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Bartlett Regional Hospital Gets Green Light to Take Over Hospice Services, Executives Step Down

Hospice News

The home health and hospice provider’s additional services included bereavement care, as well as free medical equipment loans for wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, bath benches, bedside commodes or canes. Reports of] the events together is a mischaracterization, leading the community to believe the events are related.”

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What You Need to Know About Parkinson’s and In-Home Care

Comfort Home Care

Receiving a diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease is a life-altering event not only for the individual diagnosed but also for their family. Eating, bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility, and toileting are crucial for maintaining health and independence. The agency has a backup plan in the event your caregiver is out due to illness.

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Heartwarming Holiday Gifts Nurses Will Love

Daily Nurse

Although gift baskets are highly customizable, some staples include bath salts and bombs, candles, fragrances, etc. Event Vouchers A lot of nursing-related gifts can get old and redundant quickly. You can look on handcrafted specialty sites like Etsy for more gift basket inspiration.

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The Benefits of Reminiscence Therapy for Dementia

Home Sweet Home In-Home Care

It could take a little coaxing to switch gears in the event that the person seems distraught. Just as photos can bring agreeable memories to the surface, they could also remind the person of loved ones lost or of an especially difficult time in their life. If the activity invokes anxiety, close the book and move on to something else.

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Showing Appreciation of Your Loved One’s Caregiver

Accessible Home Health Care

Some things to consider for a self-care basket are bath bombs, bath oils, candles, snacks, activities such as their favorite magazine or puzzle book, a book to read, or other comfort items such as socks. Coordinating to ensure that holidays, birthdays, or anniversaries don’t go unnoticed adds an extra layer of appreciation.

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Nurses Holiday Survival Guide

Diversity Nursing

Set time aside to recharge before, during, and after your shift by taking a short walk, a bubble bath, or reading a good book. When you are off-duty, focus on relaxing and enjoying the time with your loved ones and not overcommitting to social events if you need the time to recharge between your busy holiday work shifts.

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Exploring the Link Between Vision Changes and Dementia

American In-Home Care

Think that the events taking place on TV are actually happening in the room. Assistance and support with personal hygiene needs, such as showers or baths, getting dressed, etc. Experience heightened stress and anxiety as a result of the confusion from an overstimulating environment. Around-the-clock care and live-in care. And more.

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