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Parkinson’s Awareness

AT Home Care & Hospice

Parkinson’s Awareness By: Dr. Laura Mantine Parkinson’s disease (PD) is caused by the loss of dopamine-producing nerve cells within the brain. The loss of dopamine causes symptoms like stiffness, slow movements, balance problems, and depression. There are certain specific motor symptoms that accompany Parkinson’s disease. A resting tremor happens when a body part, usually a hand or foot, The post Parkinson’s Awareness appeared first on AT Home Care & Hospice.

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Parkinson’s Awareness

Adobe Hospice & Home Health

By: Dr. Laura Mantine Parkinson’s disease (PD) is caused by the loss of dopamine-producing nerve cells within the brain. The loss of dopamine causes symptoms like stiffness, slow movements, balance problems, and depression. There are certain specific motor symptoms that accompany Parkinson’s disease. A resting tremor happens when a body part, usually a hand or foot, shakes slightly when a person.

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Thank You Note – O’Brien Family

Hospice Promise

Thank You Note – O’Brien Family. A warm thank you to the O’Brien family for the kind words. We’re happy to have provided compassionate end-of-life care for your mother and give your family the help and hope you needed. The post Thank You Note – O’Brien Family appeared first on Hospice Promise.

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Nurse Nacole

Category: Fundamentals Cigarette smoking is an independent risk factor in developing ASCVD. Although smoking minimally affects cholesterol levels, it contributes to the development of ASCVD by damaging the vascular endothelium and promoting platelet aggregation.

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The Ultimate Guide to Improving Caregiver Engagement & Retention

Want to learn how to retain your caregivers & improve caregiver retention X3? The home care industry is experiencing turnover rates of over 80%. How are you ensuring your agency is retaining caregivers? This FREE eBook from Smartcare Software is packed with industry secrets needed to keep your caregivers happy, engaged, and retained, unlocking the full potential of your agency.

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Midwives in Focus: Moving from Problems to Solutions

Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

The author of this week’s blog is Dr Sally Pezaro (@SallyPezaro), Fellow of the Royal College of Midwives (@MidwivesRCM), Adjunct Associate Professor of midwifery at the University of Notre Damme (@notredameaus) and Assistant Professor at Coventry University (@covcampus). Despite evidence demonstrating how the scaling up of midwives could avert the majority of maternal and neonatal deaths, the midwifery profession has faced both historical and present-day challenges, whereby their expertise has

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