GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colorado—Homewatch CareGivers, an in-home care services provider, announced the launch of its certified dementia care specialist training program, which aims to emphasize the importance of cultural sensitivity, inclusivity and a person-centered approach to dementia care. Additionally, the program intends to provide caregivers with the essential tools and knowledge for individualized care.

WASHINGTON—On Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, President Joe Biden signed into law HR 670, also known as the Think Differently Database Act, which requires the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish a website to provide information on resources available to individuals with a disability and their caregivers and families.

WAYNE, Pennsylvania—Renovus Capital Partners (Renovus) announced a strategic partnership with Superior Health Holdings, Inc. (Superior), a provider of home health and hospice services throughout Louisiana.

SEOUL, South Korea—LG Electronics (LG) plans to showcase an innovative, new solution that extends the convenience and comfort of the LG AI Home into mobility spaces at CES 2025. The "Lifestyle Solution for Mobility" concept vehicle, on display at the company's booth, will introduce the LG Mobility Experience (MX) platform.

EAGLE, Idaho—The Pennant Group, Inc., the parent company of the Pennant group of affiliated home health, hospice and senior living companies, announced it has closed on the purchase of certain Oregon assets of Signature Healthcare at Home (Signature).

As the country says goodbye to Jimmy Carter, many members of the hospice industry are reflecting on Carter’s contributions to the hospice industry and commending his efforts in raising hospice awareness.

Carter's national funeral service was scheduled to take place Thursday, Jan. 9 at 10 a.m. EST at the Washington National Cathedral, while his private funeral service was scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 9 at 3:45 p.m. EST at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, Georgia.

INDIANAPOLIS—MedEdge, an ancillary software and data services company, announced the appointment of Jon Love as president and chief growth officer. The company said this leadership change aims to elevate pharmacy, leverage data, enhance efficiency and improve financial performance.

CLEVELAND & MOORESTOWN, New Jersey—AnewHealth, a national pharmacy care management provider, announced the retirement of CEO John Figueroa and the appointment of Brian Adams as its new CEO and president.

MILWAUKEE—Direct Supply, a health care and senior living supplies provider, announced its VP of Homecare Sales Nick Bush has been appointed as the vice chair of the Health Industry Distributors Association (HIDA) Home Care Advisory Council.

With nearly 20 years of experience in the health care industry, the company said he is dedicated to improving care, efficiency and outcomes. 

STEVENS POINT, Wisconsin—Ki Mobility, a medical equipment manufacturer, announced Charlie Covert as the new president of mobility North America. Covert will work under both Ki Mobility and its corporate brand, Etac.