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The Importance of Self-Care for Caregivers

Hope Hospice

For others, it’s spending time with loved ones, going to church, participating in a book club, or listening to music while on a scenic drive. 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.

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I think therefore I am? – Notes on Beds

Palliverse

My hospice is fundraising for new beds as per the link below: I’m being jailed for a good cause, and need to be bailed out. This story will become a chapter in the second book I’m writing. What stories does the hospice bed have to tell? I can also provide a comfortable place to have a bath. It’s family meal night.

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“Dying is very lonely”

The Chaplain's Report

While she has remained a staunch Catholic, the “big book” of Alcoholics Anonymous holds a place in her heart as well. This will include dressing, bathing, toileting, cleaning, and meals. ” One of the best and most unexpected benefits of hospice is that we can actually spend quality time with our people.

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The Caregiving Years Training Academy

After his home health aides gave him a bed bath, he settled comfortably into his pillows on his hospital bed. We dispensed his pain meds, including morphine, every four hours as directed by the hospice team. The Caring Awards Submit a nomination for a caregiving book, advocate and TikTok creator on or before November 13.

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What is Sundowning?

Hope Hospice

Playing soft music, flipping through a large photo-heavy coffee table book, and painting are low-stress activities. Take note of certain activities, such as bathing, that seem to be most difficult in the afternoon. There’s no requirement to be on our hospice service, and there’s no cost to you. LEARN MORE.

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Nurses, The Holidays, and Work-Life Balance

Nurse Keith's Digital Doorway

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? He has contributed chapters to a number of books related to the nursing profession.

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Boredom and Dementia Patients

Hope Hospice

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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