home Assistance
July 15, 2021

Aging in Place in Unprecedented Times: How the Pandemic Is Changing Home Care
June 5, 2021

How Home Care Options Are Evolving in a Post-Pandemic World (Featuring Bill Dombi)
May 7, 2021

Care at Home During the End of Life: Choosing Hospice and Appreciating Death
April 8, 2021

Elderly Health Care Tip: Palliative Care Helps Patients Make Empowered Decisions
March 26, 2021

How Androscoggin Is Changing the Landscape of At Home Senior Care
March 12, 2021

Innovative Home Care Options Benefit Seniors and Caregivers
February 26, 2021

How Health Care at Home Provides People With Greater Access to Care

February 5, 2021

How Proactive Planning Is Essential to Successfully Aging In Place
January 22, 2021

Improving Lives Through Meaningful Home-Based Care
December 18, 2020

Leading the Way: Home Care on a Path for Future Growth
December 4, 2020

The Coming of Age of the Home Care Industry: Meeting Senior Independent Living Needs Now and in the Future
November 13, 2020

Practical Information Every Family Needs When Helping to Provide At Home Senior Care
October 30, 2020

Veterans Aid and Attendance Helps U.S. Veterans Access Care at Home
October 15, 2020

The Important Role of At Home Senior Care During the Pandemic and Beyond
October 1, 2020

How Home Care and Technology Are Combining to Make Independent Living a Reality for Seniors
September 17, 2020

End-of-Life Care at Home and the Important Role of Hospice
September 3, 2020

Home Health Care Options are Increasingly Accessible to More People Thanks to Technology
August 20, 2020

At Home Health Care: The Power of Caring for People, Not Patients
July 24, 2020

Professional Home Care Services: Meeting the Ever-Changing Needs of Clients
July 10, 2020

Care at Home Helps Promote Health, Independence and Safety for Seniors
June 24, 2020

Home Health Care Options: Why Home Is One of the Safest Options for Seniors During the Pandemic
June 17, 2020

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