Hospice News

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

A bill to strengthen support for family caregivers is working its way through Congress. The bill would establish a tax credit up to $5,000 for eligible, working family caregivers. By passing this bill, we can help caregivers focus more on their loved ones and less on how much it will cost them.”

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Sustainable Caregiving

AUGUST 10, 2023

Journaling is a way to process the complexities of caregiving, the turbulent emotions, the fear, and the confusion. Our journal becomes … Journaling the Caregiving Journey Read More » The post Journaling the Caregiving Journey appeared first on Sustainable Caregiving™. This insight can lead to a brighter outlook.

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Caregiver Warrior

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The post Essential caregiver tools that help you avoid health care surprises and stay informed! appeared first on Caregiver Warrior. We all want to avoid surprises. Here are some great tips for getting the info you need to be prepared!

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Sustainable Caregiving

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Your activities before caregiving, going to the gym, reading for pleasure, sleeping, or spending time with friends, were just … Caregiver Self-Care Read More » The post Caregiver Self-Care appeared first on Sustainable Caregiving™.

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Unmet caregiver needs are a top issue to address in developing end-of-life care models encircling the Medicare landscape. Addressing unpaid caregiver needs [and] respite services, these are two very significant innovations that we’re testing. {It’s CMMI is not the only federal agency seeking to Improve family caregiver support.

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Sustainable Caregiving

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Don Lancaster So much of our caregiving experience feels out of control, which is stressful. Caregiving conflicts can be unsettling.

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Hospice News

APRIL 15, 2024

Lagging supportive services around social determinants of health and limited access to hospice and palliative care are driving disparities among rural family caregivers. Family caregivers in rural areas are more likely to experience social determinants of health that negatively affect the provision of palliative and end of life care.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Forging stronger interdisciplinary relationships with behavioral health experts could help hospice providers ease caregiver burdens that can impact quality of end-of-life care. A growing aging population is putting pressure on today’s family caregivers with competing priorities. Photo by Merz Photography.

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Sustainable Caregiving

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

As Cheryl Strayed said, feeling and showing compassion is … Recharge Caregiver Compassion Reserves Read More » The post Recharge Caregiver Compassion Reserves appeared first on Sustainable Caregiving™. Where compassion is an internal feeling, kindness is an external action that embodies warmth and affection.

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Sustainable Caregiving

JANUARY 24, 2024

I am not suggesting that, as a caregiver, you have the time, energy, or motivation to embark on an entrepreneurial expedition. Actually, that is exactly what I […] The post Launching a Business While Caregiving appeared first on Sustainable Caregiving.

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Sustainable Caregiving

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

A sign of caregiver stress is not being able to escape the worries. Worries flow through our caregiver river, creating unexpected waterfalls and intense rapids that sweep us away. Caregiving worries keep us up at night, disrupt our day, and wreak havoc with our well-being.

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Hospice News

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Given the critical role of family caregivers in home-based care, hospices have a vested interest in expanding their access to support. The state of caregiving Many of the barriers are financial. The direct costs of caregiving are substantial, and they multiply as lost wages or missed work days get factored in.

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Sustainable Caregiving

JANUARY 19, 2023

.” Brené Brown The Boundaries Burnout Connection Setting, modifying, and reinforcing boundaries can prevent caregiver burnout. You may be wondering, what are boundaries, what … Prevent Caregiver Burnout with Boundaries Read More » The post Prevent Caregiver Burnout with Boundaries appeared first on Sustainable Caregiving™.

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Aging Life Care Association

JANUARY 23, 2023

Alisa Kaufman, a dentist specializing in geriatric care, shares her expertise to help caregivers become more confident in providing daily oral care to seniors — whether by brushing, flossing and using picks, or removing and cleaning full or partial dentures. Below is first in a two-part series of a caregivers guide to oral care.

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Sustainable Caregiving

OCTOBER 28, 2022

It is helpful to understand the type of caregiver anxiety we are experiencing so that we use the proper techniques to counter the effects. Calming our thoughts is the key to relieving anxiety, which is very challenging when thoughts are swirling, and … 3 Types of Caregiver Anxiety Read More ».

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Without family caregivers, many hospice patients would be unable to receive care in their homes. To help keep patients at home — the lowest-cost setting of care — the federal government recently unveiled a National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers, which has more than two decade’s worth of advocacy behind it. .

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released a National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers to assist those who care for seriously ill loved ones. Supporting family caregivers is an urgent public health issue, exacerbated by the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic,” HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra said in a statement.

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Caregiver Warrior

AUGUST 19, 2022

Vulnerability is a powerful tool for caregivers that offers a chance to get help, support and relief. The post Why Vulnerability Is a Powerful Tool for Caregivers appeared first on Caregiver Warrior.

