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Palliative Researcher Oliver: Family Caregivers Are Also Patients

Hospice News

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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Documenting Caregiver Experiences

Chicago Caregiving

Evanston-based anthropologist Rebecca Berman, PhD, spoke with nearly 30 caregivers about their experiences, asking each person about how they became a caregiver, how they find resources, and what they wish society better understood. Caregiving Magazine : What compelled you to explore caregivers’ experiences?

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Calls Grow Louder for Greater Federal Support of Rural Hospices

Hospice News

It can also be more difficult to address social determinants of health needs and provide assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) with caregiver support lagging among rural populations, providers noted. Telehealth services can be more cost-effective to provide in these regions, the research found.

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CAPC CEO Brynn Bowman: Palliative Services Are a Fundamental Shift in Health Care

Hospice News

Palliative care is provided by a specialty-trained team of doctors, nurses, social workers, and chaplains who work together with a patient’s other treating clinicians to provide an extra layer of support. This type of care is focused on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of the illness.

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Recognizing and Reporting Signs of Elder Abuse

Diversity Nursing

Pay Attention to Financial Indicators: You might be in a situation where you are caring for someone in their home or a nursing home. Communicate with Family and Caregivers: Engage in open communication with family members and caregivers. Take their concerns seriously and document their statements appropriately.

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Assisted Living and Addiction

Chicago Caregiving

And most people in those cases will hide their addiction upon going into assisted living, says Jennifer Lewis, PhD, a University of Southern California professor and social worker. Assisted living facilities need to address the social and emotional needs of residents with addiction.”

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How Hospice, Behavioral Health May Cross Paths

Hospice News

“The behavioral home model for reimbursement is very appealing to us,” Androscoggin CEO Ken Albert told Hospice News at the time of the deal. “We These conditions also put a burden on family caregivers, just as many medical ailments do. The United States has an estimated 8.4

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