HopeHealth
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
When Phil saw the ad for hospice volunteers in Massachusetts, he wasn’t sure if a guy like him could help. But he knew he wanted to try. The post The reason I do this: How a hospice volunteer finds his purpose appeared first on HopeHealth.
Hospice News
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
The continued licensing of new hospices in California despite a moratorium is “deeply disturbing and frustrating,” the California Hospice Network (CHN) indicated in a statement. The practice is undermining efforts to combat hospice fraud, which has been rampant in California according to media and state government investigations. In 2021, the state enacted two hospice reform laws — Senate Bill 664 and Assembly Bill 1280 — designed to strengthen oversight, including a moratorium on new licenses
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Daily Nurse
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Every January, the Gallup organization publishes the results of a survey that provides insight into which professionals the American public finds the most ethical and honest. For those who love and recognize nurses for their hard work caring for millions of patients across the lifespan, it’s no surprise that nurses have been number one on Gallup’s list for 22 consecutive years.
American In-Home Care
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
As you’re shopping for heart-shaped boxes of candy and cards this month, it’s also a great reminder to consider heart health! February is American Heart Month, a dedicated time to raise awareness about maintaining a healthy heart and emphasize the importance of adopting heart-friendly habits. Heart disease remains a significant health concern globally, but the good news is that simple lifestyle changes can substantially reduce the risk.
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Nurse Nacole
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
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Home Sweet Home In-Home Care
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
We can help you manage your time as a caregiver. As a family caregiver, are you strapped for time on a daily basis? If you are like most family caregivers, carving out enough time to fulfill each day’s basic requirements may be hard enough. The thought of having regular intervals of downtime might seem unattainable. Caregiving is an all day, everyday job.
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Hospice News
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
After 75 years of service, Georgia-based hospice provider Visiting Nurse Health System (VNHS) has its sights set on the future. Founded in 1948, the organization was the first home-based care provider to operate in Georgia, and in 1975 launched the state’s first hospice program. A major goal for 2024 will be to maximize the benefits of its technology investments.
Palliverse
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Photo by Gabriella Clare Marino on Unsplash When I received the second referral for our man with Chronic Pain I decided to be a bit more careful. Again he didn’t fit within our referral criteria, he didn’t have a life limiting diagnosis which is usually one of the non-negotiables for people under our care. That’s what it looked like on paper, but I will always give a person the benefit of the doubt.
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