Hospice News
OCTOBER 30, 2023
A rising number of hospices have undergone name changes in recent years, prompting many to consider the elements of an effective rebranding strategy. As hospices nationwide develop new services to engage patients further upstream, some are rebranding to reflect their expanded scope and to avoid the word “hospice” in their company names, hoping to ameliorate patients’ anxiety about end-of-life care.
HopeHealth
OCTOBER 30, 2023
It takes years of training to become a physical therapist. It also takes a lot of compassion. Meet one of our own, from HopeHealth’s home care team. The post Healing at home: Meet a home care physical therapist appeared first on HopeHealth.
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Hospice News
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Some federal legislators are working to address workforce issues in the hospice space, as well as bolstering support for family caregivers. In a fractious political environment, hospice and palliative care policy is one area in which members of both parties find common ground. Lawmakers have introduced a series of bipartisan bills designed to relieve workforce pressures and improve quality, according to Megan Thompson, senior policy advisor for Senator Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.).
Life & Death Matters
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Kathy Kortes-Miller has generously provided the first chapter of her book “Talking about death won’t kill you” for us to post here! Have a read – we think you’ll agree it’s a stunning resource. If you are interested, Kathy is speaking about her book in our webinar on November 7, 2023. Registration info is at […] The post Sneak Peek!
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Hospice News
OCTOBER 30, 2023
The Tennessee-based home-based care organization Compassus has appointed John Cullen as its new CFO, effective October 30. Cullen comes to Compassus from Scripps Health, where he was vice president of corporate development. There, he led a range of growth initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions and joint venture transactions, according to a press release from Compassus.
Daily Nurse
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Being one of 240,000 are great odds if you’re playing the billion-dollar Powerball, but not when those odds are for being diagnosed with breast cancer. According to the CDC, close to 240,000 cases of breast cancer are diagnosed in women and about 2,100 in men each year, and Courtney Shihabuddin DNP, APRN-CNP, was one of those women in 2020. Shihabuddin was diagnosed with breast cancer on February 13, 2020.
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Caring Senior Service
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Providing care for a loved one is a significant responsibility. Communication is key to ensuring both you and your loved one are comfortable and that they are receiving the care they need. Here are some important questions to ask your aging parent or another loved one you care for.
Nurse Nacole
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Category: Fundamentals Both central and obstructive apnea can be detected almost instantaneously by capnography. Loss of the capnogram, in conjunction with no chest wall movement and no breath sounds on auscultation, confirms the diagnosis of central apnea.
Minority Nurse
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Financial planning takes time and effort, but the end results of a good financial plan can be life changing. Planning for your financial future–both immediate and long-term–might not be as fun as planning or other things in your life, but the investment in your time will reap real dividends in both money and stress reduction. Pablo Oliva, a wealth advisor with Northsight Wealth Management, LLC , says that financial planning isn’t something that only wealthy people need. “
Seasons Hospice
OCTOBER 30, 2023
In today’s digital age, online shopping and technology have become an integral part of our lives. However, for seniors who may not have grown up with this technology, navigating the online world can be overwhelming. In this blog post, we will explore step-by-step strategies and tips to help seniors embrace the digital age while avoiding common pitfalls.
Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Benefits Nurses Get from Working at a Home Care Company The nursing profession has always played a crucial role in the healthcare industry. It’s a career path that embodies compassion, empathy, and a genuine desire to help others. As the population ages, the demand for dedicated nurses in the home care sector continues to grow, making it a rewarding career choice for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their community.
Changing Lives Podcast
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Click here to place your bid! Hospice Quinte has an excellent prize package for all the hockey fans out there! Some very generous donors have provided 2 tickets to an Ottawa Senators game along with several other prizes that will make for a great night of hockey! We will be doing a silent auction for the tickets! Here’s what you can win: 1) 2 tickets to the Florida Panthers vs Ottawa Senators on Monday November 27th.
SAGE Palliative Medicine & Chronic Care podcast
OCTOBER 30, 2023
This episode features Dr Vanessa Abrahamson, (Centre for Health Services Studies, University of Kent, Kent, UK). What is already known about the topic? Increasingly, people at end-of-life want to die at home but this relies heavily on family carers to support the patient. Many carers struggle with the practical and emotional burden of caring for a loved one at home.
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