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Brigham Young Geriatrician: Physician Residents Need to Learn Hospice Principles, Senior’s Specific Needs

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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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GeriPal 300th Episode: Ask Me Anything Hot Ones Style

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Accreditation In support of improving patient care, UCSF Office of CME is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Anne: Right.

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Assisted Living Communities: Podcast with Sheryl Zimmerman, Kenny Lam, and Ken Covinsky

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Assisted Living Communities (no longer preferable to call them Assisted Living Facilities, as we learned on the podcast) are…what, exactly? If you’ve seen one Assisted Living Community you’ve seen one Assisted Living Community. . Summary Transcript Summary. Transcript. This is Eric Widera.

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Understanding the Variability in Care of Nursing Home Residents with Advanced Dementia

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If you develop dementia, odds are you will spend the last months to years of your life in a nursing home or assisted living facility. This study explored nursing home organizational factors and staff perceptions that are associated with the variation in care for residents with advanced dementia. Rehabbed to Death.

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What To Know Before Hiring In-Home Nursing Services

Caregiver Support Services

Hiring an in-home nurse can be a game-changer for family caregivers. Here’s what to know before hiring in-home nursing services. Being honest about what you’re willing to do is crucial for maintaining your well-being and determining the type of in-home nursing services needed.

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Executive Moves at UnitedHealth Group, Treasure Coast Hospice

Hospice News

Crouch in 2016 became a home care and assisted living facilities physician at the organization. He also served as medical director at skilled nursing facility provider Life Care Center of Port St. Fluent in English, French and Arabic, Abdo has led the Louisiana State University’s geriatric medicine fellowship program since 2016.

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NHPCO Announces Incoming Vice President of Palliative and Advanced Care

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She has been an active member of NHPCO and of the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA), serving on volunteer committees and advisory councils with both organizations. . At the same time, NHPCO is the organization that can lead the effort to define palliative care for the health care sector and for consumers.