Hope Hospice

MARCH 22, 2023

A person who is agitated may ignore someone who is speaking to them, grunt or have other verbal outbursts, refuse to eat, or resist regular tasks like bathing. People who are experiencing cognitive decline may exhibit agitation at times, more so as the underlying disease advances.

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Hope Hospice

MARCH 22, 2023

It can be hard to enjoy free time when laundry and mail is begging for attention, there’s grocery shopping to be done, the dog needs bathing, and kids’ school projects need supervision. Hope Hospice has a group specifically for family caregivers of loved ones with dementia.

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Nurse Keith's Digital Doorway

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Working During the Holidays Many of you who are employed by hospitals, home health agencies, hospices, and other organizations are likely working during the holidays, perhaps even on your favorite special day. Can I enjoy more baths? Are there nice things I can do for myself at this time of year?

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Hope Hospice

OCTOBER 1, 2019

This includes bathing, shampooing, oral or mouth care, shaving, and foot care. For baths, some patients prefer to get into the tub before filling it with water. The post Caregiver Tips on Assisting With Personal Hygiene appeared first on Hope Hospice and Health Services. Following are tips to help these tasks go smoothly.

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Hope Hospice

JUNE 2, 2020

An unwanted bath or change of clothing may be just enough to cause the amygdala and frontal lobe to provoke a variety of negative behaviors. Hopefully, this blog has helped you to relate to the way brain changes in dementia cause a person to have trouble with their emotions. appeared first on Hope Hospice and Health Services.

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Home Care Pulse

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Hospice Training Courses HCP Training courses designed by clinicians for clinicians, to help boost your team’s confidence in quality reporting, care delivery, and more. Their ability to be successful in meeting her needs and goals depends on the support they receive from the health care providers.

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Minority Nurse

JUNE 15, 2023

Certified nursing assistants also provide vital work in hospice and hospital facilities. They can observe any fluctuations in movement, speech, eating patterns, or mood because they are around patients as they perform tasks to help them with bathing, eating, moving, or taking medication.

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Hope Hospice

AUGUST 27, 2019

Depending on your location, opt for a cold bath or shower, sponge bathe with cold water, or place cold compresses on the neck, armpits, and body. Caregiver Tips on Assisting With Personal Hygiene > Avoiding Pressure Ulcers > The post Seniors and Hot-Weather Safety appeared first on Hope Hospice and Health Services.

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Seasons Hospice

JULY 19, 2024

Choose a rich, hydrating moisturizer that suits your skin type and apply it at least twice a day, particularly after bathing when your skin is still damp. The post Healthy Skin Care Tips for Older Adults first appeared on Seasons Hospice OK | End of Life Care | Tulsa, OK.

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Seasons Hospice

APRIL 25, 2024

This could include activities such as reading, taking a warm bath, or practicing relaxation techniques such as deep breathing or meditation. The post Sleep Health for Older Adults: Strategies for a Restful Night’s Sleep first appeared on Seasons Hospice OK | End of Life Care | Tulsa, OK.

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Hope Hospice

JUNE 30, 2022

For example, a person may refuse to be bathed because they are feeling modest. The post Communication and Caregiving appeared first on Hope Hospice and Health Services. Encourage Cooperation. Take time to ask the person in your care how they are doing. Sometimes combative behavior is a symptom of a deeper issue. Lastly, be patient.

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Hope Hospice

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Five Wishes also explores your understanding of hospice care and local hospice resources. You can define what comfort care is to you—for example, frequent warm baths, moist lips, favorite music or poetry. You can obtain a hardcopy of the booklet from any member of your Hope Hospice team. Unique aspects of Five Wishes.

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Hope Hospice

OCTOBER 1, 2019

For instance, a caregiver who provides personal care (bathing, toileting) too quickly causes frustration for the person living with dementia; he can’t process what is happening. Living With Dementia, a Hope Hospice Program. The post How Alzheimer’s Disease Affects Communication appeared first on Hope Hospice and Health Services.

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Hope Hospice

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Bath time is ideal.). Hope’s Family Caregiver Education Series is available to any member of the community who is currently engaging as a caregiver to a loved one living with a terminal diagnosis or a disabling chronic condition, regardless of whether your loved one is a Hope Hospice patient. Check the skin daily. LEARN MORE.

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Hope Hospice

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Take note of certain activities, such as bathing, that seem to be most difficult in the afternoon. Hope Hospice offers complimentary support and resources to individuals who are caring for a loved one living with dementia. There’s no requirement to be on our hospice service, and there’s no cost to you. LEARN MORE.

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Hope Hospice

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Examples are struggling to get the patient to cooperate with eating and bathing, as well as sundowning-related problems such as agitation, paranoia, repetitive speech, and increased confusion in the afternoon or evening hours. Living With Dementia, a Hope Hospice Program. Boredom and Dementia Leads to Challenging Behaviors.

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Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder

AUGUST 18, 2022

Abt Associates operates under the Home Health and Hospice Quality Reporting Program Quality Measures and Assessment Instruments Development, Modification and Maintenance, & Quality Reporting Program Oversight Support contract (75FCMC18D0015/Task Order 75FCMC19F0001).

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Hope Hospice

JUNE 15, 2020

This type of in-home assistance offers basic functional, non-medical help such as bathing, dressing, grooming, dining, medication reminders, shopping, light housekeeping, companionship, shopping, etc. I wouldn’t even consider hiring a home health agency unless I first checked their reviews on this site. 2) Home Care/Personal Care.

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Hope Hospice

JUNE 15, 2020

This type of in-home assistance offers basic functional, non-medical help such as bathing, dressing, grooming, dining, medication reminders, shopping, light housekeeping, companionship, shopping, etc. I wouldn’t even consider hiring a home health agency unless I first checked their reviews on this site. 2) Home Care/Personal Care.

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Hope Hospice

JUNE 15, 2020

Hope Hospice is publishing a five-part monthly series about common family caregiver mistakes. This series is written by Debbie Emerson , MS, Hope Hospice Community Health Educator. The post Top Family Caregiver Mistakes: Part 2; Not hiring in-home help appeared first on Hope Hospice and Health Services. Revisit Part 1.5:

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Daily Nurse

OCTOBER 17, 2024

If your elderly father enters hospice and you need to focus on him, work can be like an afterthought, even though you still need to earn a living. While some of that advice may be helpful, no amount of bubble baths and scented candles will drive the clouds away and change the emotional weather you’re experiencing.

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Seasons Hospice

JUNE 24, 2024

Assisted Living Assisted living is designed for seniors who need help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and medication management but still want to maintain a level of independence. The post Senior Housing Options: From Independent Living to Assisted Living first appeared on Seasons Hospice OK | End of Life Care | Tulsa, OK.

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Seniority, the Mavencare Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

The third Friday in February was designated as a day to celebrate and appreciate caregivers by the Providers’ Association for Home Health and Hospice Agencies in 2015. February 19th is Caregivers’ Day! Or maybe you’ll schedule a virtual date each week with your friends, or sign up for an online workout class.

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