Hospice News

MAY 16, 2023

Tidewell Hospice, an affiliate of Empath Health, has enhanced its clinical training program with a simulation lab in its Bradenton, Florida location. The lab is designed to give new hospice clinicians hands-on experience and hone their skills before they go out to engage directly with patients and families. A centerpiece of the lab is two interactive medical mannequins that stand in the role of a patient and a caregiver.

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Nurse.com

MAY 16, 2023

Robin Cogan, MEd, RN, NCSN, FNASN, FAAN, a school nurse in Camden, New Jersey, and an adjunct faculty member at Rutgers University School of Nursing in Newark, knows firsthand the impact that gun violence can have on families. In 1949, her father, who was 12 at the time, survived a mass shooting in New Jersey that took the lives of thirteen people including his mother, father, and grandmother.

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Hospice News

MAY 16, 2023

Nashville-based Alive Hospice recently responded to speculation that the nonprofit will sell its operations to a for-profit company, a move that has sparked cries of opposition within the local community. A spate of news reports have indicated that Alive Hospice may be up for sale to a publicly traded for-profit entity. In the midst of this, nearly 4,000 community members have signed an ongoing petition for Alive to remain a nonprofit organization.

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Chicago Caregiving

MAY 16, 2023

What happens when you find out your diagnosis from a patient portal, not your doctor? For more than a year, my mom suffered from a persistent, baffling cough. Two negative bronchoscopies and several imaging scans later, her doctors still couldn’t figure out why she was coughing. Her pulmonologist scheduled an exploratory biopsy. A week after her surgery, my sister looked at the results that had come through in our mom’s patient portal.

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MAY 16, 2023

Dr. Jennifer Reidy believes that anyone who graduates from medical school should be able to lead effective, compassionate conversations with people with serious illnesses. As the chair of the Massachusetts Medical School Collaborative and an associate professor at UMass Medical School, she is leading one effort to integrate palliative care into the core medical school curricula in her home state.

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AT Home Care & Hospice

MAY 16, 2023

National Skilled Nursing Care Week We’re excited to honor our skilled nursing care staff and facilities in the markets we serve. Founded in 1967 by the American Health Care Association (AHCA), this annual celebration includes a week dedicated to the huge role that skilled nursing care centers and their staff play in improving the lives The post National Skilled Nursing Care Week appeared first on AT Home Care & Hospice.

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Today's Caregiver

MAY 16, 2023

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Diversity Nursing

MAY 16, 2023

Versailles, Ky. – On June 8-9, 2023, Frontier Nursing University (FNU) will hold its annual Diversity Impact Conference. The Diversity Impact Conference brings together renowned thought leaders and speakers to increase awareness of the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the healthcare workforce, particularly for those working in underserved and rural communities.

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Today's Caregiver

MAY 16, 2023

Mellie was created by three individuals who found themselves in caregiving roles and recognized the need to empower family caregivers to more easily plan, manage and monitor elder care by using service and technology together.

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Daily Nurse

MAY 16, 2023

Expectations are high for acute care nurse practitioners (ACNPs), and novice ACNPs may benefit from additional support as they transition into advanced practice roles. The U.S. has more than 300,000 licensed NPs, with over 36,000 completing their academic programs between 2019 and 2020. They may practice in various clinical settings, each with competencies, procedures, and patient populations.

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Today's Caregiver

MAY 16, 2023

What do smart fall detectors, virtual futures, terrific books and mobility innovations all have in common? These are descriptions of some of our 2023 Today's Caregiver Friendly Award winners. They also represent thousands of hours of loving labor.

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American In-Home Care

MAY 16, 2023

The pandemic taught us all how damaging isolation can be, especially for older adults. Yet there are some seniors who choose to live a solitary lifestyle, for a variety of reasons. Some may struggle with health challenges that make it difficult to get out and about, such as mobility, hearing, vision, or cognitive decline. Others, however, are simply more introverted.

