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Hospice Organizations Respond to ProPublica Hospice Article

NHPCO

The article utilizes a few instances of abuse by bad actors to assert that hospice has lost its way. The ProPublica article does a disservice by spotlighting the stories of bad actors, and using those to unfairly label the entire hospice community. For Immediate Release.

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Most Read Articles from January’s Journal of Pain and Symptom Management

AAHPM (American Academy of Hospice and Palliative)

Read the Most Read articles of the January issue of the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management (JPSM), the official journal of AAHPM. Higginson, PhD, FFPHM Articles were identified by Elsevier and David Casarett, MD MA, Editor in Chief, JPSM. Be sure to follow JPSM on Facebook and Twitter for more articles and information. The Steroid Withdrawal Syndrome: A Review of the Implications, Etiology, and Treatments Leon Margolin, MD, PhD, Doris K.

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Read the Most Read articles of the March issue of the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management (JPSM), the official journal of AAHPM.

AAHPM (American Academy of Hospice and Palliative)

Read the Most Read articles of the January issue of the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management (JPSM), the official journal of AAHPM. Kross, MD Drugs Used for Euthanasia: A Repeated Population-Based Mortality Follow-Back Study in Flanders, Belgium, 1998-2013 Sigrid Dierickx, PhD, Joachim Cohen, PhD, Robert Vander Stichele, PhD, Luc Deliens, Phd, Kenneth Chambaere, PhD Articles were identified by Elsevier and David Casarett, MD MA, Editor in Chief, JPSM.

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UNDERSTANDING CAPACITY REQUIREMENTS FOR ESTATE PLANNING IN TEXAS

Elder Care Matters

In Texas, to create a proper estate plan, you must have the necessary mental capacity to execute a legal document. In general terms, mental capacity is shorthand for a person’s ability to reason, understand and make judgments for themselves.

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Reasons to Contest a Will

Elder Care Matters

Estate Planning Probate Wills aging parents Elder Care Article Elder Care Information Estate Planning Article Estate Planning Attorneys Last Will & Testament Senior Care Article

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Why Don’t Celebrities Have Better Estate Planning?

Elder Care Matters

Elder Law Estate Planning #eldercare #elderlaw #estateplanning Elder Care Article Elder Care Information ElderCareMatters.com Estate Planning Article Estate Planning Attorneys Senior Care Article Senior Care Information

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HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU UPDATE YOUR ESTATE PLANNING DOCUMENTS?

Elder Care Matters

IS IT TIME TO UPDATE YOUR ESTATE PLANNING DOCUMENTS? It may be time to contact your estate planning attorney if it has been a while since you updated (or reviewed) your estate plan.

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MEDICARE PART B PREMIUMS TO DECREASE IN 2023

Elder Care Matters

Medicare Part B Premiums to Decrease in 2023 For the first time in over a decade, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced that Medicare beneficiaries will enjoy a lower premium in 2023.

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Does Medicare and Supplemental Insurance Pay for Long-Term Care?

Elder Care Matters

I’m often surprised how many people are shocked to learn that Medicare and Supplemental Insurance does not cover Long-Term care costs.

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Tips for Preventing Probate Litigation

Elder Care Matters

Guardianship and conservatorship disputes, will and trust disputes, fights over family real estate, and disputes over true intentions of gifts can all result in probate litigation. The most successful approach to mitigating or avoiding probate litigation risk is carefully planning for the future.

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Elder Law

Elder Care Matters

There are legal considerations for every stage in life. The practice of elder law focuses on the legal challenges, asset preservation and planning long-term care for those individuals who are of 50 years of age and older.

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Obtain the Medicaid Benefits You Need

Elder Care Matters

Medicaid Medicaid Planning #eldercare Asset Protection Planning Elder Care Article Elder Care Information elder care matters Elder Law Attorneys ElderCareMatters.com Senior Care ArticleWe Can Help You Obtain the Medicaid Benefits You Need.

