September, 2022

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Hospice Market to Nearly Double by 2030; Palliative Care to See Large Gains

Hospice News

Rising demand and demographic tailwinds are propelling rapid growth in both the hospice and palliative care markets. But ongoing labor pressures remain a risk point. A large concern is whether there will be enough hospice and palliative care providers to keep pace with demand, according to Brian Tanquilut, equity analyst in health care services at investment banking company Jeffries LLC.

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6 Myths About Seniors' Mental Health | Caring Senior Service

Caring Senior Service

Seniors' mental health is often pushed aside as we focus on the physical signs of their aging. Moreover, conversations about mental health often focus primarily on younger people. Because of this, there are many myths that surround seniors' mental health, and in this article, we’re going to debunk some of the most pervasive ones.

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5 opportunities where technology can help home care agencies grow

AlayaCare

For the home care industry, the next couple of decades are clear: the need for services will rise in step with the population of older adults. People ages 65 years and above is projected to rise to 86.7 million by 2050 accounting for approximately 20% of the U.S. population. Governments are increasingly turning to home care providers as a means of alleviating strapped hospital resources and a shortage of long-term care facilities.

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In the halls of Hulitar: An inpatient hospice nurse opens up

HopeHealth

An inpatient hospice nurse opens up about his experiences at Hulitar Hospice Center, and what it means for patients and their families spending their final moments together. The post In the halls of Hulitar: An inpatient hospice nurse opens up 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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A Beginners Guide to Getting Comfortable With Dying and Death

Life & Death Matters

“It’s not being dead, but the dying that I fear.” . The post A Beginners Guide to Getting Comfortable With Dying and Death appeared first on Life and Death Matters.

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Advanced Pain Management in Cancer: Janet Abrahm

GeriPal

Summary Transcript Summary. Have you had difficulty managing a particular type of cancer pain? For me it’s radiation induced mucositis/esophagitis. Janet Abrahm is one of the world’s experts in pain and symptom management for patients with cancer joins us to talk about (among other things): Ketamine for hyperalgesia and allodynia, how to treat dissociative side effects.

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Undisclosed Conflicts of Interest by Physicians Creating the CDC Opioid Prescribing Guidelines: Bad Faith or Incompetence?

Pallimed

by by Chad D. Kollas, MD, Beverly Schechtman and Carrie Judy Introduction In May 2021, Pallimed published our commentary that described the inappropriate and disproportionate influence given to the advocacy group, Physicians for Responsible Opioid Prescribing (PROP, also known as Health Professionals for Responsible Opioid Prescribing) during the creation process of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 2016 Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain, hereafter the 2016 Gu

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AlayaCare Announces New Chief Product and Technology Officer

AlayaCare

Andrew McDonald joins home-based care SaaS technology provider in new C-suite position to drive growth and digital transformation for the home care industry to deliver better technology for better outcomes. MONTRÉAL, QC and TORONTO, ON—20 th September 2022— AlayaCare , a leading home care technology provider, announced today that Andrew McDonald has joined the company as its Chief Product and Technology Officer.

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What to expect from hospice care? A South County volunteer tells her story

HopeHealth

Joy, comfort, connection: In 10 years as a HopeHealth volunteer, Dace Krasts of South County, RI, has seen the many sides of hospice care. The post What to expect from hospice care? A South County volunteer tells her story appeared first on HopeHealth.

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Book Haul: Something for Every Caregiver

Happy Healthy Caregiver

In this post, you’ll find six self-care and caregiving books you may want to add to your ‘to be read’ pile. I’ve read less non-fiction this summer since I’ve been traveling with purpose (caregiver retreat, helping a grieving cousin, moving my daughter to Chicago) and traveling for fun (Amalfi Italy trip, Michigan getaway).

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Are we teaching pre-registration nurses the right skills for working in clinical practice: a respiratory perspective

Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

This week’s blog has been written by Dr Nicola Roberts (@DrNRoberts), Associate Professor at Edinburgh Napier University, who raises the question whether pre-registration nursing programmes are teaching the right skills for contemporary clinical respiratory practice. Our recent study examined what respiratory care content is being taught in UK pre-registration nursing programmes in approved education institutions.

