Hospice News

JUNE 13, 2022

As hospices sweat over recruitment and retention, many say that competition on wages and benefits is the leading barrier, as well as widespread misperceptions of their services. Their employees, however, also cite burnout and the lack of flexibility of a career path as reasons they may leave the field. . A majority of hospices who responded to a survey by senior citizen advocacy group LeadingAge and consulting firm BerryDunn indicated that compensation, benefits and misperceptions were their big

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Daily Nurse

JUNE 13, 2022

Few, if any, new nurse graduates walk onto a hospital unit on their first day brimming with confidence, much less clinical expertise. Thus, new grad residency programs help transition nurses from the world of textbooks to the realities of the bedside. At UMass Memorial Health, new grads can find a wealth of support in the […].

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Hospice News

JUNE 13, 2022

As one massive home health and hospice transaction steams towards completion, another is delayed. The forthcoming spin-off of Enhabit Home Health & Hospice from Encompass Health (NYSE: EHC) is just about ready to close on July 1. Meanwhile, a minor administrative snag will delay closing of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UHG) subsidiary Optum’s acquisition of LHC Group (NASDAQ: LHCG).

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Caring Senior Service

JUNE 13, 2022

About 4 million Americans undergo cataract surgery each year. And most of these surgeries are performed on seniors. This surgery helps improve vision by removing cataracts that form in the eye. As you or a loved one prepares for this type of surgery, it’s helpful to know what to expect.

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Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

JUNE 13, 2022

Alzheimer’s Awareness Month has returned. We take this month very seriously as Alzheimer’s disease is something we work with closely. There are lots of ways to improve the lives of those with the disease. We discussed one of these methods with Alyse at The Wildbird Shack. Sensory Stimulation. Sensory stimulation is important to those with Alzheimer’s or Dementia.

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Home Care Pulse

JUNE 13, 2022

HOME CARE WEBINAR. Understanding the Psychology of Caregivers Wednesday, June 29th , 2022. 2:00pm EST | 60 min. We’ve reached the tipping point. In just under eight years, caregiver shortages will rise to over 150,000, making recruitment more difficult than ever. With caregivers being in such high demand, we can no longer expect them to come to us; we must adapt to them.

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Nurse Keith's Digital Doorway

JUNE 13, 2022

It's no secret that there's a multitude of unhappy nurses out there in the world. From mandatory overtime to unhealthy nurse-patient ratios, I admit there are very valid reasons for this seeming epidemic of discontent. So, is the nursing glass half-full or half-empty? I guess it depends on who you're drinking with (and perhaps what you're drinking).

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Today's Caregiver

JUNE 13, 2022

Undergoing cataract removal was associated with a lower risk of developing dementia among older adults. The study suggests that the improvement in the quality of life for the affected individual and family is likely considerable.

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Boca Home Care Services

JUNE 13, 2022

A heart attack occurs when there isn’t enough blood flowing to the heart, preventing it from getting the oxygen it needs to function. This is a dangerous condition that may lead to lasting tissue damage. Severe cases may even result in death. Multiple factors can contribute to the lack of blood flow. In most situations, there is a blockage in one or more of the arteries due to plaque build-up.

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Palliverse

JUNE 13, 2022

Photo by Felicia Buitenwerf on Unsplash. Any medical history is incomplete if the social history is not assessed. An important part of the social history is occupational history. What line of work a person did can tell you a lot about them. What jobs they held and for how long can provide a clearer image of who the person is. It can indicate what level of education they have had.

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Today's Caregiver

JUNE 13, 2022

Join us as we celebrate Fearless Caregivers, Heather York sharing her personal story of caregiving.

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Changing Lives Podcast

JUNE 13, 2022

Caregivers face many adversities, with unknowns, stressors and worries being a normal part of the caregiving journey. With approximately one in four Canadians caregiving for family members, partners, friends or neighbours, who is caring for the carers? Find out more in this week's Changing Lives podcast.

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Euro-American Connections & Homecare

JUNE 13, 2022

Because of her exceptional performance, Mary K. was nominated by our Care Team as our May Caregiver of the Month. She has proven to be an extremely dedicated caregiver that goes the extra mile to ensure her clients are happy and well taken care of. Mary’s current client, is always praising her and said that before Mary she has had other caregivers, but that Mary is by far the best.

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Nurse Nacole

JUNE 13, 2022

Category: Fundamentals Current angina recommendations suggest that all patients with acute or chronic ischemic heart disease receive aspirin 75 to 162 mg daily as primary or secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease.

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Minority Nurse

JUNE 13, 2022

During June, the national designation as Men’s Health Month helps highlight the need for men to advocate for their own health and that of the men in their lives. For Men’s Health Week, which runs June 13 to 19 , Minority Nurse turned to an expert in men’s health to explore some of the top health issues and concerns facing men. Jason Mott PhD, RN, associate professor in the Pre-licensure Program Director and assistant dean in the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, College of Nursi

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Changing Lives Podcast

JUNE 13, 2022

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JUNE 13, 2022

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JUNE 13, 2022

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Hospice News

JUNE 13, 2022

LGBTQ+ communities have been historically underserved by hospice, often due to mistrust of the health care system as well as discrimination. Nearly 1 in 3 transgender adults reported that they had to teach their health care provider about transgender issues in order to receive appropriate care, according to a Center for American Progress 2020 survey.

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