Life & Death Matters

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Kathy Kortes-Miller has generously provided the first chapter of her book “Talking about death won’t kill you” for us to post here! If you are interested, Kathy is speaking about her book in our webinar on November 7, 2023. Have a read – we think you’ll agree it’s a stunning resource.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The post 5 Things to Know About New AccentCare CEO Laura Tortorella appeared first on Hospice News. “Actually taking over hospital-based assets, transforming those assets and creating the partnerships are transforming marketplaces for us — and are creating the right level and kind of partnerships.”

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HopeHealth

OCTOBER 14, 2022

The post 7 common myths about palliative care appeared first on HopeHealth. If you’re living with serious illness, palliative care can transform your life. But due to common myths, not enough patients understand how. Here’s what palliative care is — and isn’t.

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Minority Nurse

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Health equity isn’t just about access to healthcare, notes Elaine Foster, PhD, MSN, RN, vice president of nursing, Education Affiliates. At Egan, introductory courses talk a lot about health equity and social determinants of health, notes Alicea-Planas, as do clinical courses. “I

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HopeHealth

APRIL 12, 2023

HopeHealth President & CEO, Diana Franchitto, shared her heart about the important decision former President Jimmy Carter made in electing hospice care. Former President Jimmy Carter has taught many life lessons to many admirers over Read More The post Setting an example about hospice care appeared first on HopeHealth.

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Daily Nurse

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

And with the recent coronavirus pandemic sweeping the world still fresh in many of our memories, we might also be concerned about other potential travel-related diseases. The post What Nurses Need to Understand About Travel Medicine first appeared on Daily Nurse.

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High Peaks Hospice

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Far too many people wait until they are in the midst of a health care crisis before thinking about what options are available or what care they or their loved ones would have wanted. Hospice providers can help with information about care options and choices and ensure you live as fully as possible throughout your entire life.

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Nurse.com

MAY 16, 2023

Robin Cogan, RN Avoiding gun control rhetoric Cogan chooses her words carefully when she talks about gun violence. But when we talk about gun safety measures — not controlling guns, but keeping our kids safe — that’s a shared value we can all agree on.” It’s just as critical to talk to families about safely storing firearms.”

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HopeHealth

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Kids and teens who are seriously ill often need to talk through their thoughts, questions and fears about death. The post How to Talk About Death With a Child or Teen Who’s Near the End of Life appeared first on HopeHealth. Here’s how to create a safe space for them.

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Life & Death Matters

MARCH 20, 2023

Responding to questions about Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) may […] The post Using VERS When Responding to Questions About MAID appeared first on Life and Death Matters.

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Life & Death Matters

AUGUST 8, 2023

Granny celebrated her 100th birthday there, she helped with meal prep and even helped “care for” the […] The post Let’s talk about reframing nursing homes as community hubs appeared first on Life and Death Matters. It was a few blocks from my high school.

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Hospice News

MAY 9, 2022

Nevertheless, only about 38% of the chronically ill have documented their wishes, according to 2017 research in Health Affairs. . I think everybody in hospice and palliative care has to be really vocal about this. If there was a way for hospice and palliative care to connect with people, that would be a big step forward.”.

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Daily Nurse

DECEMBER 28, 2023

If you’re suffering from boredom, job dissatisfaction, or burnout , you may be stuck because you haven’t had the energy to do anything about it; instead, you continue to slog it out day after day. The post Thinking Innovatively About Your Nursing Career Development first appeared on Daily Nurse.

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Minority Nurse

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Despite the hectic days, Davis says the pace is what keeps him so passionate about his role. ” And at Johns Hopkins, he is in the heart of an academic medical institution, so there is a constant flow of new research to learn about as well. . It’s about the next generation.” “You just form a connection.”

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Life & Death Matters

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Talking About Death Won’t Kill You sounds like a story-book title, but it is actually a nonfiction book packed with “informational how-to’s” – as in how to talk about death and is written by Kathy Kortes-Miller – a palliative care educator and researcher.

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AT Home Care & Hospice

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The post What You Should Know About Pancreatic Cancer appeared first on AT Home Care & Hospice. Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer death in the United States, with a five-year survival rate of just 10%. However, early detection and treatment can improve survival rates significantly.

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Daily Nurse

MARCH 7, 2024

Springer Publishing launched a new monthly health care podcast series, Conversations About Health Care Delivery in the United States , featuring discussions with prominent experts, innovators, and leaders in the health sector available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Play starting on March 7.

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GeriPal

MARCH 31, 2022

Marilyn is joined by Guy Micco to talk about why poetry is important in general, why it’s important in medical or nursing education, and why it’s important for people who care for older adults. Along the way, they read poems, talk about poems, and sing a song by John Prine. I think he was about 25 at that time.

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Daily Nurse

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The post Why Practitioners Need to be More Informed About Infantile Spasms first appeared on Daily Nurse. I encourage other healthcare workers, especially those who work in ERs, to seek similar education on infantile spasms and understand how critical early intervention is with this disorder.