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Congress Takes Up Bill to Expand Advance Care Planning

Hospice News

U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner (D-Va.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) have introduced a bill designed to foster greater access to advance care planning (ACP) among Medicare beneficiaries. In enacted, the Improving Access to Advance Care Planning Act would permit social workers to conduct ACP services, remove co-pays and patient fees, and promote provider education about associated billing codes.

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Unexpected Kidney Failure Sparks Mother of Two’s Desire to Become a Dialysis Nurse

Daily Nurse

Each nurse’s path to entering the field is unique – no two nurses share the exact string of experiences, influences, or circumstances that first sparked their desire to help patients. For me, an unexpected kidney failure diagnosis as a 25-year-old mother of two quickly determined the career path I would take. After five years of […].

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5 opportunities where technology can help home care agencies grow

AlayaCare

For the home care industry, the next couple of decades are clear: the need for services will rise in step with the population of older adults. People ages 65 years and above are projected to rise to 86.7 million by 2050 accounting for approximately 20% of the U.S. population. Governments are increasingly turning to home care providers as a means of alleviating strapped hospital resources and a shortage of long-term care facilities.

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Activities to prepare your child for the death of a loved one

HopeHealth

Kids with a parent, sibling or loved one on hospice need help coping with anticipatory grief, and preparing for what’s ahead. These activities can help. The post Activities to prepare your child for the death of a loved one appeared first on HopeHealth.

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ENA Ramps Up Efforts to End Violence in Healthcare Settings

Nurse.com

Todd Haines, MSN, RN, EMT, CEN, director of trauma services at a level 3 trauma center in Tennessee, says he’s been verbally and physically assaulted more in the 12 years he’s worked as an ER nurse, than in the entire 10 years he worked in law enforcement. While violence in the emergency department (ED) isn’t new, workplace violence in healthcare settings has increased across the country.

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School Nurses Teaching Lifesaving Skills to Children

AJN Off the Charts

A scary moment in the home. One weekend morning, my then-six-year-old son ran into the kitchen holding a half-eaten piece of fruit and looking panicked. He and his brothers had just finished eating breakfast before rushing off to play a game in the next room. Only a faint wheeze emerged when my son tried to breathe. He was choking. Years earlier, my husband and I had taken a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid class for new parents taught by paramedics and nurses at our local commu

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Hospices Leverage Partnerships to Scale Palliative Care Programs

Hospice News

Limited pathways to reimbursement and workforce shortages are the largest hurdles for growth among community-based palliative care programs. Building partnerships with other providers can help mitigate these barriers, according to Dr. Nathan Goldstein, professor of geriatrics and palliative medicine for the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Some providers have a learning curve around the complex process of working out payer contracts and sustainable business models for their community-bas

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University of Maryland Medical System Welcomes ACE Initiative Inaugural Class

Daily Nurse

Following a successful pilot of its innovative Academy of Clinical Essentials (ACE) initiative, the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is preparing to welcome its first full class of nursing students as the program expands to more locations across Maryland. ACE puts a cohort of nursing students at the bedside under the instruction of an […].

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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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A matter of wellness: Why health workers need a Professional Pause

HopeHealth

Healthcare work is a special calling, with unique emotional demands. To support employees, HopeHealth launched Professional Pause. These monthly “well-being debriefings” use a simple, powerful technique to prevent burnout. The post A matter of wellness: Why health workers need a Professional Pause appeared first on HopeHealth.

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A Personal Tragedy Made Me See My Profession in a New Light

Nurse.com

Every Saturday, my husband John would prepare for his golf outing. The house filled up with his happy hums as he gathered his clubs and shoes. At the same time, I would be working on project papers and packing them in my briefcase for school. This was our Saturday routine for the past 10 years. But one Saturday was different. Insook Kim, RN. That Saturday, my husband and I sat silently in a room at the hospital.

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The Nursing Beat is Changing How Healthcare Information is Absorbed

Minority Nurse

The Nursing Beat, a new healthcare media startup, officially launched this week. It’s the creation of a consortium of nurses sharing a strong desire to foster community with the goal to make the ever-evolving world of healthcare easy to digest by arming healthcare professionals with the most up-to-date information. . Nurses Supporting Community Initiatives .

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HHS Unveils National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers

Hospice News

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released a National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers to assist those who care for seriously ill loved ones. The strategy contains close to 350 actions that the federal government plans to take to support caregivers in the company year, as well as 150 recommendations that could be adopted at the state or local levels or in the private sector.

