Caregiver Warrior
APRIL 10, 2024
All caregivers lose patience. How we treat ourselves when patience wears thin defines how quickly we can find it again. The post When caregivers lose patience: how not to feel like a loser! appeared first on Caregiver Warrior.
Hospice News
APRIL 10, 2024
The Medicare Hospice Benefit could use an “upgrade” to ensure greater flexibility that may be necessary to fully support patients’ needs. This is according to a recent editorial in Health Affairs by Cara L. Wallace, the Dorothy A. Votsmier Endowed Chair and a professor in the Valentine School of Nursing at Saint Louis University, and Stephanie P. Wladkowski, the Larry and Patty Benz Professor and an associate professor of social work at Bowling Green State University.
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Diversity Nursing
APRIL 10, 2024
April is Diversity Month and serves as a vital opportunity to amplify awareness surrounding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, offering a space for meaningful conversations and mutual understanding among Diverse groups. Promoting Unity and Belonging can also help boost recruitment and retention. In fact, a Glassdoor survey found that 76% of employees and job seekers report that a Diverse workforce is an important factor when evaluating job offers.
Hospice News
APRIL 10, 2024
Interest in contemplative medicine may be rising in the palliative and end-of-life care communities as more practitioners realize the potential benefits for clinicians and patients. The concept of contemplative medicine is rooted in the use of mindfulness, meditation and other practices designed to reduce clinician stress and help them embrace care for the whole patient — mind, body and spirit —which is also an integral aspect of palliative care.
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Today's Caregiver
APRIL 10, 2024
Last month, I wrote the article, The Caregiver Curmudgeon: Physicians Etiquette Edition about the challenges we face ensuring the healthcare system treats our loved ones with the respect they deserve.
Hospice News
APRIL 10, 2024
A lack of trained staff and evolving health laws are among the leading barriers to expanding perinatal palliative and hospice care among underserved populations. Populations of color often see disparities when it comes to access to perinatal palliative and hospice care, according to Dr. Marilyn Fisher, physician at Albany Medical College, part of the New York-based Albany Med Health System.
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Responsive Home Care
APRIL 10, 2024
A dementia diagnosis is never easy. It is the start of a difficult rollercoaster of emotions, all of which are heightened if the diagnosis is given starkly, without compassion or empathy. There are steps doctors can (and should) take when delivering a dementia diagnosis to ease the initial impact, empowering and equipping the individual and […] The post Rethinking the Dementia Diagnosis Conversation appeared first on Responsive Home Care.
Elaine Mansfield
APRIL 10, 2024
On a rare sunny April afternoon, I sit on a round stone near Vic’s cairn and watch the nearby stream. The forest floor is brown with last fall’s leaves. I notice a flash of orange. A butterfly rests on a leaf in the middle of the path, opening and closing its wings while I fumble for my camera. It has deep curving indentations on the outer wings with a wingspan of two inches, about half the size of a Monarch but, from a distance, it has a similar intense orange.
Traditions Health
APRIL 10, 2024
Nashville, TN – Traditions Health of Joplin, MO has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Home Health Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. The Joplin home health branch underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review.
Living Assistance Services
APRIL 10, 2024
When families begin to think about homecare, it’s often because they have concerns about the safety of an aging loved one who lives alone.
Palliverse
APRIL 10, 2024
Photo by Thijs Schouten on Unsplash “This will be a challenge,” was my first impression when I first met the son. His eyes were on the brim of tears, his gritted teeth, I could see he was having a hard time. Our staff had told me that our patient, the mother, had deteriorated steadily during her short admission. Ongoing changes over days meant at the most only days left to live.
Caregiver Support Services
APRIL 10, 2024
Hiring an in-home nurse can be a game-changer for family caregivers. They offer much-needed professional care for their loved ones. You can ensure a smooth transition to this invaluable support system by carefully assessing their needs, researching services, and having a thoughtful discussion about this change. Here’s what to know before hiring in-home nursing services.
Nurse Nacole
APRIL 10, 2024
Category: Fundamentals Two major types of defibrillators are available: biphasic and monophasic. The biphasic defibrillator, which is more likely to be found in the clinical setting, produces either a biphasic rectilinear waveform or truncated exponential waveform.
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