Hospice News

JULY 31, 2023

The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has unveiled a new payment model demonstration geared toward dementia-related illnesses, which are becoming more prevalent among hospice patients. The Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model is designed to improve the quality of life for dementia patients and their caregivers by addressing behavioral health and functional needs, as well as better coordinating care and improving care transitions between community, hospital

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Sustainable Caregiving

JULY 31, 2023

Caring for a family member can be both rewarding and challenging, but it’s essential to recognize when we need help and not hesitate to ask for it. Caregivers face turbulent emotions such as guilt, grief, and feelings of inadequacy. We often find ourselves overwhelmed, trying to manage everything alone, and before we know it, we’re … How to Accept Help as a Caregiver Read More » The post How to Accept Help as a Caregiver appeared first on Sustainable Caregiving™.

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Hospice News

JULY 31, 2023

Virginia-based Blue Ridge Hospice is building a foundation for a larger future with geographic expansion, a growing range of services and a rebrand in the works. In addition to bringing its core hospice business to a broader market, Blue Ridge is working to position itself for success in a value-based payment environment, according to CEO ​​Cheryl Hamilton Fried.

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Caring Senior Service

JULY 31, 2023

Sciatica pain is a common ailment that affects millions of people worldwide, particularly seniors. It is characterized by sharp shooting pain that radiates through the lower back and legs. This condition can significantly impair one's quality of life and impact independence. Learn more about sciatica pain, why seniors may be more susceptible to it, and how you can help loved ones manage and alleviate this discomfort.

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Hospice News

JULY 31, 2023

Rising regulatory scrutiny around length of stay may be having adverse impacts on health care costs and quality, hospice leaders said in a recent Congressional briefing. Fear of regulatory attention, audits or post-payment reviews related to longer stays could drive some hospice providers to discharge patients who can still benefit from their services, according to Dr.

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Minority Nurse

JULY 31, 2023

Are you feeling stuck in your nursing career? Shadowing another nurse to learn about a new role and work setting can make all the difference in your career. Whether you are you a new nursing student considering which nursing specialty fits your skills and passions or a veteran nurse who wants to move into a new area and gain additional expertise, taking the time to shadow another nurse can accelerate your decision making.

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Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

JULY 31, 2023

Danny Lascelles, Lecturer (Mental Health Nursing) at Glasgow Caledonian University talks about whether nursing should take a ‘zero tolerance’ approach to violence and aggression. Whilst working as a lead practitioner for violence reduction in the NHS (National Health Service) in Scotland, I have often heard people say ‘but we have a zero-tolerance policy’ towards violence and aggression more times than I could count.

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Daily Nurse

JULY 31, 2023

The American Nurses Association (ANA) underscores the urgency for Congressional leaders, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and other key stakeholders to advance efforts in implementing safe staffing standards , including minimum nurse-to-patient ratios. The nurse staffing crisis demands a national dialogue with nurse-led approaches to help ease longstanding work environment challenges that nurses face across numerous specialties and healthcare settings.

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AJN Off the Charts

JULY 31, 2023

It hurts to move. Staja Booker, PhD, RN It’s 10:00, 15 hours postoperative, and your patient has eaten breakfast and is resting comfortably in bed. You ask the patient, “On a scale of zero to 10, how much pain are you having right now?” The patient replies “zero, as long as I don’t move.” The nurse documents the pain score as 0/10 and continues their rounds.

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American In-Home Care

JULY 31, 2023

The infamous “grandparent scam” has been around for years. In this scenario, the scammer calls a senior, posing as their grandchild and requesting funds for some sort of catastrophe. While this is extremely concerning in and of itself, the voice of the scam artist could give away the ruse. Not so with the latest AI scams targeting seniors, which is causing even the most seasoned scam detectors to worry.

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Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

JULY 31, 2023

Maintaining good posture is essential for overall health and well-being, especially as we age. People lose about half an inch of height every 10 years from their peak height on average. This becomes truer after age 70. While aging is normal, poor posture can lead to various musculoskeletal issues, affecting our flexibility, balance, and even our breathing.

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Changing Lives Podcast

JULY 31, 2023

If you have ever flown on an aircraft, you may recall the oxygen mask demonstration and the instructions to put your own mask on first before attempting to assist other passengers. As a society we are more likely to follow directions than to ask others for help. In 2018, Stats Canada reported that as many as 1 in 4 Canadians provide care for family members and friends who have a long-term condition or illness.

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Nurse Nacole

JULY 31, 2023

Category: Psychiatric Nursing Because the pharmacokinetic properties of the individual agents may vary according to the patient and few TCAs have established therapeutic ranges, routine monitoring of drug levels is not common.

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Traditions Health

JULY 31, 2023

When you lose a loved one, it can feel like you’re on a roller coaster of emotion—sometimes wrestling with anger, guilt, denial, anxiety, sadness (and even despair), all on the same day. It’s also common to have physical reactions to your grief, like changes in your appetite or having trouble sleeping. Fortunately, there’s a resource to help you navigate the ups, downs, twists, and turns of the grieving process.

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Nurse.com

JULY 31, 2023

Sponsored by Restore Hyper Wellness. Christina Manheimer, RN When Christina Manheimer, DNP, APRN, first considered working outside the hospital, getting comfortable with the idea was a process. “It took me a long time to get to the place where I felt ready to transition,” she said. “I was very scared.” She regularly talked to colleagues who worked in the community health setting she was interested in, spent time shadowing other nurses, and scoured job openings to find the right one.

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