Hospice News
DECEMBER 4, 2023
After the tumultuous years of the pandemic, VITAS Healthcare expects a stable growth trajectory heading into 2024. Florida-based VITAS is a subsidiary of Chemed Corp. (NYSE: CHE). Though the company has not yet released financial guidance for 2024, VITAS anticipates a “predictable” 2024 in terms of earnings and growth, executives said at Monday’s Bank of America Healthcare Conference.
Diversity Nursing
DECEMBER 4, 2023
One of the most extraordinary things about Nursing are the endless opportunities that lay at your feet the second you enter the profession. Here are some tips and advice to set you up for success in your Nursing career. Continuing Education and Learning Nursing is a dynamic career field with constant technological advancements and best practice updates.
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Hospice News
DECEMBER 4, 2023
This article is sponsored by CitusHealth. In this Voices interview, Hospice News sits down with Melissa Kozak, Founder and Head of CitusHealth, to talk abou t the most common deficiencies found in hospice plans of care, and how Citus is helping providers to address them. She also discusses the impact of education and training in the evolution of hospice care, and the subsequent correlation between increased staff efficiency and improved compliance.
Caregiver Support Services
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Stress, an inevitable aspect of life, particularly for senior caregivers, demands attention and management. Understanding its origins and learning to navigate its complexities is crucial. This guide is tailored to help senior caregivers recognize stress triggers and adopt effective strategies to maintain a balanced life. Identifying Stress Sources Stress can subtly infiltrate our lives, particularly for those in senior caregiving roles.
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Hospice News
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Interest in palliative care is rising among job-seeking clinicians, but the influx remains too slow to meet rising demand. A lack of available training and generally poor understanding of palliative care among clinicians and the public have long been barriers to growth. However, that paradigm may be starting to shift due to a series of changes in the health care system.
Minority Nurse
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Palliative care can be equally rewarding and challenging. Patients are navigating the emotional and physical turbulence of terminal illness. The right professional can be instrumental in ensuring patients’ needs are met to make their period of care more comfortable. So much of who people are impacts their experience of the palliative journey. This includes the nuances of their cultural, racial, and socioeconomic identities.
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Caring Senior Service
DECEMBER 4, 2023
You may not have ever thought about thyroid disorders, but they can be common for seniors over 80 years old. In fact, 1 in 10 seniors over 80 has problems with their thyroid. But what exactly is the thyroid? And what types of thyroid disorders are there?
Nurse Nacole
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Category: Fundamentals The laryngeal mask airway consists of a hollow shaft or airway tube connected to an oval inflatable masklike cuff designed to sit in the hypopharynx facing the glottis, with the tip at the esophageal inlet.
Changing Lives Podcast
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Did you know that December 5th is International Volunteer Day as proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 1997? This day is set aside not only to recognize the efforts of UN volunteers, but of all volunteers across the globe. Learn all about the good volunteers do in this week's episode.
Hospice Chaplaincy
DECEMBER 4, 2023
In today’s episode, Saul talks to Dr. Jeremy Holloway on Social Isolation in older adults and Tellegacy. Dr. Holloway is a speaker, consultant, and cross-cultural communication educator.
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