Happy Healthy Caregiver

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

9 caregiving experts share their video stories about the women who inspire them as a way to celebrate Women's History Month. The post Women’s History Month: The Women Who Inspire Us appeared first on Happy Healthy Caregiver.

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American In-Home Care

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

While chest pain is the most well-known symptom of a heart attack, it's important to recognize that men and women often experience other distinct warning signs. Unique Warning Signs of a Heart Attack in Women Women, on the other hand, may not always present with classic chest pain. What Are the Risk Factors for Heart Attacks?

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Responsive Home Care

AUGUST 16, 2022

In a recent study of nearly 100,000 women ranging in age from 50 – 79, it was discovered that consuming a higher level of potassium resulted in a lower stroke risk for […]. The post Potassium May Lower Stroke Risk for Women appeared first on Responsive Home Care.

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Minority Nurse

APRIL 19, 2022

As millions of women in the U.S. The Conversation asked dermatologist Danita Peoples of Wayne State University’s School of Medicine about alopecia and why certain forms of it can disproportionately affect Black women. Alopecia areata can show up at any age, from children to adults, and both men and women. What is alopecia?

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Comforcare Home Care

JULY 27, 2022

Facts about women and dementia. More women are affected by dementia than men. Worldwide, women with dementia outnumber men 2 to 1. Brain scans tell us that the rate at which brain cells are dying in the brain is faster in women than in men. Women are more likely to live longer than men.

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Hospice News

JULY 9, 2024

Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston applied an AI algorithm to facilitate timely transitions to hospice for patients presenting in the emergency department. ” The post Brigham and Women’s Hospital Speeds Hospice Transition with AI appeared first on Hospice News.

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Demographically, women are nearly twice as likely to be victims of violence and abuse than males. About 1-in-4 women compared to 1-in-9 men experience some form of violence from their partners in their lifetime, according to a report from NO MORE. About one-third of clinicians are women, the report indicated.

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Life & Death Matters

MAY 23, 2024

It was nearing 21:00, we were a classroom of exhausted women that […] The post The best career advice she had ever received, and then she gave it to us appeared first on Life and Death Matters.

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Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

JUNE 16, 2024

For more than two decades, the UK Confidential Enquiry into Maternal Deaths has consistently shown that women of Black and Asian ethnicity have a significantly increased risk of dying during pregnancy or within six weeks of the end of pregnancy, when compared with women of White ethnicity. A one-off tick box approach will not do.

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Daily Nurse

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Her incredible achievements and relentless pursuit of challenges inspire her colleagues and women aspiring to make a difference in their respective fields. Captain Molly Murphy’s journey inspires all women to fearlessly pursue their ambitions and break barriers in their chosen paths. Nominate a Nurse of the Week!

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Hospice News

APRIL 10, 2024

Women who choose perinatal hospice tend to be white, married and religious with above-average incomes, according to recent research from the Family Research Council. Some of the states with restrictive reproductive health laws have passed policies related to perinatal palliative and hospice access.

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Minority Nurse

MAY 7, 2024

However, her story doesn’t end there—she later became a well-known leader in the nursing field, co-founding the National Association of Colored Graduate Nurses (NACGN) in 1908 and supporting the women’s suffrage movement before it became popular. Over time, Mahoney grew fond of her work, referring to her clients as family.

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Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

JUNE 2, 2024

In the vibrant tapestry of South Asian cultures, traditional practices, and deeply rooted taboos, a powerful force is emerging to reshape maternity care and advocate for the rights of women and birthing individuals from the global majority. Women are not listened to and are left feeling dismissed and undervalued [1].

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Adobe Hospice & Home Health

MAY 20, 2024

National Women’s Health Month highlights the importance of prioritizing female healthcare. Home Health Care emerges as a powerful tool in this regard, offering a multitude of benefits for women recovering from various health issues within the comfort and familiarity of their own homes.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Factors that contribute to unsafe conditions include the mental and emotional state of patients and families and attitudes regarding women and racial and cultural bias, among others, McCann-Davis indicated.

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Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Black women are almost twice as likely to experience infertility as their white counterparts, but only 8% of Black women seek fertility treatment, compared to 15% of white women. Studies show that Black women also have higher rates of pregnancy loss , including miscarriages and stillbirths when compared to white women.

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Daily Nurse

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

She says the anxiety these symptoms, like hot flashes and night sweats, create results in women feeling like they have no control. ” African American women are 60 percent more likely to experience VMS, says Dr. Makeba Williams, an OB-GYN and associate professor at Washington University in St. Nominate a Nurse of the Week!

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Minority Nurse

JUNE 24, 2024

Being a representative for my community and advocating for the needs and concerns of women’s health nurse practitioners across the nation has been challenging and rewarding. In addition to these efforts, I have collaborated with other professional organizations to advocate for legislation that supports women’s health.

