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AccentCare, LHC Group, VITAS Execs: Care Continuum Sprawl Central to Hospice’s Growth

Hospice News

Expansion across the care continuum is a key to sustainable growth for hospices, according to executives from some of the industry’s largest companies. The hospice industry has been ripe for growth in recent years, plucking the interest of investors from all walks. Hospices have dug deep into the roots of their growth strategies as competition crops up in the market.

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2022 Happy Healthy Caregiver Holiday Gift Guide

Happy Healthy Caregiver

Now, I know you might be thinking, “It’s not even Thanksgiving yet, why is she putting out a Holiday Gift Guide?” But with major companies like Target, Walmart, and Amazon continually releasing their Black Friday sales weekly, I figured I would give you a heads up for what to keep an eye out for this […]. The post 2022 Happy Healthy Caregiver Holiday Gift Guide first appeared on Happy Healthy Caregiver.

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Depression and Dementia

Comforcare Home Care

Depression is common in people with Alzheimer's and related dementias. Dementia can cause some of the same symptoms as depression and depression can be an early warning sign of possible dementia. Depressed elderly may not feel sad. They may complain of low motivation, lack of energy, and physical complaints like worsening headaches or arthritis pain.

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HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU UPDATE YOUR ESTATE PLANNING DOCUMENTS?

Elder Care Matters

IS IT TIME TO UPDATE YOUR ESTATE PLANNING DOCUMENTS? It may be time to contact your estate planning attorney if it has been a while since you updated (or reviewed) your estate plan. Experts recommend updating your estate plan every three to five years—whether changing beneficiary designations or updating estate planning documents—to keep it relevant and legally enforceable.… The post HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU UPDATE YOUR ESTATE PLANNING DOCUMENTS?

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The Ultimate Guide to Improving Caregiver Engagement & Retention

Want to learn how to retain your caregivers & improve caregiver retention X3? The home care industry is experiencing turnover rates of over 80%. How are you ensuring your agency is retaining caregivers? This FREE eBook from Smartcare Software is packed with industry secrets needed to keep your caregivers happy, engaged, and retained, unlocking the full potential of your agency.

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Nurse Residency Program at MedStar Washington Hospital Center Earns Prestigious Re-accreditation from CCNE 

Daily Nurse

The Nurse Residency Program (NRP) at MedStar Washington Hospital Center has again earned accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). It is the only CCNE-accredited nurse residency program in the nation’s capital, and more than 2,500 new graduate nurses have participated in the nurse residency program since its inception in 2012.

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Fearless Caregiver Profile: Donna Maye Barnes

Today's Caregiver

Join us as we celebrate Fearless Caregivers, Donna Maye Barnes sharing her personal story of caregiving.

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Healthy Ingredients to Swap Into Recipes

Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

Eating is such a joy. Food brings comfort or excitement or, at the very least, sustenance. When looking to change a diet it can be extra difficult to let go of certain foods, especially if they’re a favorite. But don’t stress, this article is meant to help you swap out a few ingredients or items for healthier options without feeling growing pains associated with the swaps.

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How to Get a Nursing Job With No Experience in Australia

The Nurse Break

How to Get a Nursing Job With No Experience in Australia. So you want to be a nurse in Australia but don’t have any experience? Don’t worry – it’s not impossible! There are many ways to get your foot in the door, and this article will provide you with some tips on how to make it happen. The nursing industry is growing rapidly in Australia, so there are plenty of opportunities available for new graduates.

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Nurse Nacole

Category: Fundamentals COPD symptoms include chronic cough with or without chronic sputum production and persistent progressive dyspnea that worsens with exercise. Persons with COPD may or may not complain of chest tightness or have audible wheezing.

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Sallie Tisdale Witnesses ‘State of Grace’ in Dementia

Solace

“I want to push against the blanket belief that dementia is always a disaster for the person with dementia, that the outcomes are always terrible, that tragedy is the only option we have for thinking about it,” palliative care nurse and author Sallie Tisdale explained in a powerful talk at the End Well conference in San Francisco a few years ago. As a writer, Tisdale thinks a lot about words and how we use them to frame our experiences.

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NHPCO Recognizes National Hospice and Palliative Care Month

NHPCO

For Immediate Release. October 31, 2022 . Meeting You Where You Are. (Alexandria, VA) – The beginning of November marks the start of National Hospice and Palliative Care Month (HAPCM). This year’s theme, “meeting you where you are” symbolizes providers meeting patients and their loved ones where they are, be it literally through serving them in the comfort of their own homes, spiritually in tailoring support to their unique beliefs, or emotionally by helping them to understand that choosing hosp