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End of Life and Estate Planning

Elder Care Matters

Thinking about the end of your life is never easy. Unfortunately, many people avoid planning for the end of life because it can be uncomfortable. No one can predict what may happen tomorrow, next week, or next year, so it’s best to address estate planning with your parent as soon as possible.

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Tips for Health-Conscious Grieving

Hospice Chaplaincy

ArticlesBy Camille Johnson When you grieve, whether it’s over the loss of a loved one, the end of a marriage, Continue Reading.

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DOES THIS MEDICAID PLANNING STRATEGY MAKE SENSE?

Elder Care Matters

Medicaid Medicaid Planning #eldercare Asset Protection Asset Transfers ElderCareMatters.com Medicaid Article New York Elder Law New York Medicaid

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WHAT IS A PAY-ON-DEATH ACCOUNT?

Elder Care Matters

Estate Planning #eldercare #elderlaw #estateplanning ElderCareMatters.com Estate Planning Article Florida Elder Law Attorneys Florida Estate Planning Attorney

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MEDICAID INFORMATION THAT CAN PROTECT YOUR FAMILY’S ASSETS

Elder Care Matters

The prospect of a spouse needing nursing home care is one of the biggest financial worries for couples.

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HCP Launches Exclusive End-of-Life Training Series in Partnership with Barbara Karnes

Home Care Pulse

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GeriPal Needs Your Feedback

GeriPal

All Posts ArticlesSorry, no podcast this week. Rather, we are asking a favor of you. It’s been several years since we did our last GeriPal survey to give us a sense of who our listeners and readers are, and how we can do better.

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ARE MY RETIREMENT ASSETS PROTECTED FROM CREDITORS?

Elder Care Matters

Texas offers excellent creditor protection compared to other states. Our Texas bankruptcy laws are better than the federal ones when it comes to protections, but retirement is protected even under the federal program. Until recently, retirement benefits were not protected from long term care.

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Will A Prenuptial Agreement Help When Planning To Qualify For Medicaid?

Elder Care Matters

Nowadays, with so many advances in medical care, our seniors are living longer. While that leaves many more years for families to create memories and shared experiences, have you considered that it also means that our senior family members may require more full-time nursing care as they age?

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Voices of six female authors in the field of death, dying and grief

Hospice Chaplaincy

Articles death and dying Dr. Saul Ebema Hospice chaplaincy Saul EbemaFor the last six weeks we’ve been highlighting the voices of six female authors in the field of death, dying Continue Reading.

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HELP MAY BE AVAILABLE TO OFFSET YOUR ELDER CARE COSTS

Elder Care Matters

Help may be available to offset the costs of home care or a long-term care facility for veterans who served during a wartime period and their surviving spouses.

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WHEN SHOULD YOU UPDATE YOUR WILL?

Elder Care Matters

When you create a will, you outline your wishes for the division of your property after your death. You can also name a guardian for any of your minor children. Although creating a will is an important step, many people do not have one of these documents.

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You Qualified for a Best of Home Care Award—Now What?

Home Care Pulse

If you’re stuck on how to use your award next, check out our Help Center article. Print Article Articles Attract & Retain Caregivers Care For Your Clients

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Third Season Episode 22: A Conversation with Hank Dunn on hard choices at the end of life.

Hospice Chaplaincy

ArticlesIn Today’s episode, Saul talks to Hank Dunn about his book, “Hard Choices for loving people.” Since 1983, Hank Dunn has been ministering to patients at the end of their lives and their families. During that time, he has served in a nursing home, hospice programs and a hospital. He has become an expert on […].

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Third Season Episode 30: A conversation with Donna Wilson on family conflict at the end of life Third Season Episode 30:

Hospice Chaplaincy

Articles Dr. Saul Ebema Hospice chaplaincy Saul Ebema The Hospice Chaplaincy ShowIn Today’s episode, Saul talks to Dr. Donna Wilson. Donna is a Professor in the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Alberta, with appointments in the Faculty of Medicine at University of Limerick. Donna has worked as a staff nurse, nursing supervisor, senior hospital administrator, media commentator, educator, researcher, and professor in Alberta, British […].

