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Avanlee Care Joins Forces with Walmart on Caregiver Support

Hospice News

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.

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Nurse of the Week: Kayla Billington Provides Heart Surgeries for Ugandan Children

Daily Nurse

Kayla Billington has made it her mission to help provide life-saving heart surgeries for children in Uganda. We honor Billington as the Nurse of the Week for providing heart surgeries and hope to children in Uganda.

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Humana Taps Shetty to Lead Centerwell Following Hospice Divestiture

Hospice News

Humana, Inc., NYSE: HUM) has tapped Dr. Sanjay Shetty to become president of its health care services business, Centerwell. Shetty’s appointment continues a reorganization that the insurance giant undertook last year that arranged its business into two segments, insurance and Centerwell.

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Trauma: Life in the ER Want to be an Emergency Nurse?

Minority Nurse

As a nursing student, I loved watching the show “Trauma: Life in the ER.” This show was based on real-life medical stories in the ER of various cities such as New Orleans, Las Vegas, and Detroit. As I watched, I said to myself that is what I want to do! I am going to be a Trauma Nurse in the ER.

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The Ultimate Guide to Improving Caregiver Engagement & Retention

Want to learn how to retain your caregivers & improve caregiver retention X3? Get expert advice from Smartcare Software — a complete home care EMR company leading the industry in caregiver hiring and retention tools — and download The Ultimate Guide to Improve Caregiver Engagement & Retention for FREE.

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We’re Hiring a Communications Coordinator

Changing Lives Podcast

Hospice Quinte is hiring a Communications Coordinator for a two-year contract. Featured News

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In-Home Care in Pasco County, Clearwater, Hillsborough County, Tampa, Pinellas County, St. Petersburg and Surrounding Areas

Bayshore Care Home

At the point when a friend or family member is as yet residing at home but battling with actual changes and losing their freedom, recruiting an in-home care service can be an. The post In-Home Care in Pasco County, Clearwater, Hillsborough County, Tampa, Pinellas County, St.

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Supporting Seniors Following a Stroke

Always Best Care Senior Services

Recovery from a stroke can take time. Even after leaving the hospital or rehab facility, seniors may experience weakness or paralysis in their arms or legs. This can make caring for themselves and safely living independently more difficult. While there are many things they can do on their own, there are other tasks that may require some assistance. A non-medical in-home caregiver can provide necessary support to seniors recovering from a stroke.

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I think therefore I am? – Homonyms and Other Words

Palliverse

Photo by Jackson Simmer on Unsplash In the Chinese languages the word for the number 4 sounds like the word for death. Thus it is avoided as much as possible. In Chinese-dominated countries, buildings will have missing 4th, 14th, 24th floors, etc.

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Homecare isn’t just about managing ADLs—it’s about connection

Living Assistance Services

At Living Assistance Services, we’re dedicated to supporting seniors so they can live safely and independently at home for as long as

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Black History Month & Medical Advancements

AT Home Care & Hospice

Black History Month and the Medical Advances We Have Today Thanks to People of Color Have you ever touted the wonders of laser eye surgery to remove cataracts, blood transfusions, or pacemakers?

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Maintaining Heart Health for Seniors

Always Best Care Senior Services

Did you know that as you age, your heart changes? Older adults are at increased risk of heart disease, heart attacks, and strokes, thus making taking care of your heart even more important.

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The Health Benefits of Drumming or Rhythm Can Less Stress, Lower Blood Pressure, and Pain Relief

Hospice of the North Coast

The post The Health Benefits of Drumming or Rhythm Can Less Stress, Lower Blood Pressure, and Pain Relief appeared first on Hospice of the North Coast. HNC Blog

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Surprise! What Hospices Need to Know About the No Surprises Act

Healthcare Law Insights podcast

While direct patient billing may be less common for hospice patients than for patients receiving hospital or other types of care, there are aspects of the No Surprises Act and its implementing regulations that are important for hospices to understand. In this episode, Husch Blackwell’s Meg Pekarske , Noreen Vergara and Andrew Brenton break down how the No Surprises Act applies to hospices.

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Infectious Diseases

Nurse Nacole

Category: Infectious Diseases Because antiviral medications are excreted by the renal system, caution should be used in patients with renal disease. They should also be prescribed cautiously for pregnant patients and are contraindicated in breast-feeding patients. Daily Tips Infectious Diseases

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Interview with Wayne Springate

Today's Caregiver

Wayne Springate is the CEO of Underx and shares advice for people living with incontinence