Hospice News

JUNE 26, 2023

Hospice providers are growing increasingly concerned about how state laws related to transgender rights may impede access to their services among LGBTQ+ communities. A rash of states have recently passed legislation to ban the delivery of gender-affirming health care, including Idaho, Indiana, Mississippi and Tennessee, among others. What’s happening in these states has caused mounting concern around access to quality hospice care for LGBTQ+ individuals, according to Kimberly Acquaviva, social w

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Sustainable Caregiving

JUNE 26, 2023

Are you an employee who feels unsupported in the workplace as a caregiver? Are you an employer who would like to support the caregivers on your team? You may be wondering why caregiver empowerment is essential. Family caregiving responsibilities can be demanding and time-consuming. Supporting family caregivers in the workplace can positively impact their overall … Caregiver Employee Empowerment Read More » The post Caregiver Employee Empowerment appeared first on Sustainable Caregiving™.

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Hospice News

JUNE 26, 2023

The UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) subsidiary Optum has penned a deal to acquire Amedisys (NASDAQ: AMED) in an all-cash transaction of $101 per share, or about $3.3 billion. The pending transaction followings a previous offer to aquire Amedisys by the home infusion company Option Care Health (NASDAQ: OPCH) for $3.6 billion. “The combination of Amedisys with Optum unites two organizations dedicated to providing compassionate, value-based comprehensive care to patients and their families,” Amedisy

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Caring Senior Service

JUNE 26, 2023

Effective communication is essential in maintaining meaningful relationships with seniors living with Alzheimer's or related dementias. As your loved one's cognitive abilities decline, connecting with them can become increasingly challenging. However, by employing the right strategies and approaches, you can create an atmosphere of understanding, support, and connection.

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Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

JUNE 26, 2023

Meet Lisa Shenkman Human Resources – Recruiting/On Boarding Specialist Please join us in welcoming Lisa Shenkman to the Freedom Home Care team! Before joining Freedom Home Care, Lisa worked in the industry as a Private Duty Staffing Coordinator for 15 years. Prior to this, she was in healthcare administration for over 20 years, wearing many different hats having started her career as a certified nursing assistant.

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AJN Off the Charts

JUNE 26, 2023

The July issue of AJN is now live. Among the highlights is a guest editorial by Angelina Jolie, “ Addressing Health Inequities in Survivors of Domestic Violence ,” which explains the importance of bruise detection technologies for patients with varying skin tones. Referencing her daughter, who is from Ethiopia, she writes: “Even as my family has access to high-quality medical care, simple diagnoses are missed because of race and continued prioritization of white skin in medic

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Nurse Nacole

JUNE 26, 2023

Category: Psychiatric Nursing Major depressive disorder is a mood disorder characterized by alterations in cognition, behavior and physical functioning. It interfere with normal function and may render an individual unable to at previously attainable levels.

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EAPC (European Association of Palliative Care)

JUNE 26, 2023

The 3rd International Seminar on Public Health Research in Palliative Care, organised in partnership with the European Association for Palliative Care Reference Group on Public Health and Palliative Care and All Ireland Institute of Hospice and Palliative Care (AIIHPC) will take place on 16 – 17 November 2023 in the Assembly Buildings, Belfast.

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Hospice Promise

JUNE 26, 2023

Meet Mikaela, BSW, one of our newest Social Workers! Mikaela recently graduated from NAU in the Spring of 2022. “I could not imagine starting my career in social work at a greater place other than Hospice Promise. The staff at Hospice Promise welcomed me with open arms, and I have learned a great deal about the social service side of end-of-life care,” Mikaela shares.

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Traditions Health

JUNE 26, 2023

What Makes a Good Hospice Volunteer? Many families turn to hospice to help make a loved one’s final months or weeks more comfortable. Hospice addresses a person’s mind, body, and spirit as they go through this challenging phase of life. While nurses, chaplains, aides, and therapists all play valuable roles, volunteers form a vital part of hospice services.

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Hospice News

JUNE 26, 2023

Palliative care patients who receive psychological, emotional and spiritual support are more likely to elect hospice when they become eligible. Researchers in Israel studied 180 hospitalized cancer patients between November 2018 and March 2020. They found that patients who utilized social worker, psychologist and/or chaplain services chose to forgo aggressive treatments in their final days more often than those who had not, according to results published in the journal Oncology.

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Daily Nurse

JUNE 26, 2023

Being a nurse is incredibly rewarding yet demanding, but caring for others and ensuring their well-being can sometimes take a toll on your happiness and overall wellness. That’s why nurses must prioritize self-care and find ways to boost their happiness! Importance of a Nurse’s Well-being This blog post will discuss 25 wellness tips specifically tailored for nurses to increase their happiness and overall well-being.

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Home Care Pulse

JUNE 26, 2023

HCP WEBINAR SERIES Taking Action on Satisfaction: How to Utilize Your NPS Like a Pro Thursday, July 6th, 2023 Thursday, July 6th, 2023 Thursday, July 6th, 2023 2:00pm EST | 60 min 2:00pm EST | 60 min 2:00pm EST | 60 min The success of your business can be summarized into how your employees and customers answer one single question: “How likely are you to recommend your current agency to others?

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