Hospice News
JUNE 3, 2022
Visiting Nurse Service of New York (VNSNY) has adopted a new name as it enters a new era. The senior care provider, now rebranded as VNS Health, is ready for expansion. . The home health, hospice and palliative care provider is among the largest nonprofit home-based care providers in the nation, serving close to 40,000 patients and health plan members.
HopeHealth
JUNE 3, 2022
When your loved one is nearing the end of life, here are tips for what to say and do – and how to simply be present with them. The post How to be present with a loved one at the end of life appeared first on HopeHealth.
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Hospice News
JUNE 3, 2022
As awareness and acceptance of advance care planning gains ground among health care providers and the general public, children with life-limiting illnesses are sometimes left behind. Some stakeholders have sought to improve access to advance care planning for pediatric patients. Among them is the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), which recently released a set of guidelines to support those discussions.
Daily Nurse
JUNE 3, 2022
Empathy is defined as the ability to understand and vicariously experience the feelings of another person. It’s a skill that allows you to step into the shoes of patients and fully recognize their needs. In the field of healthcare, your ability to employ empathy can mean life or death for patients. While there is a […].
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Hospice News
JUNE 3, 2022
The Medicare Part A trust fund is still on track to run short of money before the decade is out, but not as quickly as previously anticipated. If its current trajectory holds, Medicare will see shortfalls beginning in 2028 — two years later than earlier projections, according to the 2022 annual report from the Social Security and Medicare Boards of Trustees.
Palliverse
JUNE 3, 2022
Photo by Marten Bjork on Unsplash. I asked her, “How are you doing?”. She was dozing off in her chair and her partner answered, “She’s okay, just really tired.”. “You had a lot of pain last night, you still look sore at the moment.”. “No, she’s not in pain, sometimes her face just looks like she’s in pain. She’s pretty good at the moment the cancer lumps in her tummy were sore before, now they are okay.”.
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Nurse.com
JUNE 3, 2022
COVID-19 is continuing to challenge the healthcare industry , national economy, and basic human socialization in unprecedented ways. With healthcare workers at the forefront of these challenges, their preferences for their work environments are beginning to shift. The rate of nurses leaving the profession is rapidly increasing. Hospital IQ surveyed 200 nurses and found that 90% are considering leaving the profession — 71% of those nurses reported at least 15 years of experience.
Comfort Home Care
JUNE 3, 2022
There are countless studies that prove the health benefits of staying active. It is even more important as we age. As we get older, regular physical activity and exercise will help keep us both physically and mentally healthy. Keeping our physical and mental health allows us to maintain our independence. At Comfort Home Care, we are here to help your senior.
Healthcare Law Insights blog
JUNE 3, 2022
We are pleased to share that the 2022 Chambers USA guide published and the Healthcare team achieved outstanding results. We earned Band 1 recognition in Missouri and Texas , and Band 2 Nationwide ! Our healthcare lawyers ranked across practice areas include: Corporate M&A. Kirstin Salzman. Healthcare. Illinois: Pat Coffey. Missouri: Sarah Hellmann , Cori Turner , Harvey Tettlebaum and Curt Chase.
Nurse Nacole
JUNE 3, 2022
Category: Fundamentals Beta-blockers may also cause adverse central nervous system effects, including drowsiness and depression. These effects may occur more frequently in the elderly or in patients with preexisting depression or psychiatric disorders.
The Heart of Hospice
JUNE 3, 2022
A common myth about hospice is that patients and families don’t have any choices once hospice care starts, so we’re talking about all the rights patients really do have. Don’t miss this 5 part series! It’s vital that both consumers and providers of hospice care know what rights the patient (or the responsible decision-maker) has. … Continue reading "Know Your Patient Rights Series #1 – Heartbeat Episode 290".
AlayaCare
JUNE 3, 2022
Demand to age in place at home has grown steadily for decades and has spiked over the last few years. Meanwhile, many home care agencies are struggling. And families are facing months-long waitlists for care due to the ongoing caregiver shortage. “I’ve never heard such frustration over finding workers, and I’ve been doing this for 20 years,” said Vicki Hoak , executive director of the Home Care Association of America.
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