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Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Nurses can help bridge that gap and improve women’s healthcare nationwide. Nurses can provide healthcare services to women in need and help spread awareness of critical issues, educate others, and help women make more informed decisions about their bodies. Breast cancer. Osteoporosis. Providing Education.

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Minority Nurse

JANUARY 9, 2024

With January’s designation as Cervical Health Awareness Month , nurses can take this month as an opportunity to talk about cervical health and the great strides in helping raise awareness about how women can protect their own bodies.

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Hospice News

JULY 11, 2024

The faith-based organization was established in 1899 by a group of Catholic widows who called themselves the Women of Calvary. Its initial mission was to care for dying women who had been abandoned by the health care system, often with nowhere to live and no one to care for them.

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Hospice News

JULY 25, 2023

Physicians in training need greater exposure to geriatric training in order to better grasp the needs of older patients, including during transitions to hospice, according to Dr. Julia Lowenthal, a geriatrician from Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

It’s terrible how many men and women are experiencing their last days or hours of life in prison,” Garlock told Hospice News. A lot of times these programs are run by the incarcerated men and women, with nurses and doctors having a very small part in taking care of them.”

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Women in particular are more likely to experience these difficulties, according to Legacy Health Endowment President and CEO Jeffrey Lewis. Women who leave the labor force early because of care-giving responsibilities cost themselves an average $324,044 in lost salary, Social Security and pension contributions over their lifetimes.

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Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

MAY 5, 2024

Every time I hear about these kinds of environmental disasters, I think about the midwives working in those areas and how they might be able to continue with their work and ensure safe outcomes for women and babies. Immediate Needs and Concerns among Pregnant Women During and after Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda).

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Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

JUNE 9, 2024

The ICM (8) asserts that midwives should support women in making individual care choices, understanding cultural norms and practices related to sexuality, reproductive health, marriage, the childbearing continuum, and parenting. Soltani, H., van Streun, Y., Papadakaki, M., Jokinen, M., Triantafyllou, E.,

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AT Home Care & Hospice

MAY 20, 2024

National Women’s Health Month highlights the importance of prioritizing female healthcare. Home Health Care emerges as a powerful tool in this regard, offering a multitude of benefits for women recovering from various health issues within the comfort and familiarity of their own homes.

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Hospice News

MAY 3, 2024

Lilley is a surgical oncologist and palliative care physician at Boston-based Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. But not all palliative surgeries result in beneficial outcomes for patients, according to researcher Dr. Elizabeth Lilley.

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Daily Nurse

JULY 31, 2024

When she walked into the patient’s room, she recognized both women and said, “Do you remember me?” The women said yes. While providing an update about the cat, the women shared that they missed Papa Bear. Graziadei surprised both women by bringing the cat into the room, and a reunion filled with tears and joy unfolded.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 5, 2024

In most of those, the rise was greater among women and cancer patients. Studying the impact of the pandemic on place of death matters because it may signal critical disruptions in end of life care. If so, it should inform health policy and planning.” Home deaths increased during the pandemic in 23 countries.

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Home With Help

APRIL 18, 2024

The Know Women is a global organization that highlights and unifies exceptional women in business. Know gives high achieving women a platform to be seen, heard, and connect with like-minded women. Flip through the virtual version here and see the feature of Kimberly Mitchell: a Woman to KNOW!

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Hospice News

JANUARY 31, 2024

ICU survivors often experience significant functional impairments months to years after discharge,” stated a study Akgün co-authored. The communication facilitated by palliative care helps decision-makers understand the gravity of the situation and the future implications of their care choices.

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Hospice News

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

A large majority of aides are immigrant women, making these a key demographic to focus on when shaping recruitment approaches, according to Klein. The majority of this workforce are women, many of whom are immigrants,” Klein said. “So,

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Diversity Nursing

JANUARY 18, 2024

A Family Nurse Practitioner degree allows you to work in various settings, including primary care, family medicine, emergency care, pediatrics, women's health, and so much more. Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) Women’s Health Nurse Practitioners specialize in women's health issues ranging from adolescence through the end of life.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 26, 2024

Black patients, women, individuals with a dementia-related diagnosis and those with Medicaid insurance were some of the most common factors associated with both skilled home and institutional care settings in the last years of life, according to the research.

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Diversity Nursing

APRIL 17, 2023

Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women. Native Americans/Alaska Natives, Asian Pacific Islanders, and subgroups of Latina women and children also fare worse than white families when it comes to maternal and child health outcomes.

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AJN Off the Charts

MARCH 20, 2023

The National Women’s History Alliance organizes Women’s History Month each March. This year, the theme, “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories,” was picked to draw attention to “women in every community who have devoted their lives and talents to producing art, pursuing truth, and reflecting the human condition decade after decade.”

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