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Today's Caregiver

MAY 16, 2023

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Home Care Pulse

MAY 16, 2023

Ep.13: How Becoming an Accredited Organization will Help you Build More Partnerships and Increase Referrals Brett Ringold, VP of A Long Term Companion, and Gary Bachrach, Executive Director of Business Development of Home Care Services at the Joint Commission, discuss the importance of accreditation in post-acute care and how it can set businesses up for success with referrals and partnerships.

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Palliverse

MAY 16, 2023

Photo by Pawel Czerwinski on Unsplash I didn’t know what to do. He tried the spray and it helped his breathing and panic a bit. Then he needed it again and again. He wanted to call an ambulance and go to the hospital. I didn’t think that would help much. They might’ve taken him to hospital and then eventually back to the hospice. When he couldn’t catch his breath he freaked out.

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Adobe Hospice & Home Health

MAY 16, 2023

National Skilled Nursing Care Week We’re excited to honor our skilled nursing care staff and facilities in the markets we serve. Founded in 1967 by the American Health Care Association (AHCA), this annual celebration includes a week dedicated to the huge role that skilled nursing care centers and their staff play in improving the lives The post National Skilled Nursing Care Week appeared first on Abode Hospice & Home Health.

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EAPC (European Association of Palliative Care)

MAY 16, 2023

The EAPC Board election vote will open online in less than one month. You can vote in this election if you are: An Individual member of the EAPC, based in Europe and have your 2023 membership fee paid in full. Listed on the EAPC member register as a board member of a European national association whose 2023 membership fees are paid in full. You cannot vote in this election if: You are an EAPC member who is not based in Europe Your EAPC membership fee for 2023 has not been paid.

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Melodia Hospice

MAY 16, 2023

Hospice is a unique kind of care that aims to maximize individuals’ quality of life and caregivers when they enter the final stages of a life-limiting disease. It provides compassionate care to those afflicted with incurable diseases, focusing on the mind, body and spirit. The human body needs large amounts of water and a person … How Long Can A Hospice Patient Live Without Water?

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EAPC (European Association of Palliative Care)

MAY 16, 2023

Our EAPC Reference Group on Neurology are presenting a free webinar on Palliative Care and Multiple Sclerosis. The webinar will be chaired by David Oliver and will include presentations on: The role of palliative care in MS – is this appropriate / how do we recognise later stage disease, Dr Lorraine Petersen (UK) Advance care planning in MS, Andrea Giodano (Italy) Rehabilitation and palliative care in MS – the overlap and collaboration, Speaker tbc The webinar will be on 7th June 2023 at 15:00

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Today's Caregiver

MAY 16, 2023

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Nurse Nacole

MAY 16, 2023

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Today's Caregiver

MAY 16, 2023

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Minority Nurse

MAY 16, 2023

Frontier Nursing University (FNU) is holding its annual Diversity Impact Conference June 8-9. The Diversity Impact Conference brings together renowned thought leaders and speakers to increase awareness of the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the healthcare workforce, particularly for those working in underserved and rural communities.

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Today's Caregiver

MAY 16, 2023

All 150+ episodes of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast spotlights current or former family caregivers. Each show features strategies and tips on how to be happy and healthy while caring for others.

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Today's Caregiver

MAY 16, 2023

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MAY 16, 2023

At Hello Irene, we understand the complexity of balancing care and personal life. Our daily companion call service offers caregivers the support and peace of mind needed during life's challenging moments.

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MAY 16, 2023

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MAY 16, 2023

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MAY 16, 2023

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MAY 16, 2023

The DOVE System is a two-part system designed to give patients and their caregivers financial peace of mind and control over their medical expenses.

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MAY 16, 2023

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MAY 16, 2023

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MAY 16, 2023

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MAY 16, 2023

In The Invisible Patient, Annalee Kruger, Concierge of Senior Care Planning, writes how to manage aging, caregiving, understand changing family dynamics, and care options (at home and care communities).

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Today's Caregiver

MAY 16, 2023

RecallCue is a "connected" Day Clock enriching the lives of your elderly loved ones with the ability to send messages, reminders, photos and more.

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MAY 16, 2023

Homethrive is the next generation caregiving benefit innovator that’s revolutionizing support for unpaid family caregivers and their loved ones.

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