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Hospice of the Red River Valley to Open Hospice House

Hospice News

JUNE 6, 2022

Pediatric patients will have access to technology, art supplies, activities, music and toys, along with a “Village Row” area featuring a soda shop, gaming room and general store. “We Heather’s House will provide a space for children and teens to receive concurrent care alongside hospice services.

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Hydration Hacks for Nurses: How to Stay Energized Through Your Shift

Minority Nurse

APRIL 14, 2025

It can also replace sugary sodas that aren’t healthy in the long term. Use Hydration Packs to Flavor Water Although water is the go-to beverage recommended for thirst, not everyone appreciates the bland flavor. If this sounds like you, then go for hydration packets.

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Hydrate This Summer with Fruit Infused Water

Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

AUGUST 1, 2022

Set aside the juice, soda, and sugary drinks and grab a refreshing glass of fruit infused water! While the delicious flavor and fun colors and combinations may seem like the only reason to drink fruit infused water, there are actually tangible health benefits associated with it. What’s the deal with Fruit Infused Water?

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Using Beverage Thickeners for Seniors With Dysphasia

Home Sweet Home In-Home Care

DECEMBER 19, 2022

For seniors with dysphagia, however, liquids have to be thickened, making it difficult to feel as though your thirst is quenched, and changing your ability to enjoy things such as that first hot cup of coffee in the morning, or a glass of your favorite soda at lunchtime. What Are the Top Beverage Thickeners?

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How to Create a Recognition Rich Culture as a Retention Strategy

Healthy Workforce Institute

AUGUST 3, 2022

Each time the award is given out, the unit will get to enjoy something “pop” related (popcorn, soda pop, popsicle, lollypop, etc.). One of my clients created a POP award, which stands for “Positive Outstanding Peer” award. Check it out here to learn more about this creative award. Recognition Framework.

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Mental Health and Worship: Relating Faith and Psychology Part 3

The Chaplain's Report

OCTOBER 30, 2019

In Proverbs 25:20 we read, “Whoever sings songs to a heavy heart is like one who takes off a garment on a cold day, and like vinegar on soda.” And pouring vinegar on soda neutralizes them both, making them both useless – as well as a huge mess. It actually does more harm than good!

Grief

Feeding Your Nursing Career

Nurse Keith's Digital Doorway

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Do you avoid processed foods and soda? Are you conscientious about eating enough fruits and vegetables? Do you monitor your intake of saturated fat? Are you drinking enough water and exercising? As you care for your body, you should also be caring for your nursing career.

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Healthy Ingredients to Swap Into Recipes

Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Cut back on alcohol – replace an alcoholic beverage with sparkling soda or try drinking wine and beer instead of mixed drinks to keep the sugar content lower. Snack shift to plant-based – try thinking of replacing a fruit snack with a homemade fruit leather, or consider carrots and cucumbers with a hummus dip instead of chips and salsa.

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Healthy Holiday Recipes For Seniors and Diabetics

Accessible Home Health Care

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

It is no shock that sodas are full of sugars and are never the healthiest option. If you’re looking to make gravy but want to opt out of the drippings, you can make it using fat-free turkey broth, flour, and seasonings. Sometimes you want more flavor than your standard glass of water, and that’s okay!

Spring Cleaning Checklist for Seniors

Seasons Hospice

APRIL 13, 2022

You can also make your cleaning solutions using natural ingredients like vinegar and baking soda. When you’re shopping for cleaners, look for products that are labeled “non-toxic” or “eco-friendly.” Stay Hydrated. Cleaning can be dehydrating, so make sure to drink plenty of water.

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Solace Family Shares Recipes of Love

Solace

DECEMBER 7, 2022

1 tsp baking soda. 1 teaspoon baking soda. Mum’s Chocolate Chip Cookies. 1/2 cup margarine – softened. 1 cup white sugar. 1 cup brown sugar (packed). 2 teaspoons vanilla. 1 cup whole wheat flour. 1 cup white four. 1 tsp salt. 1 tsp baking powder. 1 ¾ cups oats. ¼ cup wheat germ (combined with oats, makes 2 cups). 1 1/2 cups flour.

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I think therefore I am? – What’s the best thing you did today?

Palliverse

MAY 14, 2022

I told him to go for it, hey why not make it into an ice-cream soda? Through his non-invasive positive airways pressure ventilation mask he chuckled and his whole chest shook. He wanted to drink Coca Cola, and to eat ice-cream. It wasn’t going to hurt him, and if he enjoyed it even better.

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Studying the Connections in Carbs, Casseroles and Grief

Solace

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

1 tsp baking soda. Mix all ingredients below. 1 cup of sugar. 1 Tbsp of cinnamon. 2 Tbsp of ground flaxseed mixed with a ¼ c of warm water; let sit for ten minutes, and then add (this is egg replacement; if you eat eggs you can simply put in 1 large egg). 2-3 brown bananas, mashed. 1 Tbsp vanilla. 1/3 cup plant-based milk. 3 cups flour.

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Optimizing Nutrition in Aging: A Podcast with Anna Pleet, Elizabeth Eckstrom, and Emily Johnston

GeriPal

AUGUST 1, 2024

Try to drink more water and less soda, try to eat more fruits and vegetables and less snack foods. But if you just start that discussion with them and say, hey, you’re starting metformin today, for example, it will really help that to work for you in the long term if you take more steps each day.

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