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4 Ways Home Health Agencies Can Benefit Seniors

Comfort Home Care

Throughout Maryland and the surrounding areas, including Montgomery County and Prince George’s County, we provide compassionate and experienced in-home care services that allow our clients to age in place with grace and dignity. Here are a few ways home healthcare services can improve the lives of older adults.

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How Hospice Supports Families

1-800-HOSPICE

More and more people are choosing to die at home. Since the healthcare system first started keeping track of this in the 70s, most people died in hospitals. However, by 2017, home surpassed hospitals, nursing homes, and every other place as the most common place of death. Caregiver Education in Hospice.

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The Difference Between Palliative Care & Hospice Care

Traditions Health

While palliative care can be offered in the home, palliative care is commonly offered as a part of a comprehensive care program, alongside medical care, in an extended healthcare facility or nursing home. Keep in mind that while all hospice care is considered palliative, not all palliative care is considered hospice.

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How To Help A Loved One During End of Life

Shining Light Hospice

The RN case manager will set up regular nursing visits at the patient’s home and will provide the bulk of the medical care. Home health aides provide help with activities of daily living such as bathing, when the patient requires that assistance. Caregivers Need Support Too.

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How To Stop Wasting Time: A Guide For Hospice Nurses

Hospice Nurse Hero

Managing Your Time in Facilities Hospice nurses must take care to manage their time in the nursing home. Make sure you are familiar with the nursing home codes and staff. Visit during meals and at bath time. Additionally, you want to know who to give report to at the end of your shift. With your own eyes!!

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7 Proven Ways to Improve Your Hospice CAHPS Scores

Hospice Nurse Hero

First, CAHPS stands for Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems. So, when the survey asks about pain control, the “caregiver” is the one answering the question. Hopefully, you can see how important it is for you to communicate with the caregiver. That’s a mouthful!). Learn CAHPS Survey language.

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5 Ways to Support the Nurse-Caregiver Relationship

Home Care Pulse

Share: We’re Home Care Pulse, a leading provider of experience management & surveys, caregiver/CNA training, and online reputation management. The benefit of having a strong relationship between nurse and nursing assistant is priceless. Last month, the nation celebrated “Nurses Week.”