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

Comfort Home Care

In this article, we share vital information about Parkinson’s Disease, the role in-home care can have in managing its challenges, and the qualities to seek in an in-home care provider. Eating, bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility, and toileting are crucial for maintaining health and independence.

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Finding your PAC

Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder

However, after watching a group of tiny 7-year-olds wake before the sun with smiles, joyfully clean stalls, bathe their ponies, and ride with pride, I was changing my tune to, “Girl, your horse friends are solid people.”. Bathe, shovel, graze your horse, anything at all?” After three straight days of 5 a.m. Is UPAC a new term to you?

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Patient Protectors

Chicago Caregiving

She was forced to stay in diapers and didn’t receive help with any basic personal hygiene, such as bathing or brushing her teeth for 10 days. When I showed up to visit my client and presented my HIPAA form, I was told that it is hospital policy to not allow visitors to the unit unless they are family and pre-approved.

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Influencing Outcomes

Chicago Caregiving

Communication is critical First, exchange contact information with the primary medical team, which may include a passcode for patient privacy. As you provide information about the patient at home, the medical team should be giving you updates about the patient’s condition in the hospital. What is the plan for the next day?

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Black Friday Deals for Nurses This Holiday Season

Nurse.com

But for most nurses, this time of year doesn’t always present opportunities to relax. Check the site for more information. The holiday season is a time of festivities and giving, and who’s more deserving of celebration and gratitude than nurses? Patient care doesn’t take a holiday. Starting Black Friday, Purpose People Co. ,

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How to Overcome Denial of Senior Care Needs from Family Members

Home Sweet Home In-Home Care

Communication is a two-way street, so make certain to listen at least as much as you are presenting your own concerns and thoughts. Research information on the progression of a particular health condition the older adult is managing. Recognize and validate the person’s feelings.

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Prioritizing Assessment of Postoperative Movement-Evoked Pain

AJN Off the Charts

Pain goals specific to undertaking certain functions such as walking, transferring from bed to chair, or bathing/dressing that are set by the patient and clinician have long been understood as important. What differs in the model presented here is a specific and intentional goal by the nurse to assess pain during the activity.

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