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How well do we adult researchers really prepare ourselves to share power and control with children and young people in the context of patient and public involvement?

Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

“This week’s blog post is written by Betul BAY, a PhD candidate with expertise in cancer pain management among children and young people at the University of Birmingham’s School of Nursing and Midwifery. Within this blog, she underscores the importance of further research aimed at establishing the most optimal levels of Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) to enhance the empowerment of children and young people (CYP).” @HOPPS_UOB How well do we adult resea

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10 Steps to Be Proactive About Your Brain Health

Today's Caregiver

As part of Healthy Aging Month this September, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is offering ten steps to promote healthy aging and good brain health.

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Nurse Nacole

Category: Fundamentals Breathing is controlled in the medullary respiratory center of the brainstem. The respiratory center is modulated by the pneumotaxic center, which limits the length of the inspiratory signal and influences the apneustic center in the pons.

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New Nuffield report recommends help to resolve care disagreements

Together for Short Lives

We welcome a new report that recommends that more help is given to parents and professionals to prevent and resolve disagreements in the care of critically ill children. Now we want to see ministers, the NHS and others work together to implement the report’s recommendations. The new report Disagreements in the Care of Critically Ill […] The post New Nuffield report recommends help to resolve care disagreements appeared first on Together for Short Lives.

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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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How Modern Technologies Improve Delivery of Care

Caregiver Support Services

Delivering care is an essential duty that improves quality of life while ensuring patients receive necessary treatment. However, caregivers sometimes need assistance, which often comes in the form of technology. With so many innovations, imagining how healthcare will look in just a few years is difficult. Currently, here’s how modern technologies improve delivery of care.

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What to Ask a Physician When Diagnosed with a Terminal Condition

Traditions Health

When a loved one is diagnosed with a terminal condition, it’s normal to have feelings of sadness, anxiety, confusion, and even fear. Talking to a physician about your uncertainties and concerns can help, as knowledge can grant a certain level of peace of mind. By learning more about the diagnosis and recommended treatment plan, you also can take an active role in planning for your loved one’s care.

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Sunday Question: What’s Not for Me to Bear?

The Caregiving Years Training Academy

This week, let’s take stock of our life, reviewing our responsibilities, relationships and situations. As we take stock, let’s commit to releasing what isn’t for us to bear. Perhaps you have a long-term friendship that you simply tolerate because you always have. What if you no longer had to bear a relationship which no longer serves you? Maybe you have a routine which once worked but now just wears you out.

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Podcast: A conversation with Dr. Jonathan Singer on grief issues in end of life carePodcast:

Hospice Chaplaincy

In Today’s episode, Saul talks to Dr. Jonathan Singer on grief issues in end of life care. Dr. Singer is the assistant professor of clinical psychology at Texas Tech University. Some of the research that Dr. Singer has been part of that is covered in this episode; Education: B.A., Adelphi University M.A.

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The Business Case for Paying Family Caregivers

The Caregiving Years Training Academy

Paying family caregivers works through Medicaid waiver programs. It can work with other payers. A few weeks ago, I wrote that family caregivers solve the direct care workforce shortage. We step in to do more when the help we need isn’t available. That insight led me to wonder: If we’re doing what a home health aide in a home health or hospice organization would do, why aren’t we being reimbursed?