Chicago Caregiving
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
experiences abuse or neglect , according to a 2023 study. An objective person to talk to — such as a friend, counselor, social worker, or support group — can help, Bilkey says. Try not to feed into that. It’s up to the child, really. And in the U.S., there are millions of people in this situation.
Home Care Pulse
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
She could no longer feed herself, much less cook, and was dependent on others for everything. Alice has stated that she is unsure about a feeding tube but is certain she does not want a ventilator or other assistive breathing device. Do your social workers know how to access the lending closet for specialized equipment?
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Hospice News
MAY 25, 2023
The conversation took place on April 20, 2023, during the Hospice News Palliative Care Conference. This article is based on a discussion with Anthony Spano, Director of Client Development at Netsmart and Nikki Davis, Vice President of Palliative Care Programs at Contessa Health. The article below has been edited for length and clarity.
GeriPal
APRIL 6, 2023
Alex Practice-PC Program Information: UCSF’s Practice-PC program is now accepting applications for the 2023-2024 year. We welcome all professions, including but not limited to physicians, chaplains, social workers, nurses, nurse practitioners, case managers, administrators, and pharmacists. Eric: And lastly, LaVera.
GeriPal
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
Eric and I are working on it…maybe by 2023? . So I was really excited to bring in a couple of co-editors who were young and hip, and at the cutting edge of palliative care now, along with my collaborators: the social workers, the psychiatrist, a chaplain to really make this book relevant for now. AlexSmithMD. Transcript.
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