Hospice News

AUGUST 26, 2024

The NAHC-NHPCO Alliance on Monday announced Dr. Steven Landers as its new CEO, marking the first executive role filled at the recently combined organization. Landers steps in to replace co-CEOs Bill Dombi and Ben Marcantonio. The Alliance hinted that it was inching closer to a leadership decision earlier this month after completing an affiliation in June between the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) and the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO).

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Aging Life Care Association

AUGUST 12, 2024

What is Aging Life Care Management? Aging Life Care Management, also known as geriatric care management, focuses on improving the quality of life for older adults and their families through comprehensive planning and management of care needs. This involves addressing not only health concerns but also financial, legal, and social aspects to ensure the well-being … Continue reading What Distinguishes an Aging Life Care Manager from Other Geriatric Care Managers?

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Caregiver Warrior

AUGUST 22, 2024

We all make mistakes! Being human gives us the chance to live and learn from the things we could do better! The post Caregivers Guide to Great Mistakes: Embrace, Learn and Grow appeared first on Caregiver Warrior.

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HopeHealth

AUGUST 26, 2024

Dyllan first arrived at Camp Braveheart at age 14, a few months after losing his dad. Five years later, he’s helping other kids heal from their own losses. The post At age 14, he lost his dad. Now, this teen is helping other kids heal at Camp BraveHeart appeared first on HopeHealth.

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Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

AUGUST 4, 2024

This week’s blog comes from Alison McGrath, a nurse now working as an independent wellbeing coach, and explores whether nurses may be at risk of chronic exhaustion. Why do nurses smoke? Because the doctors have eaten all the chocolate. So went the joke when I was a student nurse in the early 1990s. We all laughed wryly at the unspoken reality underpinning the joke: a job that drove us to smoke or comfort-eat just to get through a shift.

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AJN Off the Charts

AUGUST 26, 2024

On this month’s cover is ephemeral snow , a painting by Pennsylvania medical–surgical nurse Ren Hernandez. See our “On the Cover” column to learn more about his work. The September issue of AJN is now live. “Through both happy and tragic moments, humor can change one’s perceptions of a situation, making it easier to face workplace challenges and demands,” write Edessa Cadiz and colleagues in this month’s Original Research article, “Exploring Nurses’ Us

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Aging Life Care Association

AUGUST 27, 2024

Written by: Mary Ann Buckley MSW, LCSW-C I have assisted many older adults in making moves to senior communities over the last 20 years. Last month I assisted my own mother in moving to a senior living community. Discussing the move, finding the perfect community, planning for, and making the actual move took on a … Continue reading A Daughter’s Perspective on Senior Living → The post A Daughter’s Perspective on Senior Living appeared first on Aging Life Care Association.

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NHPCO

AUGUST 26, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 26, 2024 (Alexandria, VA and Washington, DC) — Steven Landers, MD, MPH , has been named the inaugural Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the newly merged NAHC-NHPCO Alliance (The Alliance). A recognized national leader and innovator in home health, primary care and aging services, Dr. Landers brings almost two decades of experience as a physician, executive leader and health policy advocate to The Alliance, which represents care at home and community providers across t

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Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder

AUGUST 15, 2024

In the heart of downtown Lexington, KY, our neighborhood crew thrives on a sense of togetherness and community, especially as the seasons change into crisp fall evenings. It is not uncommon to pull in to find a homemade treat on the porch, a bag of children’s hand-me-down clothes, or even for someone to stop by or walk right in for a visit. “You really never know who is going to show up at the Kinders’ house; their neighbors just walk right in!

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Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

AUGUST 30, 2024

In this week’s blog, the first in the Children and Young People’s (CYP) Series for September, CYP Nursing Lecturers from Birmingham City University @MyBCU: Laura Maguire @Laurama37358999, Kathryn Sethi @katsethi, Emma Tonks @EmmaT31, Waheeda Zaman discuss Cultural humility in CYP nurses As patient populations become more diverse, the intersection of multiple identities increasingly requires nurses to develop personal attributes of cultural humility and incorporate cultural competence

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Today's Caregiver

AUGUST 29, 2024

If you are one of the many people taking an end-of-summer getaway this Labor Day weekend, there are special steps you should take if you are also traveling with someone who has dementia.

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Hospice News

AUGUST 2, 2024

The National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) and the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) are moving forward on the integration of their combined new organization. Temporarily dubbed the NAHC-NHPCO Alliance as of July 1, among the goals of merging two of the nation’s largest home health and hospice advocacy groups is to garner stronger legislative support to advance meaningful change, according to Kenneth Albert, president and CEO of Andwell Health Partners.

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Caring Senior Service

AUGUST 12, 2024

Someone has a heart attack every 40 seconds. So, as a caregiver, it's important to know what to look for in case a client experiences a heart attack during your care. While there are common signs to watch for, heart attacks can present differently between men and women. Understanding these differences can help improve early detection, treatment, and prevention strategies.

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Diversity Nursing

AUGUST 7, 2024

Nursing hand-off or shift reports are a critical component of safe patient care in all healthcare settings. Handoff reports must be comprehensive, accurate, and designed to properly communicate essential information from one Nurse to another during shift changes. Keep reading to learn more about the importance of patient handoff reports and how to improve your handoff to reduce patient harm.

