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Health Systems Expanding Into Hospice Could Disrupt Competitive Playing Field

Hospice News

As health and hospital systems show a growing interest in home-based care, the competitive landscape for hospices could change — both in terms of market share and staff recruitment. . A leading concern is that hospices will see dips in their referral streams, admissions and ultimately their bottom lines, according to YoloCares CEO Craig Dresang. “In most markets, hospitals will both refer patients to an independent hospice and compete for patients with a local hospice provider,” Dresang told Ho

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AlayaCare Named Among Canada’s Top Growing Companies in Globe and Mail 2022 Report on Business

AlayaCare

Home-based care technology company places No.63 of 430 companies ranked on 740% three-year revenue growth. MONTRÉAL, QC and TORONTO, ON—23 September 2022— AlayaCare, a leading home care technology provider, today announced it has once again been named in the Globe and Mail’s 2022 Report on Business as one of Canada’s Top Growing Companies. AlayaCare placed No. 63 out of 430 Canadian companies on the list, based on several factors including the company’s three-year revenue growth metrics of 740%.

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Agape Care Launches Georgia De Novo

Hospice News

Agape Care Group has launched a de novo in Milledgeville, Georgia. . The South Carolina-based hospice provider is a portfolio company of the private equity firm Ridgemont Equity Partners. Agape Care Group established a presence in Georgia in 2021, setting up shop with a location in the city of Augusta that served 12 counties. Since then, it has been growing its reach and the workforce needed to support increased demand for end-of-life and serious illness care.

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Palliative care for patients with Parkinson’s disease

Palliverse

I often work in a palliative consultation service, and we are seeing more patients with chronic neurological conditions like Parkinson’s Disease. Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disease that causes tremors (shaking), slowness of movement and stiffness. It can cause changes in facial expression so that people look expressionless. and changes in handwriting and speech too.

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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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Nurse.com and HOLLIBLU Join Together To Grow Nurse Community

Nurse.com

Nurse.com recently announced its acquisition of HOLLIBLU, a social networking app for nurses, as a joint effort to expand and cultivate the nurse community. . The app is known for its commitment to supporting, connecting, and engaging nurses. Through building community, the app has offered nurses a safe space to share, network, and grow. Nurse.com has long supported the nurse community, and shares the same vision of connecting nurses.

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Nurse Nacole

Category: Fundamentals When the duration of AF is definitively known to be less than 48 hours, a prolonged period of anticoagulation is not necessary before electrical or pharmacological cardioversion because the risk of thromboembolism is deemed low.

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What Pastors Need to Know About Grief

Seasons Hospice

In March of 2004, my wife of 27 years and 18-year-old daughter were killed in a car wreck on the Indian Nations Turnpike in Oklahoma. By that time in my ministry as a pastor, I had done dozens of funerals. But I had no idea about the depth of pain and expansive ramifications that a significant loss can inflict. Grief comes to us when someone or something significant dies.

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Palace of Care – Existence

Palliverse

Photo by Marija Zaric on Unsplash. Yes, it’s become a struggle, every day. I get halfway through making lunch then I have to rest. When I finish making it I have to rest again before eating. Heh, my only entertainment is going to the lavvy. And that’s no fun. Every time I move I need to go to the toilet. Nothing much comes out and it’s exhausting. Sometimes I make a mess and that’s even more stuff to clean up.

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How is Pain Management Important to the Care of a Terminally Ill Patient?

Seasons Hospice

Pain management is an important aspect of care for a terminally ill patient. Pain can be caused by the illness itself, or by treatments such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy. It is important to discuss pain management options with the patient and their family and to choose the option that provides the most relief. There are many different types of pain management, and each has its advantages and disadvantages.

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Sharing CJ’s Legacy: A Story About Pediatric Hospice With Kasey Carmona, Episode 122

The Heart of Hospice

Warning: This episode contains a description of the loss of a terminally ill infant. It may not be for all listeners. Boy mom and advocate Kasey Carmona shares the story of her family’s hospice journey with her son CJ. Using her voice to advocate for her baby’s healthcare, Kasey and her family created quality of … Continue reading "Sharing CJ’s Legacy: A Story About Pediatric Hospice With Kasey Carmona, Episode 122".

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Happy Rosh Hashanah

Comforcare Home Care

From all of us at Comforcare.L'shanah Tova may you have a good and sweet new year.

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Future Leaders Class of 2022: Four Seasons CEO Millicent Burke-Sinclair

Hospice News

Millicent Burke-Sinclair, president and CEO of the hospice and palliative care provider Four Seasons, has been named a 2022 Future Leader by Hospice News. Future Leaders are individuals nominated by their peers. Candidates must be high-performing employees who are 40-years-old or younger, passionate workers who know how to put vision into action, and advocates for seniors and the committed professionals who ensure their well-being.

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