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Hospice News

MAY 2, 2022

The nation’s health care system is lacking in support for caregivers of the terminally ill, who are often left with a heavy financial and logistical burden. Even when a caregiver is present, that person may be elderly or ill themselves, or be unable to be in the home around the clock due to work or other obligations.

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Community Home Health Care

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Dedicated, compassionate, and resilient family caregivers are the backbone of a loving and supportive environment for our patients. Caregivers, let’s prioritize your self-care as a small gesture for the extraordinary work you do! Caregivers, let’s prioritize your self-care as a small gesture for the extraordinary work you do!

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Sustainable Caregiving

MAY 8, 2023

When we feel like we are drowning from caregiving’s constant stressors, the overwhelm can cause us to sink into the depths of despair. Our situation can feel hopeless, and we can feel helpless.

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Sustainable Caregiving

MAY 8, 2023

When we feel like we are drowning from caregiving’s constant stressors, the overwhelm can cause us to sink into the depths of despair. Our situation can feel hopeless, and we can feel helpless.

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Sustainable Caregiving

JUNE 26, 2023

Are you an employee who feels unsupported in the workplace as a caregiver? Are you an employer who would like to support the caregivers on your team? You may be wondering why caregiver empowerment is essential. Family caregiving responsibilities can be demanding and time-consuming.

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HopeHealth

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Through our palliative care fellowship, a nursing student explored the causes of caregiver burnout, and how to stop it before it starts. Simple reminders to stop caregiver burnout appeared first on HopeHealth. The post B.U.R.N.

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Support for family caregivers of seriously ill patients is both limited and fragmented, but changing the conversation about the end of life could fill some of the gaps. It’s a very heavy burden of caregiving to then step out and start finding the resources that they need.”.

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

In many instances, hospices will not be able to provide care if patients lack the support of a family caregiver. Louis, is currently researching behavioral interventions to enhance the lives of caregivers for family members with advanced illnesses. You’ve personally been a caregiver yourself.

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Hospice News

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Avanlee Care has teamed up with Walmart (NYSE:WMT) to allow families in certain markets to order groceries, health or pharmacy products from the retail giant’s stores through its caregiver support mobile app. Christine said her drive to establish Avanlee grew out of her personal experience with caregiving.

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HopeHealth

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

We hear this a lot from dementia caregivers. They say it when they discover a community who truly understands Read More The post Support for the dementia journey: 4 programs for patients and caregivers appeared first on HopeHealth. They say it when they see their loved one’s face light up for a respite visitor.

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Today's Caregiver

JANUARY 17, 2024

Last week, many caregivers responded to my column entitled (CPR), detailing my deeply held belief that each caregiver needs to be respected as the CEO of our Loved One’s Care, Inc.

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Today's Caregiver

MARCH 19, 2024

We are celebrating more than twenty years of honoring inventors, designers, tinkerers, writers, creators and companies who are working tirelessly on behalf of family caregivers with a call for entries.

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GeriPal

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Summary Transcript Summary The proportion of people living with dementia who identify as Black/African Americans is on the rise , and so too are the proportion of caregivers who identify as Black/African American. Why a focus on Black/African American caregivers and people with dementia? We talk in particular about: Terminology.

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Chicago Caregiving

JANUARY 3, 2024

Caregiving requires a lot — a lot of heart, passion, drive, energy, strength…. As any caregiver knows, the list goes on. Yet, caregivers also need a lot — information, resources, support — and many are too much in the thick of their role to come up for air and ask for any of those things. are caregivers — 1 in 5 people.

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The Caregiving Years Training Academy

APRIL 21, 2024

Let’s put a number of the caregiving costs to communities when we don’t have the support and help we need. On a regular basis, I ask about your experiences during and after caregiving. I’d love to know more about your spending habits during your caregiving experience. Tell us about your spending habits.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 26, 2023

North Carolina-based Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County (HPCIC) has partnered with a local technical school to develop educational videos for family caregivers. Most often, patients prefer to be at home when dealing with a terminal illness, but this can bring on anxiety and fear for the caregiver,” Smith said in an announcement.

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Life & Death Matters

APRIL 17, 2023

In the world of health care, we tend to use this word as something task-oriented […] The post The Platinum Rule: A Guide to Compassionate Caregiving appeared first on Life and Death Matters. and they may reply with, “Milk or cream – I don’t care.”

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HopeHealth

APRIL 11, 2023

The post Advice & support from Parkinson’s caregivers appeared first on HopeHealth. If you're caring for someone with Parkinson's disease, a support group offers information for navigating the disease, and a safe space to share your experiences.

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Sustainable Caregiving

DECEMBER 31, 2022

Therefore, it isn’t surprising that we will want to rethink and recreate our support system when we step or fall headfirst into a caregiving role. While people can be an essential … Empowered Caregiver Support System Read More ». The post Empowered Caregiver Support System appeared first on Sustainable Caregiving™.

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