Hospice News
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Integrative palliative care is growing popular among patients as well as providers seeking non-pharmacological methods of controlling symptoms and improving quality of life. These types of programs involve a range of complementary therapies, including aromatherapy, massage, acupuncture, dietary changes and mindfulness-based treatments, among others.
HopeHealth
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
If your loved one has dementia, music can be a powerful tool to connect with them, calm them, and support their activities of daily living. The post 12 music activities & tips for someone with dementia appeared first on HopeHealth.
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Hospice News
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Hospice of the Chesapeake Unveils New Supportive Care Facility Maryland-Hospice of the Chesapeake has revamped its inpatient facility into a comprehensive care and community support center. The facility recently reopened this month as the Burnett Center for Hope & Healing, formerly known as the Burnett Calvert Hospice House. The center’s services will include support and educational resources for individuals and families coping with serious and terminal illnesses, grief and end-of-life situa
Daily Nurse
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Shawntay Harris is a nurse from Killeen, Texas, and founder of Eminent CPR , who recently became the first Black woman inducted into the Academy of Emergency Nurses. Harris started her nursing career 23 years ago because she wanted to help people. She worked as an emergency nurse, then in 2006, opened Eminent CPR, a facility where people can learn CPR to help train others.
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Hospice News
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Optum Health’s home-based care acquisitions are designed to support an overarching goal of expanding value-based care and diversifying clinical capabilities. The UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) subsidiary in June penned an agreement to acquire Amedisys in an all-cash transaction of $101 per share, or about $3.3 billion. This followed its $5.4 billion acquisition of LHC Group, which closed in February.
AT Home Care & Hospice
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month: What People Should Know National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness of this deadly disease. Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer death in the United States, with a five-year survival rate of just 10%. However, early detection and treatment can improve survival rates significantly.
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Home Care Pulse
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Article Contents: – Introduction – Effective Listening – Valuable Conversations – Shared Decision-Making & Goals – Respect of Choices – Successful Care Planning – Emotional Understanding Article Contents: – Introduction – Effective Listening – Valuable Conversations – Shared Decision-Making & Goals – Respect of Choices – Successful Care Planning – Emotional Understanding Share: We’re Home Care
Nurse Nacole
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Category: Fundamentals In patients receiving high concentrations of supplemental O2, nitrogen in the alveoli is replaced by O2. If O2 is absorbed into the blood faster than it is replaced, the volume of the alveoli will decrease and absorptive atelectasis can occur.
Adobe Hospice & Home Health
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month: What People Should Know National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness of this deadly disease. Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer death in the United States, with a five-year survival rate of just 10%. However, early detection and treatment can improve survival rates significantly.
Caregiver Support Services
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
The healthcare industry has a huge scope of opportunities and challenges. It can be an incredibly rewarding career, but it’s also considered one of the most physically and emotionally demanding fields to work in. If you have experience caring for anyone, whether as part of your work or a loved one, you understand how difficult it can be. Here are some tips to help you if you’re looking for ways to advance your career in healthcare.
Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
A Milestone of Commitment: Freedom Home Care’s 26th Anniversary As the demand for in-home care continues to rise, Freedom Home Care is proud to celebrate its 26th anniversary. For over a quarter-century, we’ve been dedicated to serving clients and their families throughout the North Shore and the greater Chicagoland area with unwavering commitment.
Healthcare Law Insights podcast
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
An effective compliance program is the bedrock of any successful healthcare organization and behind every successful compliance program is a trusted relationship between the Compliance Officer and CEO. In this episode, Husch Blackwell’s Meg Pekarske is joined by Avow Hospice’s CEO, Jaysen Roa, and its Compliance Officer, Kerri Ervin, who share how they built their relationship and how it has evolved over time.
HomeTouch
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Live-in care is an increasingly popular option for those who require assistance with daily activities but wish to remain in their own homes. For many, it’s a preferable alternative to residential care, offering a sense of independence and comfort. However, the cost of live-in care can be substantial, and understanding the various funding options available […] The post Funding Live-in Care appeared first on Hometouch.
Minority Nurse
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Shauna Johnson is a registered nurse at Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center (LHAAMC) in Annapolis, Maryland, and exemplifies the meaning of resilience. She worked as a tech for LHAAMC more than ten years ago, but then life got in the way. After her mom died of breast cancer, she had to take care of her two brothers (who were 7 and 13 at the time).
Seasons Hospice
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
The Evolving Landscape As the demographics of the global population undergo a significant shift, with people living longer than ever before, the responsibilities associated with caring for aging parents have evolved considerably. The dynamics of caregiving have transformed from the traditional models of past generations. This article explores how caring for aging parents has changed over time and delves into the challenges that make this task increasingly complex in the contemporary world.
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