Hospice News

JANUARY 2, 2023

The number of hospice volunteers plunged during the first two years of the pandemic, and many are still working to rebuild their ranks. Many hospices saw volunteer volumes dip drastically as they suspended activities during the pandemic. Roughly 78% of hospice and palliative care providers around the globe indicated “less or much less” use of volunteers since the pandemic’s onset, according to a 2022 study in the International Journal of Health Policy and Management.

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Daily Nurse

JANUARY 2, 2023

Writing a nursing resume is a challenging process for most. Lack of guidance prevents nurses from investing the time to develop a well-written resume, so it’s essential to know how to write a quality resume so that you can apply to any job with confidently. Depending on the type of nursing position you’re applying for, […].

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Hospice News

JANUARY 2, 2023

The possibility exists that hospice care will change more in the next few years than it has during the previous four decades. The Medicare Hospice Benefit turned 40-years-old in 2022, and in that time the program has remained fundamentally unchanged. Adjustments have occurred, like implementation of the “U-shaped curve” in reimbursement, the service intensity add-on and methods for calculating the payment cap to name a few.

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Nurse Keith's Digital Doorway

JANUARY 2, 2023

When the New Year begins in earnest, many of us nurses start to consider what we'd like to accomplish in our personal lives and nursing careers. We can run around like chickens afraid that the sky is falling all around us, or we can set our intentions and plan for an inspired year. Hindsight Can Serve You Hindsight is sometimes said to be 20/20, and I believe that this is actually a very good thing.

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Changing Lives Podcast

JANUARY 2, 2023

When you have lost a loved one and need some help, there are options. You might seek support from family or friends, find a book that provides some comfort, or you might find that you need something more. Find out how a bereavement support group can help in this week's Changing Lives podcast.

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Always Best Care Senior Services

JANUARY 2, 2023

Getting older is a fact of life. It is not something that can be stopped or slowed. However, recognizing the changes that occur with aging and adjusting one’s lifestyle accordingly can enhance health and quality of life. Caregivers can help seniors to adapt and adopt positive changes. Here are just a few of the ways that seniors’ needs may change as they get older.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 2, 2023

Wisconsin-based Agrace Hospice & Supportive care is raising employee compensation and expanding their benefits. The three-pronged initiative includes a higher minimum hourly wage, year-end gratitude bonuses for all employees and lower health insurance premiums for lower-wage earners. The workforce investment is aimed at long-term retention, according to Agrace CEO Lynne Sexten.

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