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Patient Protectors

Chicago Caregiving

Caregiving Magazine is committed to publishing a diversity of opinions. 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. I presented that documentation and asked to see my client’s records. Don’t get me wrong here.

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Nurses, The Holidays, and Work-Life Balance

Nurse Keith's Digital Doorway

Those of us who don't work in milieus requiring us to work holidays may forget how our nurse colleagues are slogging away while we tuck into Christmas dinner and open presents with family. Can I enjoy more baths? The Presence and the Presents As Ram Dass once said, " be here now." How can you be more mindful?

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