Hospice News

MARCH 15, 2024

Documentation errors and a fragmented health system pose the greatest risks for adverse drug events among hospices. Evaluating these risks involves having solid medication reconciliation processes in place — both at the time of a patient’s admission and throughout their end-of life care experience, according to Mary Lynn McPherson, professor and executive program director of advanced post-graduate education in palliative care at the University of Maryland’s School of Pharmacy.

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Accessible Home Health Care

MARCH 15, 2024

Remembering when to set our clocks an hour ahead or an hour behind is difficult enough for the average person. Making such changes in the lives of seniors, especially those who already face the challenges of memory disorders, can have adverse effects. When a senior relies on routine to get through the day, disrupting that routine in any way might create undue stress to their system.

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Hospice News

MARCH 15, 2024

The number of states introducing palliative care Medicaid reimbursement channels has been climbing in recent years. But questions proliferate around how to shape these programs. More Medicaid palliative programs have evolved in recent years, but utilization of these services is not keeping pace with payment, according to Torrie Fields, strategic advisor at the Coalition to Transform Advanced Care (C-TAC).

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American In-Home Care

MARCH 15, 2024

As we journey through life, planning for milestones like career advancements, family expansions, and dream vacations is natural. Yet, one aspect of life often gets overlooked or pushed aside: planning for our healthcare needs, especially as we age. However, having an advance healthcare directive in place is not just for the elderly or those with serious medical conditions—it's important for everyone.

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Hospice News

MARCH 15, 2024

Senior living and health care services operator The Dover Companies has launched a home health and hospice business branded as Dover Health. The fledgling company pledges to offer patients a suite of wraparound services, including for the terminally ill, to support quality of life and aging in place. Its parent organization also operates senior living, pharmacy, development, independent living, personal care, assisted living and memory care businesses, among others.

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Adobe Hospice & Home Health

MARCH 15, 2024

Celebrating Pulmonary Rehabilitation Month: A Journey of Recovery and Resilience Introduction to Pulmonary Rehabilitation Month March marks Pulmonary Rehabilitation Month, a time dedicated to spotlighting the transformative impact of pulmonary rehabilitation on individuals living with chronic respiratory diseases such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, and other lung conditions.

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AT Home Care & Hospice

MARCH 15, 2024

Celebrating Pulmonary Rehabilitation Month: A Journey of Recovery and Resilience Introduction to Pulmonary Rehabilitation Month March marks Pulmonary Rehabilitation Month, a time dedicated to spotlighting the transformative impact of pulmonary rehabilitation on individuals living with chronic respiratory diseases such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, and other lung conditions.

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Hospice News

MARCH 15, 2024

Changes in the marketplace have made further acquisitions by VITAS Healthcare more likely. VITAS, a subsidiary of Chemed Corp. (NYSE: CHE) recently announced its first deal in several years, the $85 million purchase of hospice assets from Covenant Health. While the company does not comment on its specific acquisition plans or its pipeline, the company may be more active in the M&A space in the coming year, CEO Nick Westfall indicated at the Oppenheimer 34th Annual Healthcare MedTech & Se

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Palliverse

MARCH 15, 2024

Photo by Miguel Bruna on Unsplash Willpower can be like a superpower for some people. Through sheer force of will they can make themselves stand up from their deathbed and walk to the toilet. I’ve witnessed people hold on until the arrival of overseas relatives. People who I can’t explain through physiology how they could still be possibly alive two weeks after they had any oral intake of food or fluid.

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Seasons Hospice

MARCH 15, 2024

Isolation Is Prevalent Among the Elderly Isolation among the elderly is a complex issue influenced by various internal and external factors. As individuals age, they often face significant life changes such as retirement, the loss of a spouse or friends, and declining health, all of which can contribute to feelings of loneliness and isolation. Additionally, societal factors such as ageism, limited access to transportation, and inadequate social support systems can further exacerbate feelings of

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Comfort Home Care

MARCH 15, 2024

At Comfort Home Care , we understand the profound impact of in-home care for seniors and their families in Rockville, MD. Our mission is to provide tailored, compassionate support that enables seniors in Montgomery County to thrive in the comfort of their own homes. This article examines how our in-home care in Rockville can benefit both you and your loved one.

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Nurse Nacole

MARCH 15, 2024

Category: Fundamentals With no intervention, a small pneumothorax will resolve over a period of days to weeks. Supplemental oxygen will speed the process of lung reexpansion by increasing the rate of pleural air absorption.

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