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This can help when a loved one won’t eat or drink at end of life

HopeHealth

Here's what you should know when your loved one no longer wants to eat or drink while receiving hospice care. The post This can help when a loved one won’t eat or drink at end of life appeared first on HopeHealth.

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How to Leverage Digital Patient Engagement Tools to Improve Outcomes

AlayaCare

Home healthcare providers have an increased focus on “patient engagement”, or in the words of Judith Hibbard, Ph.D., MPH, “an individual’s knowledge, skill, and confidence for managing their [own] health and health care.” There is plenty of research that supports the notion that patients who are confident and who can participate in their own care are more likely to experience better outcomes while reducing hospital readmissions.

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Journey into the Life of a Rescue Flight Nurse

The Nurse Break

Embark on a journey into the extraordinary life of Ty Demaria , a RACQ LifeFlight Rescue Flight Nurse and ICU Nurse in Brisbane. LifeFlight Australia is a world leader in aeromedical care and Australia’s most diversified service, operating both a fixed-wing and rotary-wing fleet. The RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter and jet crews provide a blanket of care for families across Queensland.

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What to Know Before Getting Your Booster Shot

Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

Why All This Talk About Boosters. There are a lot of factors to consider when deciding to get a booster shot. Here we will talk about what those factors are so you can feel confident in your decision. There are three COVID-19 vaccines authorized and approved for use in the United States to prevent COVID-19. Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna (COVID-10 mRNA vaccines) are the preferred vaccines, but a Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 vaccine is available in some situations.

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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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A Circle of Caring

Today's Caregiver

My mother died in my dining room during the pandemic. Three weeks prior, the 2021 ice storm devastated Oregon’s Willamette Valley and cut power to our home and her electric hospital bed. Yet, this is not a sad story but one of gratitude.

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Understanding Outpatient Rehab for Seniors | Caring Senior Service

Caring Senior Service

After a major illness, injury, or surgery, seniors may go through rehabilitation to help them transition back to daily life safely. Rehabilitation can include physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and other forms of treatment. It can be administered in an inpatient or outpatient setting.

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From Retired to Hired

Interim HealthCare Inc.

So, you finally retired. You had the cake, the party, and you were recognized for your many years of hard work. Now it’s finally time to do what you want to do – travel, spend time with grandchildren… the sky is the limit!

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5 Foods That can Help Seniors Keep A Healthy Weight

Euro-American Connections & Homecare

Many find that their aging loved one does not care much about food anymore and they are almost apathetic about what is served for dinner each night. However, proper nutrition is crucial for good health, encouraging a loved one to participate in and enjoy meals comes down to combining three basic rules and a few quality ingredients. Eating healthily does not need to be an arduous task.

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Employee Spotlight: Scott, our Volunteer Coordinator

Hospice Promise

Employee Spotlight: Scott, our Volunteer Coordinator. Meet Scott, our wonderful and dedicated Volunteer Coordinator! Scott has worked in healthcare for several years and found his passion in Volunteer Management. To him, it’s a joy to see the impact that volunteers and patients have on each other’s life. When asked why he joined Hospice Promise, Scott shared, “From the beginning, I could tell that everyone here is dedicated to our patients and their care.

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Third Season Episode 6: A conversation with Chaplain Kevin Jordan

Hospice Chaplaincy

In this weeks episode, Saul talks to Chaplain Jordan about his life’s journey and hospice ministry.

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Social Security Administration to Resume In-Person Services at Local Social Security Offices

Today's Caregiver

Local Social Security offices will restore in-person services, including for people without an appointment, on April 7, 2022.

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Helpful Tips for Caring for an ALS Patient

Comforcare Home Care

What is ALS – ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) is also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. It is a progressive type of motor neuron disease. Motor neurons control muscles. ALS patients lose their ability to move as the neurons die. Patients will lose strength all over their bodies and eventually lose their ability to function. ALS does not affect the mind.

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Fearless Caregiver Profile: Vicki Madewell

Today's Caregiver

Join us as we celebrate Fearless Caregivers, Vicki Madewell sharing her personal story of caregiving.