Hospice News

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Many seniors have experienced some form of trauma or abuse in their lifetime, which can carry impacts for those both delivering and receiving hospice care. More data has become available in recent years around the prevalence and different types of abuse and trauma on global and national scales. This is the first of a two-part series that will examine the challenges that hospice patients and employees face related to abuse and trauma experiences and how providers respond.

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Daily Nurse

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Michael Allen is a registered nurse case manager at BAYADA Hospice, Salisbury, North Carolina. After serving six years in the United States Navy as a Boatswain’s Mate , a profoundly personal experience led him to his second calling – hospice care. After his father was diagnosed with a terminal illness and placed under hospice care, Allen witnessed the immense difference that hospice professionals can make during these challenging times.

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Boston-based Brigham and Women’s Hospital recently partnered with the tech company Jolly Good Inc. to develop a virtual reality training program aimed at improving communication skills among serious illness and end-of-life care professionals. The ability to communicate with seriously ill patients and their families is an important part of providing quality care at various points in their health trajectories, according to Dr.

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Together for Short Lives

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

The Chancellor of the Exchequer’s Autumn Statement missed a vital opportunity to ensure seriously ill children and their families can access the lifeline palliative care they need, says Together for Short Lives. The statement includes some welcome news, including a Rare Diseases Launchpad, a government-supported pilot to generate evidence for new individualised therapeutics in the […] The post The Autumn Statement was a missed opportunity appeared first on Together for Short Lives.

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

St. Croix Hospice has expanded its Missouri footprint with a de novo in the Wildwood community. The new office is the company’s eighth location in Missouri. Favorable demographics are among the factors that make Missouri an attractive market for hospices. The proportion of seniors older than 65 in Missouri’s population is expected to reach 19.1% by 2025, up from 13.5% in 2000, according to the U.S.

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Living Assistance Services

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

When you hear a word like ‘malnutrition,’ you may associate it with serious illness, a lack of resources or even neglect. However, it’s.

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Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Shelise Valentine, RNC, MSN, C-EFM, CPPS, CPHRM, is the Director of Clinical Education, Healthcare Risk Advisors, part of TDC Group and chairs nursing, co-chairs obstetric and simulation initiatives, and directs risk management and obstetric education for insured hospital clients to improve patient safety and reduce malpractice risk. Valentine lectures about patient safety, obstetrical safety, and risk management initiatives.

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Caregiver Support Services

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

When the time comes to celebrate the birthday of an elder parent, the occasion calls for a thoughtful and well-planned celebration. A birthday party that caters to their comfort and preferences will make the event memorable and enjoyable. If you have moved back home to care for your elder parent, you may find party planning to be a welcome distraction and a loving tribute to their role in your life.

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