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A Tip Sheet for Care of Textured Hair in Hospitalized Patients

AJN Off the Charts

“Black patients’ hair is often neglected due to lack of appropriate products and a predominantly non-Black health care staff unfamiliar with caring for hair different than their own.” “ The post A Tip Sheet for Care of Textured Hair in Hospitalized Patients appeared first on Off the Charts.

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Oncology Nurse Margaret Potter Shaves Head in Support of Cancer Patients

Daily Nurse

AdventHealth oncology nurse Margaret Potter has shaved her head during Breast Cancer Awareness Month for the past twelve years to support her patients experiencing hair loss, a common side effect of chemotherapy. Potter says hair loss can be particularly emotional for women, and she doesn’t want them to feel ashamed.

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Just One Braid: The Power of Small Gestures to Restore Patient Dignity

AJN Off the Charts

We witnessed the first casualties—not just of lives, but also of hope and intimacy—as we struggled to provide care and overcome our own anxieties amidst a scarcity of personal protective equipment (PPE). Braiding a patient’s hair, restoring a sense of self. Reflecting on ways to support patient dignity.

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Elevate Your Mood: The Power of Self-Care Through Personal Appearance

Euro-American Connections & Homecare

Painting nails or getting one’s hair done can greatly improve the well-being of seniors by addressing both physical and emotional aspects of their health. Physical Comfort : Properly trimmed nails and well-maintained hair can enhance physical comfort, reducing discomfort or irritation that may arise from neglect.

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Tips for Increasing Caregiving Patience: It Takes Practice!

Responsive Home Care

Does waiting in line at the grocery store make you want to pull your hair out? appeared first on Responsive Home Care. Do you get antsy when the doctor is running behind for your appointment? Some people just appear to project a natural sense of patience, no matter what the circumstances.

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California-Based Community Hospice Faces $5 Million Wage Lawsuit

Hospice News

Attorneys at the law firm Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw LLP are representing the health care workers in the matter. Allegations included derogatory comments about their hair, skin color and other physical characteristics. According to the lawsuit filed, Community Hospice, Inc.

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VOICES: Donnette Threats, Director, Product Management – Hospice, Homecare Homebase

Hospice News

Starting with small gestures, like bringing her ice water and combing her hair, we gradually built trust. I continued my journey in hospice care, several years later, as a counselor at Suncoast Hospice (later Hospice of the Florida Suncoast, now part of Empath Health).

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