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How Health Literacy, Education Influences a Patients’ Hospice Experience

Hospice News

This according to Yelena Zatulovsky, vice-president of patient experience for AccentCare, who met with Hospice News at the Home Care 100 Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona. The company operates more than 250 locations in 31 states and the District of Columbia, caring for roughly 200,000 patients and families annually.

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Why Practitioners Need to be More Informed About Infantile Spasms

Daily Nurse

To find a diagnosis, practitioners are responsible for recognizing the concerns of the parents or caretakers and analyzing the available evidence in addition to a workup that includes a neurological exam, EEG, and MRI. Receiving my son’s diagnosis was the hardest thing I have gone through and came with a huge emotional journey.

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The Pros of Home Health Care Over Assisted Living

Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

When it’s Time to Address Greater Care for Loved Ones. How best to care for older adults becomes an increasingly pressing question for loved ones and caretakers. Whether health care is needed because an elder is recovering from injury or dealing with the aging process the desire to stay at home is almost universal.

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Common Questions About Hospice Care

Traditions Health

Since hospice care is usually provided in the home, a loved one may still be involved as the primary caregiver, with guidance and support provided by professional medical staff on the hospice care team. In addition, home care aides may also be present to assist with personal care services such as bathing and grooming.