HomeTouch
JUNE 5, 2025
For individuals living with dementia and their loved ones, dementia is an incredibly frightening and uncertain journey. One of the hardest parts is facing the unknown: What will happen next? How will the condition progress? How does dementia lead to death? These questions weigh heavily on families and can leave them feeling powerless. This article […] The post How does a person die from dementia?
Hospice News
JUNE 5, 2025
Conflicting viewpoints about potential changes to the hospice aggregate cap have increasingly come to the forefront in recent years. While the cap for hospice payments is aimed at safeguarding against fraudulent activity, its regulatory limitations can challenge legitimate providers’ financial sustainability. The cap is designed to prevent overuse of hospice, put controls on Medicare spending and foster greater access to care among patients.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder
JUNE 5, 2025
We all know that discharge planning is not a one-and-done checkbox. It’s an evolving process and one that is layered, collaborative and essential to getting it right for the individuals we serve. Furthermore, it doesn’t start the day before the resident leaves — it starts on day one. From the initial evaluation forward, every therapy touchpoint contributes to preparing for a safe, informed, and successful transition With the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ recent Discharge Planning
HomeTouch
JUNE 5, 2025
Caring for someone with dementia is emotionally demanding, and managing dementia aggression can be especially overwhelming. Its normal to feel exhausted and frustrated when facing verbal or physical outbursts from a loved one. This article explains the causes of aggression in dementia and provides practical tips to manage it with patience and care. Youll also […] The post What is aggressive behaviour in dementia?
Advertisement
Discover everything healthcare providers need to know about secure messaging. Covering essential topics like HIPAA compliance, communication efficiency, and patient privacy protection, this resource is indispensable for professionals, caregivers, and administrative staff alike.📱 💬 Whether managing sensitive patient data, coordinating care teams, or streamlining workflows, discover actionable insights to implement secure messaging solutions effectively.
Daily Nurse
JUNE 5, 2025
The revamped self-care provision in the 2025 American Nurses Association Code of Ethics is one of many measures addressing burnout among our nurse workforce. From policy proposals to workforce investments, healthcare leaders are tackling nurses daily challenges, like fatigue and exhaustion, head-on. But with over one-third of surveyed nurses naming administrative burdens as a top burnout factor and 40% even considering leaving their roles, we must effect change from the bottom up, directly addre
The Nurse Break
JUNE 5, 2025
Before we get into Emily Brady’s inspiring story as a UK Nurse in Australia , if you’re a nursing student or nurse in Australia, you’re currently reading this on your very own free, nurse-only community that we built for you. It’s where you can join forums, connect, and share all things to do with nursing. Quickly join here in 30 seconds and then continue to read this article and all our other articles, webinars and resources.
Home Care & Hospice Network brings together the best content for professionals in the home care and hospice care industries from the widest variety of thought leaders.
NHPCO
JUNE 5, 2025
Members get unlimited access to the latest resources, news, and policy updates at the National Alliance for Care at Home. You must be a member of the National Alliance for Care at Home to access this content. Log In Now Create an Account Not a member? Join a network of dedicated professionals like yourself today. Become a Member The post Alliance Urges CMS to Delay HOPE Implementation appeared first on National Alliance for Care at Home.
Caregiver Support Services
JUNE 5, 2025
With a bit of planning, you can transform a regular room into a sanctuary that supports both the safety and comfort of your aging parent. This process goes far beyond picking out cozy linens or a favorite chair. Designing for true comfort and safety means thinking about everyday needs, anticipating potential hazards, and building a space where your loved one feels at ease.
NHPCO
JUNE 5, 2025
Members get unlimited access to the latest resources, news, and policy updates at the National Alliance for Care at Home. You must be a member of the National Alliance for Care at Home to access this content. Log In Now Create an Account Not a member? Join a network of dedicated professionals like yourself today. Become a Member The post LMS Site Disruption Is Now Resolved appeared first on National Alliance for Care at Home.
GeriPal
JUNE 5, 2025
Summary Transcript CME Summary The need for better palliative care in nursing homes is significant. Consider this: the majority of the 1.4 million adults residing in U.S. nursing homes grapple with serious illnesses, and roughly half experience dementia. Many also suffer from distressing symptoms like pain. In addition, about 25% of all deaths in the United States occur within these facilities.
Advertiser: Celo
Let's discuss the trusty pager—an old favorite that’s losing its shine in hospitals and clinics. While once a staple in hospitals and clinics, pagers now present significant limitations that hinder rather than facilitate communication among healthcare professionals. Healthcare professionals are constantly on the move, and they need communication tools that can keep up with their fast-paced lives.
Minority Nurse
JUNE 5, 2025
No matter where you are in your nursing career, the words you use are powerful. How you talk to your patients and colleagues says a lot about you, and how you talk about your work and your life says even more. You also need to consider how you talk to yourself. Are you choosing empowering, positive words that indicate your passion, expertise, and professionalism?
SevenPonds Blog
JUNE 5, 2025
This story is of Tania, as told to writer Irena Kaci in 2024. Our Opening Our Hearts stories are based on peoples real-life experiences with loss. By sharing these experiences publicly, we hope to help our readers feel less alone … Continue reading → The post <img src="[link] Grandmother Is My True North, Even After Her Death appeared first on SevenPonds Blog.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
98 
Let's personalize your content