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St. Croix Hospices Opens Wisconsin De Novo

Hospice News

St. Croix Hospice has expanded in Wisconsin, opening its 14th location in the state. The de novo is located in the Chippewa Falls community. St. Croix, a portfolio company of the private equity firm H.I.G. Capital, now has 200 interdisciplinary team members serving 65 Wisconsin counties. “We have been serving the state of Wisconsin for many years, continuing our long tradition of exceptional patient care,” St.

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New Palliative Care Resources for the New Year!

Life & Death Matters

We are very excited to announce new Life and Death Matters resources for students! Let’s get started because there is so much to report. The post New Palliative Care Resources for the New Year! appeared first on Life and Death Matters.

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A Day in the Life of an Oncology Nurse 

Daily Nurse

Have you ever thought about working as an oncology nurse but weren’t exactly sure what the job could entail? Perhaps you wanted to get more knowledge about it to decide if this sector of the field was a good fit for you.

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6 Signs of Heart Disease | Caring Senior Service

Caring Senior Service

Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide and in the US. The good news is that an estimated 80% of cardiovascular disease , including heart disease, is preventable. In addition to taking preventative measures, it’s crucial that we pay attention to our body and notice the signs of heart disease early. By detecting signs of heart disease early, you can improve outcomes and protect your heart from further damage.

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The Ultimate Guide to Improving Caregiver Engagement & Retention

Want to learn how to retain your caregivers & improve caregiver retention X3? The home care industry is experiencing turnover rates of over 80%. How are you ensuring your agency is retaining caregivers? This FREE eBook from Smartcare Software is packed with industry secrets needed to keep your caregivers happy, engaged, and retained, unlocking the full potential of your agency.

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Celebrating Black Nursing Leaders: Meet Tasha Johnson

Minority Nurse

Tasha Johnson, MSN, RN, is a clinical nurse educator and aligned AHA training center coordinator for the University of Maryland Shore Regional Health. Johnson is also a per diem administrative nursing supervisor and per diem staff nurse in the ICU. Johnson is an important nursing leader, and we’re pleased to profile her as we celebrate Black History Month with the Black Nursing Leaders Series 2023.

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Valentine’s Day for Family Caregivers: Giving to those who give the most

Today's Caregiver

Nobody in your life is as full of as deserving of love as a family caregiver. The problem is that we caregivers tend to take ourselves out of the ever important Circle of Care while always making sure our loved ones.

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Now Hear This: Hearing Aids Are Available Over the Counter!

American In-Home Care

What if you could stop into your favorite major retailer while running errands and pick up hearing aids for someone you love, at a reasonable cost? Wouldn’t you love the ease and convenience of opening up a world of better hearing in a matter of minutes? This is now a reality, bringing relief to many who have put off getting help for their hearing loss because of cost and other constraints involved with prescription hearing aids.

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I think therefore I am? – Final Farewells?

Palliverse

Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash Life can be full of uncertainty and the same is true for dying. When will it occur? The doctors don’t really know, they can only give their best guess. The ones who give an exact time are likely out of their depth and answer with false confidence. Three weeks. Three days. Three hours. Medical science is not that exact yet.

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Caregiving 101: Where Do I Start?

Interim HealthCare Inc.

Serving as a caregiver can be overwhelming at times. These caregiving tips will help ensure a more rewarding experience for everyone involved.

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The Importance of a Hospice Spiritual Counselor

Traditions Health

The Importance of a Hospice Spiritual Counselor Within the hospice care setting, spirituality is typically not defined within a specific religion or belief system. Instead, care providers understand spirituality as an awareness of someone’s relationship with the world and their sense of what their life ultimately has meant to it. To help people in hospice care cope with these ideas and find peace during the last days of their lives, many hospice care providers keep spiritual counselors on staff

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Valentines Day Craft Class!

Euro-American Connections & Homecare

Valentine’s Day is all about honoring the love and bond between loved ones. To celebrate the occasion, our Community Liaison Beata joined our friends at the New Milford Senior Center and at the Newington Senior Center, for two afternoons filled with Valentine’s Day theme crafts. To learn more about our upcoming classes and how to join us for another fun-filled crafting experience, please call us at 860-829-0208!

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The Most Common Questions Regarding In-Home Care for Seniors

Comfort Home Care

Recently our CEO, Gerri Flowers, was asked to speak at the monthly executive coalition meeting of the African American Health Program (AAHP). Pat Grant, Chair of AAHP, asked Gerri to speak on the important topic of home health care during Home Health Care and Hospice Care Month (November). Gerri was joined by Assistant Under Secretary for Health and Chief Medical Officer U.S.

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Nurse Nacole

Category: Fundamentals Although the symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA) are localized, associated pain may be referred. It is common for OA of the hip to be referred to the medial knee. Another symptom associated with OA is crepitus, a painless “crackling” in the joint.

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Interview with Ryan Herd

Today's Caregiver

Ryan Herd, founder and CEO of Caregiver Smart Solutions talks about the technology to keep your loved ones safe while ensuring they maintain their dignity.

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Dementia Prevention

Today's Caregiver

Want to cut your dementia risk in half?

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