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International Day of the Midwife 2024; reflecting on midwifery’s position in the global community in the era of climate change.

Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

By Elizabeth Bailey, EBN’s Associate Editor for Midwifery and Women’s Health The 5 th May marks International Day of the Midwife. This is an opportunity to reflect on the contribution the profession of midwifery makes to the global community. For midwives, it is an opportunity to celebrate the work of colleagues and contemporaries around the world and reflect on ongoing challenges and opportunities for the impacts of midwifery.

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Beyond Aduhelm: New Alzheimer’s Treatment Options on the Horizon

Responsive Home Care

One positive thing about Alzheimer’s disease is it has captured the attention of researchers everywhere who are motivated to discover new treatment options. When an individual you love is diagnosed with the disease, however, the urgency to find help is all the greater. If this is you, be encouraged! Though Aduhelm, the controversial treatment approved […] The post Beyond Aduhelm: New Alzheimer’s Treatment Options on the Horizon appeared first on Responsive Home Care.

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The Identity Question of Family Caregivers

The Caregiving Years Training Academy

Our actions identify us as family caregivers to the health care systems all the time. A few weeks ago, a colleague tagged me in a LinkedIn post that asked this question: “Why don’t family caregivers identify as caregivers?” My colleague graciously shared that I define a family caregiver as anyone who worries about a family member. I think it’s important we think through how we define a family caregiver so our support, resources, services and help include anyone who could be a family caregi

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What Will I File Today?

The Caregiving Years Training Academy

I feel so much better after I file paperwork. My work space looks clean, uncluttered and inviting. I like to file more than paper. I especially love to file away an idea that I can pursue when I have more time and resources. Filing the idea is a way to take care of it. I feel incredibly empowered if a file away an observation about a colleague, like a special talent they’ve demonstrated or a particularly distressing encounter I’ve had.

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The Ultimate Guide to Improving Caregiver Engagement & Retention

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