Are you a Veteran in need of help? Each day our employees under the umbrella of Madison Family Companies are proud to partner with the VA Assistance program - from helping on the personal care services side with meal preparation, light housekeeping, companion care and more. On the home health side of our business, we are always working with those in need of care where they are most comfortable – at home. Studies show individuals heal better and are less likely to be re-hospit

The American Nurses Association celebrates National Nurses Week each May. In recent years, the entire month has been dedicated to appreciation of this much-needed career. Madison Family Companies believe nurses should be recognized not just this month, but all the year through. Our nurses make a difference every day to our many patients and their families. They embody the spirit of compassion and care in every healthcare setting. We hope you will join with us in recognizing t

Texas Association for Home Care and Hospice (TAHC&H) experts, including leaders of Madison Family Companies, recently took part in a well-coordinated March on Washington focused on advancing critical reforms in home health, Medicare Advantage, and veteran’s home care. The group visited 26 congressional offices, bringing firsthand experience and personal stories to lawmakers and staff on policy issues that significantly affect vulnerable Texans. Equipped with TAHC&H’s federal

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently announced the launch of the Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience – or GUIDE Model – a comprehensive new payment and care delivery initiative aimed at transforming dementia care for Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers. As the aging population and prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias continue to grow, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is exploring innovative strategies to enhance qual

Social workers are the liaison for patients so that the family can better navigate the health care system, which can be overwhelming and confusing. Social workers are a primary point of contact for patients and their families who help ensure all patient needs are met across the continuum of care. Social workers help coordinate specific services to ensure a patient is adequately provided for – wherever they call home. March, as National Social Workers Month gives us pause to s

Across the country, families are choosing care-at-home over institutional settings. Policymakers speak about expanding home- and community-based services. Payers are redesigning benefits around value and access. The promise is real. But promise alone does not shape policy. Voices do. That was the central message of a recent powerful industry conversation moderated by Rachel Hammon, Executive Director of Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice (TAHC&H), featuring panelists B

February is heart health awareness month and so we focus on women and heart disease – specifically how they present differently than men. Key differences in presentation include: · Women are more likely to have atypical symptoms, including pain/discomfort in the neck, jaw, shoulder, upper back, or stomach. · Extreme, unexplained tiredness also is a significant symptom in women. · Shortness of breath can occur with or without chest pain, even at rest. · Indigestion, nausea, or

Happy New Year from all of us at BSA-ComPassion home Health in Amarillo and in Lubbock, from Compassion Home Health Care. Madison Family Companies is excited about bringing Compassion Home Health Care to individuals in the Lubbock area. Locally owned and family-operated, Compassion Home Health Care boasts an experienced leadership staff with more than 25 years in the home health care industry and an accompanying staff with hundreds of combined hours. Now 20 years in Amarillo,

This holiday season, Madison Family Companies wish you the gift of comfort and care to bring peace into your home. Our compassionate team provides the support you or your loved one needs right where we all belong – at home. Our companies include BSA-ComPassion Home Health and ComPassion At Home in the Amarillo area. In the Lubbock area, we offer ComPassion Home Health Care and ComPassion Personal Care Services. All year long, we are honored and grateful for allowing us into y

Nationwide, many Americans choose surgery during the holidays to take advantage of time off for recovery and to meet out-of-pocket maximums before the New Year begins. Many surgeries require home health care, and while we know you have a choice, our expert staff at BSA-ComPassion Home Health in the Amarillo area and ComPassion Home Health Care in the Lubbock area are eager to help you in your recovery. We individualize your continuum of care to meet your recovery needs and wo