Hospice News

JULY 25, 2023

Physicians in training need greater exposure to geriatric training in order to better grasp the needs of older patients, including during transitions to hospice, according to Dr. Julia Lowenthal, a geriatrician from Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Lowenthal recently presented research at the American Geriatrics Society Meeting in which she found that many residents are unfamiliar with the needs of older patients, despite the large numbers of seniors in need of care.

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Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

JULY 25, 2023

Freedom Home Care is always looking for more skilled and passionate people to add to our team. Our office staff and health workers are always there to help with your in-home care needs! Last month, we introduced you to three new team members. This month, we have another we’d like you to meet. Welcome Abby Please join us in welcoming Abby Fawks to the Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing team.

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Hospice News

JULY 25, 2023

Palliative care lacks a standardized definition within current value-based reimbursement systems, making it difficult to determine the full scope of services for seriously ill patients. Palliative care services are intended to address physical, psychosocial, social and spiritual needs of seriously ill individuals. However, the full breadth of interdisciplinary services involved in palliative care has yet to find a sufficient reimbursement path, according to some industry stakeholders and provid

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Today's Caregiver

JULY 25, 2023

I had lunch recently (see, they do let me out of the office for reasons other than events, every once and a while) with an extremely interesting new friend who is a member of the clergy. We spoke about the upcoming Fearless Caregiver Conferences.

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Hospice News

JULY 25, 2023

Data are reshaping the health care space, and hospice is no exception. Data has played a large role in the ability to gauge the impact of end-of life care. Hospice providers have needed a window into access and utilization, as well as how lawmakers are shaping policies around health care. This article is the second of a series that details key findings from recent research on hospice care, featuring numbers that could influence the ways hospices approach strategic growth, as well as managing end

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Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

JULY 25, 2023

Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) is a complex neurodegenerative disorder that affects the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain, leading to personality changes, behavior disturbances, and language difficulties. Recently, actor Bruce Willis made headlines when it was revealed that he has been diagnosed with FTD. In this blog, we will delve into what FTD is, how it’s diagnosed, and the steps to take when someone is diagnosed with this condition.

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NHPCO

JULY 25, 2023

For Immediate Release July 25, 2023 (Alexandria, VA) – In January of this year , NHPCO and other national stakeholder organizations submitted program integrity recommendations to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure regarding ongoing efforts to stop fraudulent hospice activity, focused but not limited to bad actors operating in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Texas.

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Home Care Pulse

JULY 25, 2023

Article Contents: – Introduction – The value of volunteers. – How to develop world-class volunteers – Training for hospice volunteers – Focus on the little things Article Contents: – Introduction – The value of volunteers. – How to develop world-class volunteers – Training for hospice volunteers – Focus on the little things Share: We’re Home Care Pulse, a leading provider of experience management & surveys, caregiver/CNA train

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Daily Nurse

JULY 25, 2023

Emergency departments (EDs) have made progress but still need to fully meet national guidelines for pediatric emergency care, despite the association with improved survival, found a study in JAMA Network Open. The findings are based on a 2021 reassessment of EDs by the National Pediatric Readiness Project , a partnership of the Emergency Nurses Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American College of Emergency Physicians, led by the Emergency Medical Services for Children Pro

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AT Home Care & Hospice

JULY 25, 2023

World Lung Cancer Day Lung cancer is the third most common cancer in the U.S. and causes more deaths than any other cancer. World Lung Cancer Day is observed every year to raise awareness about the importance of preventing lung cancer and to support ongoing research efforts that may one day lead to new, effective The post World Lung Cancer Day appeared first on AT Home Care & Hospice.

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Nurse.com

JULY 25, 2023

I was born at home during a blizzard. My parents couldn’t get to the hospital because of the snow. By the time the family doctor made it through the storm, I had already arrived. John Schiavone, RN I was afflicted with a rare congenital abnormality known as ectrodactyly, commonly known as “Lobster Claw Syndrome.” Ectrodactyly is a condition that involves the absence of one or more digits of the hand or foot.

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Nurse Nacole

JULY 25, 2023

Category: Psychiatric Nursing Abrupt discontinuation of SNRI therapy is not recommended, especially venlafaxine. This can produce a discontinuation syndrome similar to that of SSRIs. Duloxetine has not been shown to elicit these types of symptoms.

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Changing Lives Podcast

JULY 25, 2023

Together with Game Changers Youth Ambassadors, the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health has created downloadable resources to help youth understand more about mental health and wellbeing, including substance use. Resources have also been developed for caregivers and supportive adults to help start a conversation with youth about these important topics.

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The Chaplain's Report

JULY 25, 2023

After months of working with others to try and halt or at least slow down CPSP’s descent over the past year, I’ve decided to hang it up. The organization is hemorrhaging members, and I’ve talked to many who aren’t renewing their membership after this year, which is what I’m doing. I’ve stepped down from my leadership roles and have gone from trying to steer the Titanic away from the iceberg to getting people to lifeboats.

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Home Care Pulse

JULY 25, 2023

Ep.18: BK Books with Barbara Karnes: Why Approaching Hospice Holistically is Necessary to the Success of the Care Continuum In our 100th episode, Hospice Pioneer Barbara Karnes shares why it’s important to include hospice holistically across the continuum, the role it can play in home care, home health, and senior living, and why all verticals of healthcare need to be trained on the dying process.

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