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Two CEOs Retire, Three Hospice Leadership Teams Grow

Hospice News

By the Bay Health CEO Steps Down After nearly a decade in the role, California-based By the Bay Health CEO Kitty Whitaker recently announced plans to retire this spring. Whitaker has been at the helm of the nonprofit since 2014, serving as COO prior to that. She became a hospice nurse for By the Bay Health in 1996, then named Hospice of Marin, taking on various roles in clinical leadership throughout her more than 27-year tenure.

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Caregiver Self-Care

Sustainable Caregiving

“Self-care is doing the things that make you feel more like yourself.” Robyn Conely Downs You can prioritize your well-being while you care for your family member when you reimagine and micro-dose self-care throughout the day. Your activities before caregiving, going to the gym, reading for pleasure, sleeping, or spending time with friends, were just … Caregiver Self-Care Read More » The post Caregiver Self-Care appeared first on Sustainable Caregiving™.

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LeadingAge Ohio Campaign Aims to Grow Aging Services Workforce

Hospice News

LeadingAge Ohio recently launched a public awareness campaign designed to break down misperceptions around aging health care and improve access to careers in these services. Dubbed Gateways to Care , the campaign is designed to “change the narrative around aging services,” as well as generate career pathways in various senior health sectors, the nonprofit membership organization recently indicated in a statement.

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“Saying yes to pediatric hospice changed our lives”: Rogan’s story

HopeHealth

To his family and care teams, 1-year-old Rogan was known as Superman. By sharing his experience with pediatric hospice, his parents hope he can help other kids with serious illness. The post “Saying yes to pediatric hospice changed our lives”: Rogan’s story appeared first on HopeHealth.

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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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Volunteer Spotlight

High Peaks Hospice

Meet Sally Stern! Sally joined us as a volunteer on May, 2nd 2022. Sally is a retired Nurse and Anesthetist! She grew up in the Albany area and now resides in the beautiful Upstate NY Town of Bolton Landing. She has 2 adult children Bryan and Gretchen who she is very proud of. Aside from volunteering for HPH, she has also volunteered at Double H Ranch.

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Nominate a Top Nurse for a 2023 BCEN Distinguished Award 

Minority Nurse

Nominate a nurse for a 2023 BCEN Distinguished Award, which honors top board-certified RNs for their commitment to excellence in five emergency nursing specialties: adult/mixed emergency pediatric emergency flight critical care ground transport trauma The Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing sponsors the annual Distinguished Awards for Emergency Nursing (BCEN).

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Heart Disease Facts

Adobe Hospice & Home Health

February is American Heart Month! Fact #1: Heart disease kills more than 600,000 Americans every year. Heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death for Americans. Thankfully, heart disease is often preventable and can be treated by making healthier lifestyle choices. Fact #2: Chest discomfort or a heart attack is the first sign The post Heart Disease Facts appeared first on Abode Hospice & Home Health.

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Nursing Scholarships Aren’t as Elusive as You May Think

Nurse.com

Nursing education costs increase year after year, and aspiring nurses and those seeking advanced degrees must find ways to finance their schooling. Through scholarships, nursing students can reduce out-of-pocket expenses for their education. But where can you find them? Nurses know all too well that attending nursing school can be pricey. The cost of tuition and other expenses continue to increase and are affected by factors like physical location, type of school, and type of degree.

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Palace of Care – Catching Up

Palliverse

Photo by linda wartenweiler on Unsplash I had double vision last night. The nurses made me an eyepatch. Did it help? Yes, it did. I know you started off as a builder, then you became a doctor. Now you’re a pirate. I’ll ask them to colour your eyepatch black later. Thanks. If you wanted, I could prepare a wooden peg leg for you, but I’m not much of a surgeon.

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Heart Disease Facts

AT Home Care & Hospice

February is American Heart Month! Fact #1: Heart disease kills more than 600,000 Americans every year. Heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death for Americans. Thankfully, heart disease is often preventable and can be treated by making healthier lifestyle choices. Fact #2: Chest discomfort or a heart attack is the first sign The post Heart Disease Facts appeared first on AT Home Care & Hospice.

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Nurse Nacole

Category: Fundamentals Articular cartilage consists of chondrocytes and connective tissue cells that are embedded in an extracellular matrix. The matrix is made up of collagen, water and proteoglycans (macromolecules).

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6 Tips: Assisting your Parents Create an Accessible Home

Caregiver Support Services

As our loved ones get older, it’s important to ensure their home is safe and accessible. As a child of elder parents, you can help them create an accessible home as they age by making changes or upgrades. Let’s explore ways that you can assist your parents create an accessible home that meets their needs and supports independence. Making the Home Accessible There are several steps you should take to creating an accessible home for your parents.