Hospice News

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Staffing issues have increasingly been at the root of leading causes behind shuttered hospice programs nationwide. Demographics are pushing up demand for end-of-life care amid long-standing staffing shortages in hospice. Some hospices have been unable to sufficiently fill their ranks to keep up with that demand for care, resulting in them either temporarily limiting new patients or completely ending services.

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Aging Life Care Association

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

According to the National Council on Aging (NCOA), suicidal behavior is common in older adults for a number of reasons with loneliness topping the list. Many seniors are homebound and live on their own; are grieving the loss of a spouse or friend; lack nearby family; or have lost vital social connections during the Pandemic. … Continue reading Warning Signs of Suicide Among Older Adults → The post Warning Signs of Suicide Among Older Adults appeared first on Aging Life Care Associati

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

U.S. Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Mark Warner (D-Va.) recently introduced legislation aimed at improving access to advance care planning services among patients with serious illness. The Improving Access to Advance Care Planning Act would expand utilization of these services by removing Medicare payment barriers faced by both providers and patients.

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HopeHealth

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Student volunteers from Brown University have been sending thank-you letters to veterans at HopeHealth. Here’s what the letters mean to veterans, and to the students who write them. The post “Dear Veteran”: A letter-writing campaign reaches veterans at the end of life appeared first on HopeHealth.

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Hospice leaders are working with the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to ensure providers get a fair shake when the agency’s forthcoming Special Focus Program (SFP) comes to fruition. Initially proposed for 2022, the agency opted to delay implementation in response to feedback from hospices and industry organizations. Instead, CMS is convening a Technical Expert Panel (TEP) to further guide the development process.

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Life & Death Matters

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Ted and I travelled this past June to the Canadian Memorial at Vimy Ridge in Northern France and the Flanders Museum in Ypres in Belgium. It was a special trip, as both of our grandfathers fought in the world wars of the 20th century. My grandfather fought in the Battle of Ypres in World War […]. The post Reflections on War for Remembrance Day appeared first on Life and Death Matters.

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Caring Senior Service

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

There are around 19 million veterans in the US, and, unfortunately, this number represents one of the largest underserved populations in the US. Many veterans struggle to find work, suffer from poor physical or mental health, and have difficulty adapting to normal life again. We can do better to support veterans in our communities. Here are some easy ways that you can help.

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Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

The VA knows that inclusion equals innovation. By ensuring that every Veteran receives care that matters to them and their whole health, VA providers and staff get to know each Veteran personally to provide better care tailored to the patient’s health and wellness goals. All Veterans are different, and health care is not one-size-fits-all. However, diversity in VA personnel helps bridge the gap in health care disparities, an attitude adopted at the very top of their organization.

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Adobe Hospice & Home Health

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

At Abode Hospice and Home Health, veterans are one of the incredibly special groups of individuals whom we have the honor to serve. In our eyes, the men and women who have bravely served our country and their families who sacrificed so much to support them deserve to live out their days without worrying about. The post Thank You to Our Veterans appeared first on Abode Hospice & Home Health.

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AT Home Care & Hospice

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

At At Homecare & Hospice, veterans are one of the incredibly special groups of individuals whom we have the honor to serve. In our eyes, the men and women who have bravely served our country and their families who sacrificed so much to support them deserve to live out their days without worrying about end. The post Thank You to Our Veterans appeared first on AT Home Care & Hospice.

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Nurse Nacole

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Category: Fundamentals The visceral afferent nerves are also responsible for transmitting stimuli from other peripheral sites such as the heart, lungs, and testes. Hence, the vomiting response may occur when a person has been punched in the abdomen or kicked in the groin.

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The Heart of Hospice

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Dr. Than Neville is talking with us about the benefits of granting end of life wishes through the 3 Wishes Program at UCLA Health. Dr. Neville joined the faculty in the UCLA Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care in 2012 and is both a clinician and a researcher. In 2017, she co-founded the 3 Wishes … Continue reading "How To Create Treasured End Of Life Memories With The 3 Wishes Program, Episode 129".

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Hospice of the North Coast

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

The post Giving Thanks to Our Veterans appeared first on Hospice of the North Coast.

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AlayaCare

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to alter the home-based care industry, changes that agencies were already making to succeed in a value-based care model have taken on a new urgency. Innovative technologies are critical to help prioritize value-based data and seamless transitions to lower-cost care settings. For both economic and safety reasons, home care plays an increasingly important role in minimizing risk for elderly or otherwise immunocompromised patients, especially for those who rely on

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