Hospice News
JULY 24, 2023
A New Jersey state bill that would establish community-based palliative care coverage is advancing in the state’s legislature. The engine behind the bill has been advocacy work by the Goals of Care Coalition of NJ (GOCCNJ), whose lobbying efforts moved state Assemblywoman Angela McKnight, chair of the Assembly Aging & Senior Services Committee, to introduce the bill.
Together for Short Lives
JULY 24, 2023
Fantastic news today for children’s hospices and families caring for a child with a life-limiting condition as long-standing Patron of the children’s palliative care charity Simon Cowell announced that Morrisons have reached £5 million pounds in their fundraising efforts for charity partner Together for Short Lives. The partnership with Morrisons, which started in February 2022, […] The post Patron Simon Cowell gives heartfelt message of thanks to Morrisons for raising £5 million for Toget
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Hospice News
JULY 24, 2023
On the heels of its $710 million acquisition of Heartland Hospice, Gentiva has opened a do novo in Mississippi. The new location will serve 10 Mississippi counties, adding to the company’s more than 430 locations across 38 states. “It is amazing and today it is groundbreaking to come out here in the community,” the location’s administrator, Karen Childs, told local news.
Daily Nurse
JULY 24, 2023
Nurses are leaving the workforce at an unsustainable rate, pushing the entire U.S. healthcare ecosystem to the brink. As many as 100,000 nurses left the workforce during the pandemic, and within the next four years, 900,000, or almost one-fifth of the 4.5 million total registered nurses, will do the same. The wake of COVID-19 has left us with little choice: enact immediate, systemic change or risk accelerating the issue.
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Adobe Hospice & Home Health
JULY 24, 2023
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Home Sweet Home In-Home Care
JULY 24, 2023
Knowing how to talk with parents about aging care is vitally important when safety is a concern. Maybe you recall having “the talk” with your parents about those cringeworthy pre-teen topics. If you thought that was awkward, brace yourself for “the talk” with older parents about concerns you’re noticing and the need for care in the home! Knowing how to talk with parents about aging care isn’t easy and often leads to resistance, for several reasons: They might be in denial that there is a problem
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Caring Senior Service
JULY 24, 2023
Even when you're taking care of others, it's important for you to continue to care for yourself. But this isn't natural for most caregivers. Typically, they are so busy caring for others that they put their own needs on the back burner.
Hospice Red River Valley
JULY 24, 2023
Hospice of the Red River Valley welcomes Chivon Kapphahn as a Philanthropy Officer. In her position, Chivon will play a pivotal role in the development team, managing major gift production, donor stewardship and recognition efforts. With an extensive background in healthcare administration, Chivon brings valuable expertise to her new position. Prior to her joining Hospice of the Red River Valley, she served as Operations Director for Cornerstone Caregiving, where she oversaw operations and careg
NHPCO
JULY 24, 2023
For Immediate Release July 24, 2023 (Alexandria, VA) – The Hospice Action Network (HAN), the advocacy affiliate of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO), is pleased to announce that Chris Taelman and David Klementz have joined its board of directors. Klementz is President and CEO of Traditions Health, a nationally recognized leader in high-quality home health, hospice, and palliative care.
Nurse Nacole
JULY 24, 2023
Category: Psychiatric Nursing Two dose-related side effects occur with venlafaxine include: nausea and hypertension. Starting therapy with lower doses and gradually increasing the dose as tolerated minimizes the nausea.
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