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Stereotypes and Social Determinants of Health: 5 Steps to Deal with Conscious and Unconscious Bias in Post-Acute Care

Home Care Pulse

Article Contents: – Introduction – What Does It Mean to Be Biased? – Bias and Quality of Care: Taking a Step Back – 5 Steps to Deal with Conscious and Unconscious Bias in Post-Acute Care – What to Do Next Article Contents: What Does It Mean to Be Biased?

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Home Care Pulse Acquires Activated Insights and Pinnacle Quality Insight

Home Care Pulse

Print Article Articles Latest NewsThe combination allows Home Care Pulse to extend its provider and patient certification and engagement platform across the post-acute care market.

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Why do Employees Quit? 7 Reasons Employees Consider Leaving Their Jobs

Home Care Pulse

Article Contents: – Introduction – Why employees leave their jobs – 1. Lack of Communication – Other Factors to Consider – Keeping Employees Around Article Contents: Why employees leave their jobs 1.

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2023 Top 100 in Experience Award-Winners

Home Care Pulse

Contents: Details & Requirements Award-Winners List About Home Care Pulse Article Contents: About Home Care Pulse Share: We’re Home Care Pulse, a leading provider of experience management & surveys, caregiver/CNA training, and online reputation management.

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HCP Launches Full Suite of OASIS-E Training Courses to Help Agencies Meet Compliance

Home Care Pulse

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Cressey & Company Announces Bud Meadows as Chief Executive Officer of Home Care Pulse

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HCP Approved for Renewal of 2-Hour ADRD Course in Florida

Home Care Pulse

Print Article. Articles Latest NewsR exburg, Idaho, December 28, 2022—HCP, the leading provider of experience management, training, and reputation management, has received renewal approval for its 2-hour ADRD course in Florida. .

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What to Do if You Didn’t Qualify for a Best of Home Care Award

Home Care Pulse

Article Contents: – Introduction – #1 Use client and caregiver feedback to improve your OSAT scores. – In the meantime, showcase your HCP Customer Badge Article Contents: #1 Use client and caregiver feedback to improve your OSAT scores. #2

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14 Free Home-Based Care Resources You Need to Bookmark Before 2023

Home Care Pulse

Article Contents: – Introduction. Article Contents: Improve Training & Staff Development. D idn’t have time to consume our 55 blog articles, 54 HCTV videos, 24 podcast episodes, 12 webinars, and 2 industry reports this year? Print Article.

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2023 Leader in Training Award-Winners

Home Care Pulse

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Tips for Reducing Patient Health Risks During the Holiday Season

Home Care Pulse

Article Contents: – Introduction. Article Contents: Tired, Distracted, and a Little Noncompliant. Print Article. Articles Hospice– Tired, Distracted, and a Little Noncompliant. – 1. Reinforce Education. – 2. Encourage Communication. – 3.

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Care Across the Health Care Continuum: Communication and Education are the Keys to Success

Home Care Pulse

This journal article captures very concrete successes in terms of improved outcomes and decreased costs when agencies collaborated to provide care for high need, high frequency patients. Print Article Articles Hospice

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Why Family Caregivers Need Help Too

Hospice Chaplaincy

By Nancy Dexter According to an article by the American Psychological Association, 66.6% Articlesof caregivers for older adults experience adverse symptoms for Continue Reading.

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HCP Becomes the First CHAP-Verified Educational Provider for Home-Based Care

Home Care Pulse

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HCP Invests in Leadership Team with New CMO, Kristen Duell

Home Care Pulse

Print Article. Articles Latest NewsR EXBURG, Idaho , July 7, 2022 — Home Care Pulse (HCP) , a leading provider of experience management , training , and reputation management , announced today that Kristen Duell has joined the company as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). .

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2023 Best of Home Care Provider of Choice Award-Winners

Home Care Pulse

Contents: Details & Requirements Award-Winners List About Home Care Pulse Article Contents: About Home Care Pulse Share: We’re Home Care Pulse, a leading provider of experience management & surveys, caregiver/CNA training, and online reputation management.

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