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Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

AUGUST 31, 2024

As the leaves start to change and the air turns crisp, the North Shore of Chicago comes alive with a variety of fall activities. From scenic walks to festive events, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. In this article, we’ll explore some of the best fall activities for seniors on the North Shore of Chicago in 2024. Whether you’re a resident or just visiting, these activities are sure to make your autumn memorable.

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Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

AUGUST 11, 2024

This week’s blog is written by Dr Judith Benbow, Senior Lecturer, Cardiff University, Professor Danny Kelly, Royal College of Nursing Chair of Nursing Research, Cardiff University and Professor Aled Jones, University of Plymouth. Nurses seek help from other nurses as their primary coping strategy. Notwithstanding patients’ needs for more nurses, crucially nurses need more nurses for their resilience and wellbeing, now more than ever during this intractable workforce crisis.

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Traditions Health

AUGUST 29, 2024

Franklin, TN – Traditions Health of Warner Robins, GA has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospice Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. The Warner Robins hospice branch underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review.

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Hospice News

AUGUST 22, 2024

Hospice transactions are facing a new world of challenges during a time when M&A activity is projected to ramp up after recent lulls. More founders who began their organizations when the Medicare Hospice Benefit was established in the 1980s are reaching retirement. A large contingent will be seeking an exit strategy that will sustain their businesses.

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Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is transforming healthcare by enabling providers to track patient health outside traditional clinical settings. This blog explores the role of technology in RPM, including wearable devices, mobile apps, and connected medical tools that collect and share real-time data. Discover how RPM expands care access, improves outcomes, enhances patient engagement, and reduces costs by shifting from reactive to proactive care.

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Minority Nurse

AUGUST 27, 2024

As the new school year kicks in, nursing students everywhere are bracing themselves for another round of intense lectures, clinical rotations, hours of reading, skills lab, and study marathons. Balancing coursework, long clinical hours, and possibly even a job or family responsibilities can make it feel like you barely have time to breathe, let alone think about what you’re eating.

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Daily Nurse

AUGUST 21, 2024

Grace Carr, a resident of Allentown, Pennsylvania, embarked on her nursing journey at the age of 17 with a dream she had cherished since childhood. Wrapping her dolls in bandages and tending to them as a young girl, Carr knew from an early age that her path was in nursing. Fast forward 80 years, and at 97 years old, she remains dedicated to her calling, still serving at the St.

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Accessible Home Health Care

AUGUST 15, 2024

A recent study of elderly patients and hospital readmissions has shown that approximately 23% of patients end up back in the hospital due to a lack of home support following the initial admittance. This typically leads to errors in medication management, disregard for doctor’s orders, and potential injuries due to balance issues. We always want what is best for our loved ones but don’t always know how to handle their needs.

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Today's Caregiver

AUGUST 13, 2024

Wandering is a very common and potentially dangerous behavior for those living with dementia, but it is even more hazardous during the hot summer months.

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Traditions Health

AUGUST 25, 2024

Franklin, TN – Traditions Health of Blue Springs, MO has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospice Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. The Blue Springs hospice branch underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review.

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Hospice News

AUGUST 5, 2024

Research by VNS Health has found that generative AI systems can help clinicians better assess and predict patients’ palliative care needs. The nonprofit recently conducted a case study of three individuals in which staff evaluated methods for using AI to generate a clinical decision support tool. The AI system, an open-source large language model, translated diagnostic and billing codes into a narrative format to identify patients’ needs.

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Seasons Hospice

AUGUST 14, 2024

As people age, managing chronic pain becomes a significant concern that impacts their quality of life, mental health, and daily functioning. Chronic pain, defined as pain lasting more than three months, can result from various conditions such as arthritis, neuropathy, osteoporosis, and other degenerative diseases. In this blog post, we explore comprehensive strategies and best practices for managing chronic pain in elderly patients to improve their quality of life and overall health outcomes.

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Daily Nurse

AUGUST 1, 2024

What does it mean to be a nurse in the 21st century who builds bridges and serves as a liaison between technology and patient care? How can nurses gain a seat at the table by leveraging their skills, knowledge, and natural ability as expert problem-solvers? There is much to learn about the intersection of healthcare and technology, and nurses willing to take a deep dive may find great rewards.

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AUGUST 1, 2024

In this episode, Holli and Brett discuss the integration of the Family Frailty Score as an assessment tool for patients undergoing advanced heart failure therapies. Various key considerations surrounding the tool are discussed, including multidisciplinary team involvement, socioeconomic challenges, patient and family support, and more. Featuring: Brett Snodgrass, DNP, FNP-C, ACHPN®, FAANP Holli Martinez FNP-BC, ACHPN®, FPCN Brett Snodgrass, DNP, FNP-C, ACHPN®, FAANP Brett Snodgrass has been a re

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Today's Caregiver

AUGUST 7, 2024

Although your focus is probably on providing care for your loved one, it’s important to think about and prepare for your own future caregiving needs.

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Traditions Health

AUGUST 22, 2024

Franklin, TN – Traditions Health of Seminole, OK has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Home Health Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. The Seminole home health branch underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review.

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Hospice News

AUGUST 9, 2024

A myriad of regulatory, reimbursement and workforce pressures have challenged providers when it comes to clinical capacity and associated revenue. Hospice budgeting practices hinge on several factors, according to Matt Chadwick, CFO of Well Care Health. Building a sustainable financial structure for end-of-life care delivery can be a challenging feat when navigating the impacts of patient care and staffing needs, referral streams, operational expenses, billing claim cycles and compliance factors

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