Wed.Oct 05, 2022

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Addus Acquires Apple Home Healthcare

Hospice News

Addus HomeCare Corporation (NASDAQ: ADUS) has acquired Chicago-based Apple Home Healthcare, Ltd., for an undisclosed sum. Texas-based Addus has more than 200 locations across 22 states, including Illinois. The state is one of three in which Addus offers its trifecta of business lines — personal care, home health and hospice. The company’s growth sights have been set on further expansion in these areas as a core to its acquisition pipeline.

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5 Tips to become a preferred referral partner for specialty pharmacy

AlayaCare

Specialty pharmacies are experiencing booming growth in the home care infusion service market. This trend has been predicted for several years – driven by patient preferences, cost savings measures and readmission rate reduction targets. But like many other home-based therapies, this steady growth accelerated at lightning speed during the initial stay-at-home orders in 2020, with the market experiencing a growth rate of 55.5% in 2020.

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St. Croix Hospice Moves Into Indiana with Adaptive Deal

Hospice News

Minnesota-based St. Croix Hospice has been on a quest to conquer the Midwest through acquisitions and de novos. The company today announced its purchase of Adaptive Hospice from Help at Home, which brings St. Croix three new locations and a foothold in Indiana — the 10th state in their footprint. The hospice provider is a portfolio company of the private equity firm H.I.G.

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Nurse of the Week: NJ School Nurse Uses School Nursing to Educate and Uplift Students, Families, and the Community

Daily Nurse

School nursing builds a culture of health and improves health outcomes in their communities. Today’s Nurse of the Week is a school nurse passionate about using the school nursing profession to educate and uplift students, families, and the community. We honor Dr. Cynthia Samuel, Ph.D., RN, CSN-NJ, school nurse at the University Middle School in […].

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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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Travel Granted

Chicago Caregiving

Caregiver travel grants offer respite and adventure to those caring for others. At 61 years old, Yolanda Sampan accomplished something that her mother had always dreamed of for her daughter: She earned her U.S. citizenship. Sampan knew in that moment last August that she wanted to return to Washington, D.C., to see the cherry blossoms and explore the historic places about which she had learned leading up to her citizenship test.

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The New Cancer Treatment Advancement That’s Eliminating Tumors

Responsive Home Care

As fall approaches, so does cold and flu season, and our immune systems are sure to be put to the test. Fortunately, our natural immunity is incredible in its capability to detect and destroy invading infections. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if there was a cancer treatment that could do the same? Well, the researchers at […]. The post The New Cancer Treatment Advancement That’s Eliminating Tumors appeared first on Responsive Home Care.

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Critical Care Association President Wants Nurses to be Heard

Nurse.com

A self-proclaimed millennial, Amanda Bettencourt , PhD, APRN, CCRN-K, ACCNS-P, is serving a one-year term as president of the world’s largest specialty nursing organization, the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). Amanda Bettencourt, APRN. We spoke with Bettencourt about her concerns for critical care nursing, what she loves about being a critical care nurse, how the pandemic changed the nursing specialty, and more.

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Dad at 31

Today's Caregiver

This week marked the 31st anniversary of my father's passing. He retired in 1990, developed bone marrow cancer and passed away a year later. I was grateful that I could be with him by his bedside when he passed.

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What we’re feeling thankful for this holiday weekend

Living Assistance Services

Thanksgiving is a time for many things—enjoying the gorgeous fall weather, savouring a delicious turkey dinner, and spending time with.

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Palace of Care – Questions

Palliverse

Photo by Denny Müller on Unsplash. “Do you all understand what is going on? Do you know what is causing the gut blockage?”. “Is it to do with the illness? The cancer?”. “Yes, that’s right. Cancer which goes to the tummy can slow down the gut, that’s why the poos had slowed down. If there is enough cancer there it can cause a blockage, which is like a blocked pipe.

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Over $25K Harvesting for Hospice Quinte

Changing Lives Podcast

Last weekend, the Harvesting Hope for Hospice Quinte Charity Car Rally and Artisan Market, presented by Tara Lyons Royal Lepage Proliance, raised over $25,700 in support of local hospice palliative care services. More than 200 people turned out for the event that was held Saturday, September 24th at Grills Orchards with all proceeds going to Hospice Quinte’s ‘The Comfort of Home’ annual fundraising campaign.

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Nurse Nacole

Category: Fundamentals The epidemiology of arrhythmias is different between adults and children. Adults have arrhythmias primarily of a cardiac origin, whereas children have arrhythmias primarily of a respiratory origin.

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When Does Hospice Begin?

Hospice Promise

Often, Hospice patients outlive their expected prognosis. Our Hospice addresses all symptoms with an emphasis on alleviating and controlling pain and discomfort. Providing the highest quality of patient care with compassion and respect for each person is our #1 goal. If possible, we encourage families to prepare ahead of time to help ease the stress of transitioning into Hospice care.

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A New Advancement in Cancer Treatment Has Incredible Results

Home Sweet Home In-Home Care

This exciting new cancer treatment is giving hope to many patients and their family members. Fall is the beginning to cold and flu season, which is also the time our immune systems get a workout. Fortunately, our natural immunity is incredible with its capability to detect and eliminate invading infections. Wouldn’t it be amazing if a cancer treatment could do the same?

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Our 10-Step Comprehensive Screening Process

Euro-American Connections & Homecare

At Euro-American Connections & Homecare our top priority is to ensure our clients and their loved ones that they are safer with us. That’s why all EAC&H Caregivers go through a 10-step comprehensive background check that include: DMV History, Criminal Background, National Sex Offender List, State, and Federal Court, CNA Certification (when applicable), and Social Trace, Elder Abuse, and more.