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Hospitals Introducing Teens To Healthcare Career Opportunities

Diversity Nursing

Hospitals are hiring or accepting volunteer teens and young adults as a long-term strategy to help combat shortages in the healthcare industry. Research shows, exposure to various healthcare fields is crucial to the development of career interests for adolescents and young adults. There’s a job for you in healthcare.”.

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Home Healthcare Services Aren’t Just for the Elderly

Interim HealthCare Inc.

What comes to mind when you think of home healthcare? Is it an elderly person sitting in a wheelchair while someone feeds and bathes them? If that’s where your mind went, you’re not alone.

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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. Among the participants in this new program is Aveanna Healthcare Holdings, Inc. NASDAQ: AVAH).

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What To Know Before Hiring In-Home Nursing Services

Caregiver Support Services

Reflect on tasks that you are comfortable doing—such as providing food or administering medicine—versus those that might require professional skills—like monitoring vitals, bathing, and catering to complex health conditions. Additionally, consider how caregiving affects your life, including your work, personal health, and relationships.

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Hospice M&A Going Strong, But Non-Medical Home Care a Rising Star

Hospice News

Even if an individual’s medical needs are addressed, difficulties with everyday tasks like bathing or preparing meals could still lead them to a skilled nursing facility or other high-acuity setting. For starters, it adds another layer to the suite of services designed to help seniors age in place.

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Navigating Care: Choosing the Right Home Care Agency for Your Loved One

Community Home Health Care

Do they require assistance with daily activities like bathing, dressing, and meal preparation? Online reviews and recommendations from healthcare professionals can offer valuable insights into the agency’s reliability and reputation. Are there specific medical conditions that need attention? How long have they been in business?

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ProMedica Scales Down Operations; New Inpatient Facilities Open at Beacon Hospice, Holy Name Medical Center, The Hansen House

Hospice News

Beacon Hospice is part of Michigan-based Harbor Healthcare System. Hospices provide medical care plans, while the center’s staff provides 24/7 personal care, medication administration and assistance with meals, bathing and other activities of daily living (ADLs).

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