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The Ostomy MacGyver: How Linda Concepcion is Healing Patients (and Spirits) One Creative Solution at a Time

Minority Nurse

Concepcions day starts by scrolling through patient wound photossomething she likens to checking her social media feed (though definitely not for the faint of heart). Or when she gave a weary surgical patient a simple bath and a joke about a pedicure package, bringing her laughter and tears.

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Some Families May Not Access Hospice Without Caregiver Support

Hospice News

The program includes training in medical caregiving aspects such as oxygen application, tube feeding, tracheostomy care and nonmedical needs such meal preparation, bathing, housekeeping and incontinence care. Family members receive online or in-person training from participating providers. NASDAQ: AVAH).

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Pleasantly confused: Finding the balance in dementia care

Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder

Occupational therapy Occupational therapists focus on improving the persons ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs), such as dressing, cooking and bathing. Speech therapists also help manage swallowing or feeding issues to prevent complications like aspiration.

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The Well-Fed Nursing Career

Minority Nurse

How are you feeding your career, and is it getting the macronutrients it needs to thrive? Not Rocket Science Feeding your nursing career an excellent nutritious diet may not be rocket science, but it doesn’t always come naturally. This doesn’t necessarily mean bubble baths and meditation, although it might.

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One last time

Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder

The last time I piled multiple kids into a tub for bath time. But as therapists, we know the difference it makes when patients continue to walk to the dining hall, feed themselves or button their favorite sweater. These experiences have me reflecting on the last times we didnt fully cherish or realize in the moment. Not at the time.

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Be the Voice for your Loved-One

Today's Caregiver

As a caregiver you may provide your loved-one personal care such as feeding, bathing, cleaning, transportation, and exercise. You also may have medical, financial, and legal responsibilities. You may even organize social and recreational activities

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Payers to CMMI: We Need a Standardized Definition for Palliative Care

Hospice News

This is somebody who can help with being the eyes and ears in the home — delivering activities of daily living, supporting people who are really unable to do basic things like bathing, dressing or feeding. How did the discussions that CTAC facilitated proceed?