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NAHC, NHPCO Name Transition Board to Guide 2024 Merger

Hospice News

Two of the nation’s largest hospice and home-based care industry organizations are merging and have announced a combined board that will guide the transition. The National Association for Home Care and Hospice (NAHC) and the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) floated the possibility of a combination in March in light of their existing, highly collaborative working relationship.

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Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model: A Podcast with Malaz Boustani and Diane Ty

GeriPal

Summary Transcript Summary We’ve talked a lot about comprehensive dementia care on the GeriPal podcast but while the evidence is clear that these programs work, the uptake has been limited largely because there hasn’t been a strong financial case for it. Don’t get me wrong, the evidence points to cost savings, but as Chris Callahan and Kathleen Unroe pointed out in a JAGS editorial in 2020 “in comprehensive dementia care models, savings may accrue to Medicare, but the expenses accrue to a

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Helios Care Partners with Bassett Healthcare to Expand Hospice, Palliative Services

Hospice News

The hospice and senior care provider Helios Care is partnering with the integrated health system Bassett Healthcare Network to bring more extensive access to hospice and palliative care to patients in central New York. The two providers are collaborating to establish a “more cohesive and seamless continuum of care” across Bassett’s eight-county service region.

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Celebrating the Holidays with Alzheimer’s or other Dementia

Aging Life Care Association

The holidays can often be a time filled with high expectations, requiring lots of energy and engagement in non-stop activities. For the individuals and families living with Alzheimer’s or other dementia, it can be challenging and a time of high anxiety. Festivities can agitate, confuse, and overstimulate persons living with Alzheimer’s or other dementia.

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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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Snacking Explained: How to Stay Energized During Long Shifts

Daily Nurse

One of the biggest challenges as a nurse is working those long, 12-hour (+) shifts, with small snack breaks, and needing to keep your energy up the entire time. It’s a lot to handle! And I know firsthand as my mom was a shift nurse for over 40 years. I watched her juggle working overnights, getting me off to school in the morning, and getting her well-deserved sleep.

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Nurse Nacole

Category: Fundamentals Other features of ketamine anesthesia include increased skeletal muscle tone, preservation of the laryngeal and pharyngeal reflexes, hypersalivation and relaxation of bronchial smooth muscle.

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How to Foster and Maintain Healthy Relationships with Family and Friends in Your Senior Years

Seasons Hospice

As we gracefully age, the significance of maintaining healthy relationships with family and friends becomes increasingly apparent. The connections we cultivate in our senior years not only contribute to our emotional well-being but also play a vital role in our overall quality of life. Understanding Senior Dynamics Understanding Senior Dynamics is crucial as senior years often come with unique challenges, including health concerns, loss of loved ones, and changes in living arrangements.

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NAHC and NHPCO Announce Transition Board of Directors

NHPCO

For Immediate Release December 21, 2023 The National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) and the National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) jointly announced today that they have developed a proposed slate of Transition Board of Directors and officers for 2024. The Transition Board will oversee the transition to a new, consolidated organization pursuant to its ratification by both associations’ Boards of Directors in an agreement to combine which is contemplated in ea

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