Sustainable Caregiving
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
My caregiving journey started like many others. I did not know that I was a caregiver. I was simply a dutiful daughter doing what I had seen my parents do for their parents. From Wading to Drowning Joe and I had been in France for seven years on an open-ended contract. A fire in Dad’s […] The post Navigating the Caregiver River appeared first on Sustainable Caregiving.
Hospice News
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Hospices’ public outreach efforts have evolved in recent years, with providers finding new strategies to dispel myths that have long impeded access to care. Nearly half, or 49.1%, of all Medicare decedents utilized hospice services in 2022, reported the National Alliance for Care at Home. National hospice utilization rates have hovered around this vicinity for the past decade, with 44% of decedents receiving these services in 2010, the Alliance report found.
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Bayshore Care Home
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
November: A Month of Gratitude and Reflection November is a special time at Bayshore Home Care as we celebrate National Home Care Month and the spirit of Thanksgiving. It is. The post Celebrating National Home Care Month & Thanksgiving – Thank You to Our Caregivers first appeared on Bayshore Home Care.
Hospice News
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
The past year has seen a slew of regulatory developments aimed at improving quality and combatting fraud in the hospice industry. The drive by regulators and members of Congress to strengthen oversight is fueled by two main factors. The first was two July 2019 reports on hospice quality from the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
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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.
Seasons Hospice
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Flu season can pose significant health risks for elderly individuals, particularly those receiving hospice care. With compromised immune systems and existing health challenges, they are more vulnerable to severe complications from the flu. As caregivers and family members, ensuring their safety requires a proactive and comprehensive approach. This blog post offers practical strategies to protect your elderly loved ones during flu season while maintaining their comfort and quality of life in hosp
Hospice News
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Low palliative care utilization is associated with higher risk of mental health challenges among patients with pancreatic cancer, recent research found. Patients who recently received pancreatic cancer diagnoses may benefit from receiving palliative care services alongside mental health treatments, according to a recent study published in the MDPI journal Healthcare, which spanned the outcomes of 4,029 adults with this condition across an eight-year period.
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Hospice News
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Kansas-based Faith Home Health and Hospice will acquire the home-based care operations of Holton Community Hospital. The hospital in September announced that it would be closing its home health and hospice services as of Dec. 31, citing “significant financial challenges brought on by changes in health care payment models, the expansion of Medicare replacement plans and increasing competition from other agencies.” “[The two organizations are] actively working towards finalizing a purchase a
Caregiver Support Services
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
If you’ve acted as a caregiver to a loved one and have decided to move them to a care home or nursing home, you’ve already made a difficult decision. These facilities are designed to provide care that many of us aren’t equipped to provide, and it stands to reason that you want to make sure that the person you love and care for is being properly looked after.
Elder Care Matters
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Discover why the holiday season is an ideal time to assess senior living options. Engage with family, discuss needs, and plan for your loved ones’ future. The post Senior Living Options During the Holiday Season appeared first on Elder Care Directory - ElderCareMatters.com.
Palliverse
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Photo by Malcolm Lightbody on Unsplash I’ve been time travelling in my own head in recent weeks. Why is it so important to do the right thing for me? This follows a busy month with a number of conference presentations which led to a roller-coaster of emotions. The highs of being with like-minded individuals and being accepted by my new tribe. The lows of being iced by some members of my old tribe.
Speaker: Jack Clough, Chief Growth Officer
Download our 30-minute webinar where we delve into real-life examples of HIPAA violations and preventative measures every organization should know! You will learn: The critical factors that lead to HIPAA violations and how to identify them. Three compelling real-life cases of organizations that faced severe HIPAA penalties. Proven strategies to safeguard YOUR organization against HIPAA violations.
The Caregiving Years Training Academy
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Enjoy our Black Friday deals on my new caregiving books and our Caregiving Advocate training, which last November 29 through December 1: Free Kindle Books Free Kindle Books : I released three new books over the past few months and I’ve made them free for you for three days: November 29, November 30 and December 1. When you feel overwhelmed by your caregiving experience, open up Take Time for Comfort , the fifth book in my Take Comfort series.
Nurse Nacole
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Category: Critical Care Nursing Rapid sequence intubation is the preferred method of airway control in most patients with refractory shock. Tissue hypoperfusion leads to increasing fatigue and respiratory failure commonly supervenes in patients with persistent shock.
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