Hospice News
JUNE 29, 2023
Hospices often lack the financial and staffing resources needed to fully support bereaved families. As with nursing, the industry-wide labor shortage has impacted bereavement care, which is an underfunded service, according to Dr. Dawn Gross, palliative care physician at University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Health. Gross is also a medical director at ANX Hospice Care.
AlayaCare
JUNE 29, 2023
Technology is continuously evolving, and new tools are presented to help advance various industries and improve processes. One of the most used technology buzzword affecting the healthcare industry today is “Big Data.” Big data is being talked about more and is all the rage in the technology world, but what does it mean for home healthcare? Healthcare providers are adapting to new technologies such as electronic health records (EHRs), which allow them to gather these “extremely large data sets”
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Hospice News
JUNE 29, 2023
Addus HomeCare Corp. (NASDAQ: ADUS) has reached an agreement to purchase the home health, hospice and private duty operator Tennessee Quality Care for $106 million. Tennessee Quality Care operates 17 locations serving an average of 1,800 patients daily throughout 50 of the 95 counties in its home state. About 70% of its business is home health, including private duty, with hospice care comprising 30%.
GeriPal
JUNE 29, 2023
Summary Transcript Summary I don’t know ’bout religion I only know what I see And in the end when I hold their hand It’s both of us set free These are the ending lyrics to Bonnie Raitt’s song “Down the Hall”, an ode to the Pastoral Care Workers who care for their fellow inmates in the hospice unit at the California Medical Facility in Vacaville, California.
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Daily Nurse
JUNE 29, 2023
It is well known that many U.S. healthcare organizations face a significant nurse staffing challenge, and as leaders and administrators seek solutions, we must emphasize an essential element of nurse recruitment and retention — establishing and sustaining healthy work environments (HWEs). The most recent “ National Nurse Work Environments” study , conducted in 2021 by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), shows that the health of nurse work environments across the country has
Chicago Caregiving
JUNE 29, 2023
Take your turn in our first-ever caregiving game, and learn everything you need for each step of the way Your child has a disabling accident. Your spouse falls ill with terminal cancer. Your aging parents need help with daily living. These are just a few reasons why you may abruptly find yourself in a caregiver role — facing what can seem like an overwhelming and confusing path ahead.
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Chicago Caregiving
JUNE 29, 2023
When chronic health issues and lack of resources combine, older adults face mounting food challenges Nora Spencer, of Lisle, Illinois, had found herself in a difficult food situation. Faced with the constraints of a low fixed income, a lack of transportation, and multiple chronic health conditions, she rarely leaves her house. “My kids live in southern Illinois, and all my friends are so far away.
Today's Caregiver
JUNE 29, 2023
With heat indexes well over 100 degrees creating dangerous conditions for millions of Americans during a prolonged heat wave, AFA is providing important tips to help caregivers keep their loved ones living with dementia
Home Care Pulse
JUNE 29, 2023
See More Customer Stories CUSTOMER STORY Turning around Employee Retention Rates Through Effective Onboarding Surveys and Manager Engagement Turning around Employee Retention Rates Through Effective Onboarding Surveys and Manager Engagement Rocky Start. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, national senior care employee turnover rates spiked to 75.3%. Many within the sector grappled with employee retention, particularly among new hires.
Chicago Caregiving
JUNE 29, 2023
When your loved one’s health needs require specialized caregiving Imagine that someone you love has cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, or another condition that requires specialized care. Do you learn how to care for them, or do you find someone trained in the care they need? Family caregivers are often untrained and unpaid — but they also tend to be the first line of defense.
Home Care Pulse
JUNE 29, 2023
HCP WEBINAR SERIES The State of Post-Acute Care in 2023: Recruitment and Retention With the release of the 2023 HCP Benchmarking Report, we have new data and insights on how post-acute care businesses have been impacted by ongoing industry challenges, and what the most successful organizations are doing to overcome them. Join HCP for a 6-part webinar series breaking down the key findings from each section of the 2023 HCP Benchmarking Report, including sales & marketing, recruitment & ret
Chicago Caregiving
JUNE 29, 2023
There’s nothing like travel. To experience new sounds and flavors, to watch the sun rise over a part of the world — or your own community — that you haven’t yet explored. But as we age, travel can become more difficult to manage. Maybe you need certain medications, you have mobility requirements, or require a live-in caregiver. Leaving your routine can feel like too much of an undertaking, even if a version of yourself would’ve enjoyed doing so.
Home Care Pulse
JUNE 29, 2023
See More Customer Stories CUSTOMER STORY Turning around Employee Retention Rates Through Effective Onboarding Surveys and Manager Engagement Turning around Employee Retention Rates Through Effective Onboarding Surveys and Manager Engagement About Retain Retain is the ultimate solution for reducing employee turnover rates, especially during the first 100 days when the risk is at its peak.
