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How to Select the Best Long-term Care Facility for Your Elder Parent

Caregiver Support Services

Making the decision that it’s time for your elderly parent to move into a long-term care facility is never easy, yet in some instances it is essential if your parent needs care you might not be able to offer. Selecting the right long-term care facility will impact your parent’s experience.

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‘It’s Where We’re at Right Now’: US Prison System Struggling to Keep Up with Growing Need for Palliative Care

Hospice News

The population that is over 55 — considered geriatric inside prisons because people’s life spans are much shorter there — is nearly one-third of the prison population,” Gorlock told local news. Prison health care staff can include various clinical disciplines, but often lack palliative-specific professionals.

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GeriPal 300th Episode: Ask Me Anything Hot Ones Style

GeriPal

Our task is simple, we are going to be sampling each of these hot chicken wings while we ask Eric and Alex questions related to Palliative care and Geriatrics. He wants to know what do you guys think about the effect of private equity on hospice and long-term care? They’ve all been laid out for you.

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The Caregiver’s Journey

Chicago Caregiving

Take your turn in our first-ever caregiving game, and learn everything you need for each step of the way Your child has a disabling accident. This includes health insurance, long-term care policies, veterans’ benefits, and disability insurance. Step seven Care for yourself Caring for others can be grueling over time.

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What To Know Before Hiring In-Home Nursing Services

Caregiver Support Services

Hiring an in-home nurse can be a game-changer for family caregivers. They offer much-needed professional care for their loved ones. Evaluate Your Caregiving Abilities You’re dedicated to caring for your loved one in need. Here’s what to know before hiring in-home nursing services.

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Meet Scott, who cares for his older sister

Chicago Caregiving

Scott’s sister has dementia and lives six hours away from him — a distance that introduces unique caregiving challenges. Scott’s caregiving journey began about seven years ago, when he started noticing symptoms in his sister that he suspected were early signs of dementia. I’m not on my own anymore.”

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STEADI does it: A fresh look at fall prevention

Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder

The STEADI Initiative offers a coordinated approach to implementing the American and British Geriatrics Societies’ Clinical Practice Guidelines for fall prevention. Pull your team together, review the Coordinated Care Plan to Prevent Older Adult Falls and let’s all work together to reduce these risks for those we serve.