Hospice News

AUGUST 17, 2023

As Jimmy Carter marks his sixth month in hospice care, the provider community is raising awareness by saluting the former president. The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) convened a group of hospice leaders at Times Square in New York City to commemorate Carter’s hospice experience. Some hospice executives have said they believe that his example will prompt more Americans to learn more about this form of end-of-life care.

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GeriPal

AUGUST 17, 2023

Summary Transcript Summary It’s been over two years since one of the worst product launches of all time – Aduhelm (aducanumab). Praised by the FDA, Alzheimer’s Association (AA), and Pharma as a “game changer”, but derided by others for the drug’s lack of clinical efficacy, risk of severe adverse effects, absence of diversity in trial populations, high costs, and an FDA approval process that was in the kindest words “rife with irregularities”.

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Hospice News

AUGUST 17, 2023

Washington-headquartered Family Resource Home Care recently acquired personal care provider Companion Care, Inc., adding to its growing footprint in its home state. Family Resource provides end-of-life, respite and personal care, along with services such as medication management, meal preparation, housekeeping, companionship and dementia support. The home care agency has been on a growth path in recent years in an effort to add density to its geographic reach amid increasing patient demand, acco

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Minority Nurse

AUGUST 17, 2023

You may not naturally think of becoming a nurse executive, which may seem far removed from the bedside and benefiting patients. Yet, you can significantly impact patient care as a nurse executive , such as a chief nursing officer. “When you ’ re caring for patients, as a nurse, you ’ re caring for a set cadre of individuals,” says Elizabeth Speakman, EdD, RN, FNAP, ANEF, FAAN, senior associate dean, professor, and chief academic officer, School of Nursing, University of Delaware. “ When you ’

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Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder

AUGUST 17, 2023

As the crisp autumn air will soon announce that the season of fall is upon us, there’s a more pressing concern for the elderly population: preventing the metaphorical “fall” of backward disequilibrium. We know additionally, as the elderly demographic continues to grow, the incidence of falls and their associated consequences also rises.

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The Bucket-List Blog

AUGUST 17, 2023

Our stories about meaningful experiences are written as they unfold. Therefore, most stories are in the present tense. Some of the patients in these stories are no longer with us. They, and their families, gave us permission to share their experience with you. For those who have since passed, we share these in their memories with deep appreciation for what they have taught us about life and living.

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NHPCO

AUGUST 17, 2023

For Immediate Release Photo link August 17, 2023 Hospice and Palliative Care Leaders Gather in Times Square to Celebrate his Life and Legacy (New York, New York) — Today, the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) brought together an intimate group of hospice leaders in Times Square, New York City to acknowledge six months since former President Jimmy Carter entered hospice care and to thank him for his leadership.

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Diversity Nursing

AUGUST 17, 2023

Promoting work-life balance is crucial to ensure the overall well-being and job satisfaction of Nurses. It not only benefits your personal life but also enhances your ability to provide quality patient care. Here are some effective strategies that can help you achieve a healthier work-life balance while maintaining your passion for your profession: Establish Clear Boundaries: Setting clear boundaries between work and personal life is essential.

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AJN Off the Charts

AUGUST 17, 2023

Influencing patient health through advocacy. Did you know that as nurses we have the power to influence allocation of government funds and the passage of government bills on health care? Through advocacy for federal policy and appropriations (funding), we can influence the health care of our patients. We have a voice that can be used to provide lawmakers with a new perspective on the reasons for supporting health care policy.

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Daily Nurse

AUGUST 17, 2023

Job hopping and looking for the best possible opportunity is familiar, even among nurses. When you’re building a nursing career in the healthcare industry, you want to look for better opportunities that may yield more money, more time off, improved working conditions, more flexibility, sign-on bonuses, educational opportunities, or whatever else makes working worthwhile for you.

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Nurse Nacole

AUGUST 17, 2023

Category: Psychiatric Nursing Agoraphobia is anxiety about, or avoidance of, places or situations from which escape might be difficult (or embarrassing) or in which help may not be available in the event of having a panic attack or panic-like symptoms.

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Home Care Pulse

AUGUST 17, 2023

Article Contents: – Introduction – What is ghosting? – Why do employees ghost? – 10 ways to bust ghosting during interviews – 10 ways to bust ghosting during onboarding – 10 ways to bust ghosting on the first day Article Contents: – Introduction – What is ghosting? – Why do employees ghost? – 10 ways to bust ghosting during interviews – 10 ways to bust ghosting during onboarding – 10 ways to bust ghosting on the first day

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