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

Home Care Pulse

She could no longer feed herself, much less cook, and was dependent on others for everything. Alice has stated that she is unsure about a feeding tube but is certain she does not want a ventilator or other assistive breathing device. Do your social workers know how to access the lending closet for specialized equipment?

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Hospice Care versus Home Health Care

Shining Light Hospice

Nurses aides can assist with activities of daily living such as toileting, bathing, and feeding. Home Health aides are available to assist with activities of daily living such as bathing and personal care. Spiritual support is provided by the Hospice chaplain and social workers are also available.

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Episode 26: How Do I Help The Caregiver?

Living With Hospice

I'm not a social worker. Making sure the med logs are current, keeping the incident logs up to date and remembering to write down all the questions that you want to ask the nurses next time or the chaplain or the counselor. And Cosmos in the shade back by the trees, enjoying a nice summer nap. I'm not a doctor.