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HopeHealth

DECEMBER 21, 2022

The post “This is what life is about”: The legacy of a 90-year-old hospice volunteer appeared first on HopeHealth. A 90-year-old hospice volunteer reflects on 22 years of writing patients’ life stories and comforting families after loss. “My My life has been enriched beyond words,” she says.

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Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

JANUARY 25, 2023

Every year we spend a month helping the American Thyroid Association get the word out about thyroid related health issues, ways to get checked, and what to do about it. Feel free to ask your certified caregiver about them, your in-home care or family and friends. This month is thyroid awareness month 2023.

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Nurse Keith's Digital Doorway

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Metacognition is at its most basic the act of thinking about your thinking. So let's stop and think about our thinking, shall we? Photo by Ricards Zalmezs on Unsplash Metacognition and the Earnest Nurse When you think about your nursing career, what do you think about? Talk about a buzzkill.

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Life & Death Matters

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

What are Canadians asking about palliative care? We were curious to know what Canadians are asking or wanting to know about palliative care and a palliative approach. The post Canada’s Top 3 Questions About Palliative Care and a Palliative Approach appeared first on Life and Death Matters.

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Home Sweet Home In-Home Care

JULY 24, 2023

Knowing how to talk with parents about aging care is vitally important when safety is a concern. Maybe you recall having “the talk” with your parents about those cringeworthy pre-teen topics. You can reach us any time at (866) 229-2505 for more information about our highly personalized home care services in St.

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Caring Senior Service

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Let's dive into everything seniors and their families need to know about AFib, from its causes to treatment options. This irregular heart rhythm condition or arrhythmia, can have significant implications for seniors' health and well-being.

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Caregiver Warrior

JUNE 12, 2022

Don’t Miss the Chance to Talk About It! Get to know the people who help you care for your loved ones. Connecting through our stories brings us all closer. The post We Are All Just Walking Each Other Home. appeared first on Caregiver Warrior.

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AT Home Care & Hospice

JUNE 6, 2022

Facts About Home Health Care Services By: Anonymous Home health care refers to a wide range of health care services that can be given in your home for an illness or injury. The post Facts About Home Health appeared first on AT Home Care & Hospice.

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Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

MAY 24, 2023

Let’s explore what Older Americans Month is all about, highlight this year’s theme, and provide activities and ways to participate. It aims to raise awareness about the challenges faced by older Americans, promote elder care and well-being, and foster intergenerational connections.

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Minority Nurse

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

As a sponsor of the annual Critical Care Transport Nurses Day on February 18, the Air & Surface Transport Nurses Association aims to raise awareness of this nursing career path while simultaneously celebrating the nurses who work in dynamic critical care transport settings.

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HPNA podcast

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In this episode, we welcome Shari Alton, ADN RN, CHPN and Deb Bershad, BSN, RN, CHPN, to talk about Death Cafe in the Phoenix Chapter of HPNA. Deb and Shari speak on how Death Cafe encourages open discourse about death and dying for healthcare professionals and how to get involved.

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GeriPal

JUNE 2, 2022

Well, on today’s podcast we invite Monica Gandhi to sum up the evidence to date about how best to prevent getting COVID (or at least the severe outcomes of the disease) and how to treat it, including the role of Paxlovid in symptomatic disease. Stat news article about variants/COVID becoming more predictable. Alex: Great.

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Minority Nurse

MARCH 7, 2024

Springer Publishing launched a new monthly health care podcast series, Conversations About Health Care Delivery in the United States , featuring discussions with prominent experts, innovators, and leaders in the health sector available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Play starting on March 7.

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Solace

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

In a time of many sobering statistics, those about children impacted by the COVID pandemic are perhaps the most heartwrenching. Our societal taboos about grief and death and our well-meaning but sometimes misplaced fears about exposing children to death can make it difficult for kids to find their way through their personal grief journeys.

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AJN Off the Charts

AUGUST 14, 2023

If you’re not one of the people infected in Florida or Texas this summer, or a nearby resident, why should you care about malaria? If you plan to travel internationally, consult the CDC’s Yellow Book for detailed and up-to-date information about health and safety measures. The post Why Should You Care About Malaria?

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Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

For example, a white doctor might downplay complaints of pain after surgery from a patient of color due to engrained, inaccurate stereotypes about the strength or pain tolerance of BIPOC people, only to discover the patient is genuinely experiencing discomfort. The stigma of mental illness is also a concern when addressing infertility.

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Living Assistance Services

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

At Living Assistance Services, we’re dedicated to supporting seniors so they can live safely and independently at home for as long as.

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Changing Lives Podcast

JANUARY 22, 2024

In this episode we will be answering some of the most common questions about hospice care and the services provided by Hospice Quinte. We often receive the same set of questions around hospice care and for someone who has never had any exposure to it in the past, there are many aspects of it that aren’t intuitive.

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