Chicago Caregiving
JUNE 29, 2023
Research published in the journal Brain describes blood biomarkers that can identify the likelihood for cognitive impairment in people with Parkinson’s disease. National Institute on Aging researchers, along with investigators in New Zealand and France, collected blood samples from more than 200 people — one group with Parkinson’s disease and standard cognition and one with Parkinson’s disease and cognitive impairment or dementia.
Healthcare Law Insights blog
JUNE 29, 2023
In his article The Shield Becomes a Sword , Nick Healey discusses Article I, Section 38 of the Wyoming Constitution, which guarantees the right of every competent adult to make their own healthcare decisions and was passed in 2012 in response to concerns over the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) and its potential limitations on patient choice.
Chicago Caregiving
JUNE 29, 2023
How exercise builds strength and health for seniors Whether we like it or not, losing some fitness with age is an inescapable reality. Bones become more brittle. Muscular strength and endurance decrease. Vital organs don’t function as well as they did before. “As we age, everything requires a little more energy and effort to achieve compared to our younger selves,” says Max Fitzgerald, MD, associate chief medical officer and medical director of rehabilitation services at Rush Oak Park Ho
EAPC (European Association of Palliative Care)
JUNE 29, 2023
We welcome all our new board members! The new EAPC board was elected on 16th June 2023 and we are delighted to introduce them to you. The board held their first meeting on 17th June and elected Jeroen Hasselaar as the new EAPC President. Read each of the board members mission statements on this page. As we look forward to working with our new board, we also want to express our sincere, heartfelt appreciation to Christoph Ostgathe and the previous board.
Chicago Caregiving
JUNE 29, 2023
Rush University System for Health recently partnered with CVS MinuteClinics to reach more people on Medicare. The collaboration enables people with Medicare who utilize CVS’s participating MinuteClinics in Chicago and some suburbs to access follow-up primary and specialty care at Rush. The partnership — through a Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services initiative called ACO REACH — makes care more accessible and affordable to people in surrounding communities, says Paul Casey, MD, chief medi
Nurse Nacole
JUNE 29, 2023
Category: Psychiatric Nursing Postpartum depression has an onset is usually within 6 weeks after childbirth and symptoms can last from 3 to 14 months. The prevalence of postpartum depression ranges from 5.2% to 74% in developed countries.
Chicago Caregiving
JUNE 29, 2023
People who use wheelchairs are at high risk for potentially complicated and painful pressure injuries, also called bedsores or pressure ulcers. These occur when a person remains seated or prone for long periods of time, which inhibits circulation. Not always visible or obvious, pressure injuries can cause tissue in the body to become infected or die.
Hospice Promise
JUNE 29, 2023
End-of-life care is a team effort and we value the relationships we’ve built with our community. As a token of our appreciation, our team has put together gift baskets to express our gratitude for our referral and community partners. Their trust and support allow us to fulfill our mission of providing compassionate care to those in need. So, to all of our referral accounts and community partners, THANK YOU!
Chicago Caregiving
JUNE 29, 2023
Same-day joint replacement surgeries are increasingly popular. Beyond age, overall medical and fitness levels are also important. “[W]ith the techniques and protocols we have, some patients are able to go home as soon as two to three hours after their operation,” says Ravi K. Bashyal, MD, director of outpatient hip and knee replacement surgery at NorthShore University HealthSystem.
The Caregiving Years Training Academy
JUNE 29, 2023
“Fifty-eight percent of caregivers surveyed said receiving unreliable or poor-quality medical equipment and supplies has negatively impacted either their lives or the lives of their patients.” I read this stat in an article, Caregivers, Patients Trade Blame for Equipment Delays, Study Finds , a few days after my dad fractured his pelvis.
Chicago Caregiving
JUNE 29, 2023
4 essentials to know about healthcare in senior living communities When people consider a move into a senior living community, their health needs often rank as their biggest concern. When people consider a move into a senior living community, their health needs often rank as their biggest concern. Nadia Geigler, chief executive officer at The Admiral on the Lake — a nonprofit, life plan community in Chicago — compares the process of navigating the overall system of healthcare to drinking from
Diversity Nursing
JUNE 29, 2023
Nurses must always be prepared to care for patients from all backgrounds, including the LGBTQ+ community. Caring for the LGBTQ+ community requires an educated, compassionate, and inclusive approach. As Nurses, we ensure every patient receives the most personalized and competent care possible. Here are some tips to help you provide better care to the LGBTQ+ community.
Chicago Caregiving
JUNE 29, 2023
Meal planning and prep made easier A healthy diet is important at every stage of life, and cooking at home has numerous benefits for cognitive, social, and emotional health. But for older adults suddenly forced into meal preparation due to the loss of a loved one, a separation or divorce, or becoming a caregiver, cooking can be daunting. “Creating a weekly meal plan is a great way to make prep easier, from the grocery shopping to the meal prep itself,” says Heather Lantry, executive director and
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