Life & Death Matters
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Guest Blog developed in collaboration with Jessica Knox, A Balanced Body. “If my body can learn dysregulated ways of coping, it could also learn healthy routes to recovery.” Dr. Nicole LePera December is here. We are at the end of another difficult year where healthcare providers and communities wrestled with the ongoing pandemic issues and […].
Hospice News
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Louisiana-based CommCare Corporation recently acquired Notre Dame Hospice and Notre Dame Home Health for an undisclosed sum. The Notre Dame Health System was affialated with the Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans. The archdiocese in August announced an agreement to exit from all affiliated senior care businesses, including the health system. CommCare’s purchase of Notre Dame’s home health and hospice operations marks the transaction of this divestiture Its nursing home services are next in line
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Aging Life Care Association
DECEMBER 5, 2022
As our senior loved ones age, we may start seeing physical and mental signs of decline. While some signs are not worrisome, others may be more concerning: anxiety, depression, forgetfulness, and mishandling money. These could indicate more serious issues and are risky behaviors. So here are four things you can do to help your aging … Continue reading Helping Your Aging Loved One Manage Their Finances → The post Helping Your Aging Loved One Manage Their Finances appeared first on Agin
Hospice News
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Debbie Jonhston is a registered nurse who founded Viriginia-based Serenity First Hospice in 2021, inspired by the care her father recieved as he reached the end of his life. With the launch of Serenity First, Johnston transitioned from her career in home health and personal care. In those fields, she previously had founded the company Care Advantage, which telecommunications firm Bell South acquired in 2017.
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Caring Senior Service
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Do you know one of the easiest ways to help prevent illness? Washing your hands! This seemingly simple task can help you rid your hands of germs and keep yourself and your loved one from getting sick. Here are some compelling reasons why you should wash your hands and guidelines for proper hand hygiene.
Hospice News
DECEMBER 5, 2022
This article is sponsored by CHAP. In this Voices interview, Hospice News sits down with Dr. Khai Nguyen , National Medical Director, Geriatrician for CHAP, to talk about the age-friendly care movement. He highlights the foundational 4Ms framework of Age-Friendly Care and explains how providers can utilize it to uphold and deliver higher standards of care across multiple care settings.
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Daily Nurse
DECEMBER 5, 2022
The Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) and Kaiser Permanente Southern California are partnering to bring the association’s fast-growing Emergency Nurse Residency Program to 15 of the health system’s emergency departments. Introduced in April, ENRP offers a dynamic new approach for ED leaders looking to develop the critical-thinking, problem-solving, and communications skills of a new graduate nurse […].
Home Sweet Home In-Home Care
DECEMBER 5, 2022
These New Year’s resolutions for Alzheimer’s caregivers can help you gain new perspective and start your year off fresh. People around you may be resolving to lose 10 pounds, exercise more, and eat healthier, but as a caregiver for someone with dementia, perhaps just getting through the day is challenging enough. The idea of aiming to improve upon any area of your life during this unsettling time can be overwhelming.
Today's Caregiver
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Join us as we celebrate Fearless Caregivers, Rebecca Lemus sharing her personal story of caregiving.
Euro-American Connections & Homecare
DECEMBER 5, 2022
I’m honored and humbled to have received the Business Leadership Award from the Polish American Foundation of CT at their 25th anniversary celebration. Congratulations to the esteemed honorees, Zofia Bieniek, Teresa Borowska, Wioletta Jusinska and Naeem Khalid for their awards and significant contributions to our community. Many thanks to God, my family, friends, employees, co-workers and the Polish community.
HomeTouch
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Falls in the elderly – causes As we get older, illness, pain and visual problems can increase the risk of trips and falls. Falls can cause injuries but they can also decrease confidence and make your loved one frightened to get out and about. In elders the common causes of falls are: Certain conditions like […]. The post Elderly Fall Prevention and Common Causes appeared first on Hometouch.
Comforcare Home Care
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Comforcare Home Care provides complete advanced dementia care training through our DementiaWise program to ensure tip quality in-home services. Comforcare has engaged independent research by Duke University Occupational Therapy Division and Partnerships for Health to better understand the program's effectiveness. DementiaWise was found to help caregivers feel better equipped and empowered to collaboratively care for clients living with dementia and their families (self-efficacy) and have greater
Nurse Nacole
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Category: Fundamentals The small intestine absorbs approximately 80% of this fluid load, which is approximately half of its capacity. The colon absorbs the remainder, with the exception of approximately 0.1 liters of water that is passed in the stool.
Together for Short Lives
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Firstly, everyone is individual and experiences grief, even the same kind of loss, differently, although there will inevitably be some of the same feelings involved. I am now 23 and 21 years down the road now from the loss of our sweet girls Laura and Lynn. In some ways I feel it is harder as […]. The post How grief changes, as time passes appeared first on Together for Short Lives.
AJN Off the Charts
DECEMBER 5, 2022
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved the sale of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids for people with mild to moderate hearing loss (not severe hearing loss), beginning Oct. 17, 2022. What should nurses know about these devices? Margaret Wallhagen. Hearing loss is one of the most common chronic conditions, becomes increasingly prevalent across the life span, and is far from benign.
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