Hospice News

AUGUST 28, 2023

The health care technology company WellSky has acquired the post-acute care software firm Experience Care. Financial terms were not disclosed. Experience Care has developed an electronic health record (EHR) platform and financial solution designed for long-term care facilities. The system can also help long term care operators ensure that residents receive appropriate care at the right time, according to Tim Ashe, chief clinical officer at WellSky.

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Life & Death Matters

AUGUST 28, 2023

In October 2019 Ted and I flew to join Siobhan. We desired to support her in her grief. We walked the beaches together. Four months earlier, her eldest son, Saren, who was 22 years old died in a freak accident in the mountains, doing what he loved. Little did we know. Three months later, our […] The post Book Recommendation: Unobservable: Poems of Grief and Grace, by Siobhan Westrop appeared first on Life and Death Matters.

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Hospice News

AUGUST 28, 2023

Employee and patient safety concerns represent a barrier to hospice care among underserved, urban communities, particularly those with higher crime rates. Seniors in high-crime communities are often disproportionately impacted by the hazardous conditions of their neighborhoods, including the seriously and terminally ill. An “unhealthy” neighborhood yields dysfunction, imbalance and uncertainty, which can create barriers to hospice access, according to Dr.

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Minority Nurse

AUGUST 28, 2023

Despite being first identified in medical literature in the 1940s and impacting 5-12% of women annually, medical professionals rarely diagnose Lipedema due to the lack of training and awareness to recognize the disease. Nurses have the most face time with patients, so nurses must understand what Lipedema is and how to recognize the signs. We spoke with Ana Pozzoli, PT, CLT, National Lymphedema Network expert clinician, about how nurses can play a pivotal role in helping women receive care an

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Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

AUGUST 28, 2023

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Minority Nurse

AUGUST 28, 2023

Have you ever felt like the energy you put into studying isn’t reflected in the outcomes you end up with? You aren’t alone. Like any other professional skill, studying is something you need to learn how to do. It might seem counterintuitive, says Regan A. R. Gurung, PhD, but taking the time and effort to learn top study skills is going to help you through school and in your professional life.

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American In-Home Care

AUGUST 28, 2023

Dad has seemed more confused than usual lately. He misplaced his car keys, only to discover they were in the linen closet. He often starts a sentence and forgets what he was going to say. Sometimes, he doesn’t even remember your name. Could it be Alzheimer’s, or simply normal age-related forgetfulness? How Can You Tell if It’s Alzheimer’s or Forgetfulness – or Something Else?

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Seasons Hospice

AUGUST 28, 2023

The Rise of Dementia: Factors at Play Dementia can be a challenging condition for both the individuals who suffer from it and their caregivers. As we age, the risk of dementia increases, making it essential to understand and implement effective strategies for dementia care in the elderly. Dementia is a growing concern in today’s society , with its prevalence on the rise and its impact reverberating across families and communities.

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The Nurse Break

AUGUST 28, 2023

The following is written by Caitlin. It includes suicide and self-harm themes. Please contact Nurse Midwife Support should you need confidential assistance. To share your story go here Other personal stories from ‘patients’ Mental health nursing articles. Self-care and well-being articles. My Story about dealing with AHPRA In June 2017, I was taken to my local Emergency Department under an EEA after contacting LifeLine who had contacted the Ambulance.

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Caring Senior Service

AUGUST 28, 2023

As we age, our bodies undergo a series of changes that can significantly impact our daily lives. One such challenge that many older adults face is dysphagia. This condition affects the ability to swallow and can become quite dangerous for aging adults. Learn more about dysphagia, including dysphagia symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, and more.

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AJN Off the Charts

AUGUST 28, 2023

The September issue of AJN is now live. This month features two Original Research articles: “‘Do I See Myself?’ Exploring the Potential for Online Images to Attract a Diverse Nursing Workforce,” which examines how online images of health care workers vary by gender and skin tone and how those representations might impact recruitment. “Nurse-Reported Missed Care and Its Association with Staff Demographics and the Work Environment,” which evaluates the prevalence of, typ

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Changing Lives Podcast

AUGUST 28, 2023

Hospice care has a long history spanning over 1,500 years. Its origins can be traced back to fourth-century Rome when a compassionate woman named Fabiola established a place to care for the sick and dying. This concept of hospice was further embraced by the Catholic Church, which continued to provide care to the poor and sick in hospices throughout the following centuries.

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Nurse Nacole

AUGUST 28, 2023

Category: Psychiatric Nursing Caution should be used when SSRIs are given in combination with TCAs because SSRIs can inhibit one or more liver microsomal enzyme systems and increase plasma concentrations of the TCA.

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Healthcare Law Insights blog

AUGUST 28, 2023

Evaluation and management (E/M) services have been called “the core” of healthcare billing. [1] E/M is a catch-all claim, allowing medical professionals to bill for diagnosing or treating nearly any illness or injury. E/M is also divided into fairly subjective levels depending on complexity, and the differences between levels is often merely a difference of opinion.

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Hospice Chaplaincy

AUGUST 28, 2023

In today’s episode, Saul talks to E. Jane Wyatt on memory and elder care. E. Jane Wyatt is a Licensed Professional Counselor, with M.A. in Health Education and a M.S. in Guidance and Counseling.

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Hospice News

AUGUST 28, 2023

Obstacles exist for palliative care marketers trying to reach new payers, referral partners and clients. To navigate them, providers should keep three key strategies in mind. At the heart of each of these strategies is the need to educate the audience you’re trying to reach. Widespread misconceptions about palliative care still circulate among the public and clinicians in other fields.

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Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

AUGUST 28, 2023

It’s always tough to choose a single caregiver of the year out of our many compassionate and dedicated caregivers. This year Joy was nominated for that title from many of her peers and clients. So we’d like to introduce you to our 2023 Caregiver of the Year: Joy Best! We were able to chat with Joy and hear about how she does what she does.

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