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Fighting Stigma with Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

Life & Death Matters

What is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month? Alzheimer’s Awareness Month is an annual campaign organized by the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. The campaign takes place throughout January and aims to educate the public about the impact of these conditions on individuals, families, and communities.

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Is Nursing Heading for Collapse?

Daily Nurse

Concerns of a nationwide nursing shortage have loomed for decades, and the COVID-19 pandemic only fast-tracked the profession toward crisis. Nursing is integral to safe healthcare delivery, and the threat of a nursing shortage should concern everyone. When it comes to patient safety, nurses are the nervous system of a hospital. They sense, perceive, connect, communicate, and solve.

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Dementia Care: 10 Tips for Family Caregivers

American In-Home Care

Caring for a loved one with dementia is a journey that requires patience, understanding, and resilience. Family caregivers play a crucial role in providing support, compassion, and maintaining the well-being of a loved one with dementia. Sometimes, the challenges of caring for someone with dementia may seem overwhelming. The experts at CareTime, American, Advocate, and Whitsyms In-Home Care offer the following strategies and tips for family caregivers.

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Ep. 27 - Racial and Cultural Competence in Palliative Care

HPNA podcast

In this episode, we welcome Amisha Parekh de Campos, PhD, MPH, RN, CHPN to the show where she speaks on the research that she is conducting surrounding people of color in end-of-life care. Amisha speaks on the importance of incorporating race into practice to best serve our minority populations and how we can advocate for our patients of color. About Amisha: Amisha Parekh de Campos, PhD, MPH, RN, CHPN has a joint appointment as an Assistant Clinical Professor, University of Connecticut School

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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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8 Reasons Why Seniors Shuffle Their Feet | Caring Senior Service

Caring Senior Service

As you spend time with an aging loved one, you might notice that they start shuffling their feet. This phenomenon has intrigued researchers, caregivers, and families alike. Why do seniors shuffle their feet, and is it something to be concerned about? Learn more about the senior shuffle.

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Nurse Nacole

Category: Fundamentals Patients with tracheostomies are seen in emergency departments for various problems. Common complaints include difficulty breathing due to tube obstruction, tube displacement, poor oxygenation from infection and bleeding.

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Fearless Caregiver Profile: Alicia Osmera

Today's Caregiver

Join us as we celebrate Fearless Caregivers, Alicia Osmera sharing her personal story as she cares for her loved ones.

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What Do You Do with a Loved One’s Things When They Die?

Changing Lives Podcast

When someone dies, something needs to happen to all their belongings. It can feel like a major invasion of privacy to go through everything they own, and that paired with the constant reminders that they are no longer with us can make the task a particularly difficult one. On this episode of Changing Lives, we’re going to go over some of the different aspects of cleaning and decluttering after the death of a loved one, and how to make things as easy on you as possible.

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Dementia Care: 10 Tips for Family Caregivers

American In-Home Care

Caring for a loved one with dementia is a journey that requires patience, understanding, and resilience. Family caregivers play a crucial role in providing support, compassion, and maintaining the well-being of a loved one with dementia. Sometimes, the challenges of caring for someone with dementia may seem overwhelming. The experts at CareTime, American, Advocate, and Whitsyms In-Home Care offer the following strategies and tips for family caregivers.