Hospice News

JULY 18, 2023

Hospice & Community Care has inked a deal to affiliate with Hospice of Central Pennsylvania. The affiliation is set to solidify at the beginning of next year, with each organization retaining its own brand and locations. Joining forces will also allow the two Pennsylvania-based nonprofit hospice and palliative care providers to realize cost-savings potential when it comes to purchasing durable medical equipment, pharmaceuticals and other medical supplies.

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Home Care Pulse

JULY 18, 2023

HCP WEBINAR SERIES Keeping Your Care Staff: Simple Strategies to Retain Care Staff for 5+ Years Wednesday, July 19th, 2023 Wednesday, July 19th, 2023 Wednesday, July 19th, 2023 2:00pm EST | 60 min 2:00pm EST | 60 min 2:00pm EST | 60 min At Synergy Home Care of Carlisle, PA, franchise owner Michelle Lisk’s very first employee is still working alongside her to provide care to their community.

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Hospice News

JULY 18, 2023

Home-based care veteran Rob Radics took the helm as CEO of Fortis Home Health & Hospice in May, and in the early days of his tenure is laser-focused on hospice growth. Radics’ 25-year career includes his founding of the hospice and home health company, Five Points Healthcare, which he led for nine years before selling the business. Most recently, he served as the president of the home health and hospice segments at Aveanna Healthcare Holdings (NASDAQ: AVAH).

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Nurse.com

JULY 18, 2023

Because we’re not nurses, we can only imagine how frightening it must be for a new nurse with little clinical experience to face a patient and their family and be expected to function as a fully prepared registered nurse. How does a nurse’s limited experience and fear evolve into expertise and confidence, one may ask? Preceptors! Preceptors are the key to a smooth transition to competence for students, new grads, or experienced nurses moving from one specialty to another.

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Hospice News

JULY 18, 2023

Wide variation exists in the ways palliative care is delivered, but Penn Medicine is launching an extensive research project to determine best practices in the hospital setting. A central question in the controlled randomized trial is whether patients would benefit more from expanded access to specialty palliative care versus care from generalists who receive a certain level of training.

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Elaine Mansfield

JULY 18, 2023

I watch the birds nesting near my home. Are they OK? Will a House Sparrow kill the Bluebird babies like it killed the Tree Swallows? I saved one newborn Swallow out of six in that nest. Then there are the Mourning Doves in a nest of sticks in the rain gutter outside my bedroom window. Will their two eggs survive the unrelenting rain? A few weeks ago, I noticed a Bluebird male perched for hours on the peak of the barn roof.

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Daily Nurse

JULY 18, 2023

Older patients with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia (ADRD) have almost twice the risk of dying soon after they are discharged from an intensive care unit (ICU) and within the 12 months afterward, according to research published in the American Journal of Critical Care ( AJCC ). Mortality and Discharge Location of Intensive Care Patients With Alzheimer Disease and Related Dementia examines data from a large, geographically diverse sample of patients enrolled in Medicare Advantag

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American In-Home Care

JULY 18, 2023

Being an advocate for older parents is one of the most important parts of being a family caregiver. Through advocacy, family caregivers ensure their loved ones' wishes are being honored and respected. But effectively advocating for older parents isn’t one innate skill. In fact, it is multiple skills combined that allow you to observe, communicate, and persevere on behalf of your loved ones.

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Bayshore Care Home

JULY 18, 2023

When choosing senior home care, it’s important to consider various factors to ensure that your loved one receives the best possible care and support. Bayshore Home Care is the name. The post Senior Home Care in Clearwater, Holiday, FL, Largo, FL & Nearby Cities first appeared on Bayshore Home Care.

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Melodia Hospice

JULY 18, 2023

Since Medicare Hospice coverage was established in 1982, more patients choose hospice for end-of-life care. Hospice care maximizes the quality of life and supports caregivers in the final stages of an advanced, life-limiting disease. It gives the compassionate mind, body, and spirit care to incurable patients. Once a doctor prescribes hospice care, you may wonder … How Long Do Alzheimer’s Patients Live in Hospices?

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Changing Lives Podcast

JULY 18, 2023

Since 1985, Hospice Quinte has been providing much needed support to the terminally ill, their caregivers, and those struggling with the challenges of grief, and from here, we are only seeking to do more! Hear all about how Hospice Quinte started and where it is today on this week's episode.

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AAHPM (American Academy of Hospice and Palliative)

JULY 18, 2023

We are excited to announce the launch of our new website, which offers useful tools to assist you in finding the perfect hospice and palliative care program. In addition, it includes real-life stories from patients who have greatly benefitted from palliative care, as well as a support care team. Our primary goal is to provide the public with comprehensive and up-to-date resources on hospice and palliative care.

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Comfort Home Care

JULY 18, 2023

Managing medication can be daunting for seniors juggling multiple prescriptions, varying dosages, and different times of the day to take them. Add in potential side effects and drug interactions, dimished capacity due to dementia or Alzhiemer’s, and you have an overwhelming situation. S enior in-home care can be a lifesaver for those taking regular medications.

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Nurse Nacole

JULY 18, 2023

Category: Psychiatric Nursing SSRIs are contraindicated with MAOI because the combination can lead to a sudden increase in systemic serotonin. The MAOI–mediated inhibition of the serotonin metabolism coupled with the SSRI's action can result in excess serotonin.

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Hospice Promise

JULY 18, 2023

“We want to express our heartfelt gratitude for the loving and special care that [Hospice Promise] gave to our mom in the last days of her life. She looked so forward to your visits and drew comfort from your loving attention. Thank you so much.” We sincerely appreciate your kind words. It means the world to us to hear that we provided your family with the comfort and peace they needed.

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Melodia Hospice

JULY 18, 2023

Alzheimer’s disease is a form of dementia. Dementia affects memory, judgment, and thinking. This could involve not recognizing your surroundings or familiar individuals or being unable to find the correct words or complete tasks. Alzheimer’s Disease can affect children under six. However, age is a significant risk factor. Both patients and family members find Alzheimer’s … Hospice and Palliative Care For Alzheimer’s Disease Read More » The post Hospice and Palliative

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Responsive Home Care

JULY 18, 2023

Maybe you remember having “the talk” with your parents about those cringeworthy pre-teen topics. If you thought that was uncomfortable, brace yourself for having to talk to older loved ones about aging care issues and concerns you are noticing at home! This is often very difficult, for several reasons: Your parents may resent what appears […] The post How to Talk to Older Loved Ones About Aging Care appeared first on Responsive Home Care.

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Nurse Nacole

JULY 18, 2023

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AAHPM (American Academy of Hospice and Palliative)

JULY 18, 2023

Here’s a roundup of the 6 most-read Journal of Pain and Symptom Management (JPSM) articles of the past 30 days, documenting key concerns, emerging trends, and topics of interest that were most relevant to the hospice and palliative care community. 1.) Opioid- Induced Itching: Morphine Sulfate and Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Jerald Katcher, MD | Declan Walsh, MSC, FACP 2.

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