Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Hospices competing for sparse staffing resources are increasingly recognizing the retention value of including grief care support in their benefits packages. Having bereavement services built into employee benefits packages has a two-pronged impact on hospice worker retention and recruitment, according to Betterleave CEO Cara McCarty Abbott. Employees that have access to grief support services are more likely to remain at a hospice organization for longer periods of time, as well as refer their

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Life & Death Matters

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

World Alzheimer’s Month occurs in September – and is a month when people around the world unite to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects the brain and leads to cognitive decline and memory loss[1]. The number of people living with dementia will likely triple by the year 2050!

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Aging, incarcerated populations often have poor end-of-life care experiences, with a lack of trained hospice workers at the crux of the issue. The end -of-life experience looks very different for seniors in prison, with many lacking access to support around the most basic human needs, according to David Garlock, a national public speaker. He is a formerly incarcerated criminal justice reform advocate and reentry expert.

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HopeHealth

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

When you’re living with liver disease, extra support can make all the difference. That’s the idea behind palliative care. It’s an additional layer of care to help you navigate the unique challenges of your diagnosis. “We want to be sure that throughout the course of your illness, your symptoms are well managed and your quality Read More The post What palliative care means for liver disease appeared first on HopeHealth.

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Life & Death Matters

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Alzheimer's disease is multi factorial - in that there are many factors that increase the likelihood of developing the disease. Some risk factors cannot be changed, and some can be changed. Let's look at the risk factors for developing Alzheimer's disease so that you can make adjustments to your lifestyle that can reduce your risk. The post Unravelling the New Risk Factors for Alzheimer’s Disease appeared first on Life and Death Matters.

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Caring Senior Service

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

One important aspect of caring for a senior is ensuring their meals are not only nutritious but also safe to consume. Senior citizens are more vulnerable to food-borne illnesses because of weakened immune systems and underlying health conditions. By following proper food safety guidelines, caregivers can help prevent potential health risks and provide the best care possible.

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Daily Nurse

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Any nurse entering the field, no matter how prepared or well trained, will do their best to learn about the realities of caring for others on the job. When I started working as a nurse back in the 1970s, I had no idea that in a few years, I would find myself on the frontlines of an epidemic that would irrevocably change and touch all our lives while also changing the career trajectories for a great number of people in healthcare.

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Nurse Nacole

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Category: Fundamentals Blood flowing into the aorta with each cardiac cycle initiates a pressure wave. Blood flows through the vasculature at 0.5 m/sec, but pressure waves in the aorta move at 5 m/sec. Palpated pulses represent pressure waves, not blood flow.

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Minority Nurse

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

As the population in the United States ages, healthy aging is going to become a concern for a growing segment of people and the healthcare teams that care for them. September’s Healthy Aging Month designation brings an awareness for nurses who want to offer appropriate care for their aging patients and who also want to be mindful of healthy aging practices for their own health.

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Together for Short Lives

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Great news for children’s hospices across the UK as Morrisons reveal they have raised £486,170 in one fundraising event for our partnership, taking the partnership fundraising to over £6 million! The Butterfly Trail saw colleagues at over 500 Morrisons stores and sites welcome the Together for Short Lives butterfly for a special nationwide relay event […] The post Morrisons raise almost half a million pounds in butterfly-themed relay fundraise appeared first on Together for Short Lives.

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AAHPM (American Academy of Hospice and Palliative)

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

By: Kristin Forner, MD FAAHPM As an inpatient palliative care clinician, I often feel that my day-to-day clinical work is arduous and sorrowful, and I leave the hospital most days having only helped a handful of people. Having just come off the opiate epidemic in Appalachia, I moved to Washington, D.C. and my urban hospital was immediately inundated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Accessible Home Health Care

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Aging is a part of life, and often, children are left responsible for caring for their aging parents or loved ones. Caregiving adds a layer of frustration and stress to any relationship. The key to keeping your relationship loving and happy is to know when you need a helping hand. Deciding to hire a caregiver isn’t a decision one goes into lightly. So, when is the best time to take that leap?

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Changing Lives Podcast

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Most people tend to avoid having end of life care discussions. Who wants to talk about dying when talking about living is much easier and exciting! It’s much easier to envision a peaceful death where one dies quietly in their sleep. This scenario although idyllic, is not the norm and choices about end-of-life care often happen in the moment and can be very stressful for family members who must make life-altering decisions with little input or information from their critically ill loved one.

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Palliverse

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Photo by Mark Koch on Unsplash The family were trying to protect our patient. They knew that his time would be short, that he would die soon. They didn’t want him to know this as the last time he had been given such bad news he had reacted poorly. They said he had been in tears for two days after the hospital doctors had told him bluntly that he could die at any time.

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