Minority Nurse
APRIL 19, 2022
The Oscar slap that overshadowed the Academy Awards ceremony was sparked by a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s lack of hair – with husband Will Smith objecting violently to comedian Chris Rock mocking the actress’s shaved head. Away from the recriminations over what could be perceived as a mean-spirited jibe and a disproportionate response , many people will sympathize with Pinkett Smith.
Diversity Nursing
APRIL 19, 2022
The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) reported more than 355,000 Nurse Practitioners (NPs) are licensed to practice in the U.S. This is up 9% from the estimated 325,000 reported in May 2021. This increase in NPs will help aid the healthcare provider shortages and ease burnout from the COVID-19 pandemic. “Nurse Practitioners are answering the call to provide vital health care services to all Americans,” said AANP President, April N.
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Today's Caregiver
APRIL 19, 2022
Making art is essential to senior care residents’ health and well-being. Trained art therapists and talented volunteers help seniors construct objects that occupy hands and minds.
Home Sweet Home In-Home Care
APRIL 19, 2022
There are a number of reasons seniors refuse care, including misconceptions about cost. A lot of today’s seniors grew up in the Great Depression. They lived through a period of time when the nation was pinching pennies and cutting corners. Frugality was ingrained in many of them very early on and quite often remains firmly in place for a lifetime. .
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Changing Lives Podcast
APRIL 19, 2022
Hospice Quinte is hiring a full-time RPN for the Stan Klemencic Care Centre.
The World According to Dr. El
APRIL 19, 2022
Dr. El. I have to admit that when I saw the news headline last week, “ BREAKING: CMS cuts SNF pay rates by net $320 million ,” I felt a kick-’em-while-they’re-down discouragement. I’m concerned, like others, about how facilities currently struggling financially are going to make it to the anticipated period when demographic shifts will lead to full beds and thriving enterprises.
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Nurse Nacole
APRIL 19, 2022
Category: Fundamentals Ezetimibe acts in the small intestine and inhibits the absorption of cholesterol, leading to decreased delivery of cholesterol to the liver. This causes a reduction of hepatic cholesterol and an increase in clearance of cholesterol from the blood.
Comforcare Home Care
APRIL 19, 2022
According to the Alzheimer's Association -. "Proper nutrition is important to keep the body strong and healthy. For a person with Alzheimer's or dementia, poor nutrition may increase behavioral symptoms and cause weight loss. ". Make mealtimes calm and comfortable. Some causes of poor appetite can be not recognizing food, poor fitting dentures, medications, not enough exercise and a decreased sense of smell or taste.
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