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8 Things Every Nurse Needs

Daily Nurse

From the practical to the personal, here are eight things every nurse needs to be successful at any stage in their career. Basic Supplies Clickable pens and a foldable clipboard that you can fit in your scrub pocket are always helpful. Pens disappear quickly, and having a supply is a must for all nurses. In […].

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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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6 Reasons Why Seniors Don’t Sleep Well at Night

Caring Senior Service

A good night’s sleep can make all the difference. It can help boost your mood, reduce stress, lower risk for serious health conditions, and more. But as we get older, getting quality sleep can be more difficult. Falling asleep and staying asleep are common challenges for seniors. Here are some of the reasons why older adults have trouble sleeping well at night.

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The Daughter-in-Law

Donna Cardillo, The Inspiration Nurse

By Donna Cardillo The inevitable had happened. My mother-in-law, three months shy of her 100th birthday, passed away. I knew it would be my responsibility to empty her apartment and pack up or dispose of her belongings. Why me, the daughter-in-law? Because I was her primary caregiver. Both of her sons were ill or disabled … The Daughter-in-Law Read More » The post The Daughter-in-Law first appeared on Donna Cardillo, RN.

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Overcoming Challenges of Being a Family Caregiver

Always Best Care Senior Services

Your aging parents spent many years caring for you, so it can be incredibly rewarding to give back and spend time caring for them. However, this can also be challenging when trying to balance your own family, job, and obligations. Creating a routine can be a good place to start so that you have a better idea of your schedule and know what needs to be done and when.

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How an Advance Care Planning Bill Could Impact Hospice and Medicare

Hospice News

Recent federal advance care planning legislation could give health care providers and policymakers a greater girth of goal-concordant care at the end of life, but may face opposition due to potential costs. Last week U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner (D-Va.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) introduced the Improving Access to Advance Care Planning Act to the Senate designed to promote greater access to those services among Medicare beneficiaries.

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Nurse Practitioner Liability Report Reveals Malpractice Claim Costs Are on the Rise

Daily Nurse

The average total incurred amount of a nurse practitioner malpractice claim has increased to $332,137 – a jump of more than 10.5% since 2017, according to a newly released claim report published by the Nurses Service Organization (NSO), a division of Aon Affinity. The Nurse Practitioner Professional Liability Exposure Claim Report: 5th Edition highlights the top professional exposures facing […].

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AlayaCare Announces New Chief Product and Technology Officer

AlayaCare

Andrew McDonald joins home-based care SaaS technology provider in new C-suite position to drive growth and digital transformation for the home care industry to deliver better technology for better outcomes MONTRÉAL, QC and TORONTO, ON—20 th September 2022— AlayaCare , a leading home care technology provider, announced today that Andrew McDonald has joined the company as its Chief Product and Technology Officer.

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5 Ways to Grow Retirement Fund Grow And Make It Last Through Retirement

Caring Senior Service

So much financial advice is about building up a nest egg for retirement, but it seems like so little is about helping you manage that money — whether you're retiring early or on time. Even if you planned carefully for your retirement years, you can't just put your finances on autopilot when you retire, and you'll still need to keep track of your spending, investments, and income.

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Holly Willoughby helps raise vital funds for Together for Short Lives’ Butterfly Fund

Together for Short Lives

On Thursday (29 September) Together for Short Lives Patron Holly Willoughby took to the trading floor at BGC Partners in London for their amazing charity day, in memory of the colleagues that they lost in New York on 9/11. This is the fifth year that Holly has taken part in the charity day on our […]. The post Holly Willoughby helps raise vital funds for Together for Short Lives’ Butterfly Fund appeared first on Together for Short Lives.

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Decluttering the Decades

Chicago Caregiving

Make a plan to ease the organization process when a parent passes away. Grief has no timeline. Everyone grieves in their own way and at their own pace. Yet, shortly after a parent dies, adult children often face a daunting task: preparing the house for sale while the surviving parent still lives there. If you rush the process, each item tossed into the discards bag may feel like a punch in the gut to the parent already beaten down by grief.

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CVS Health to Acquire Signify Health in $8 billion Deal

Hospice News

CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) has agreed to purchase Signify Health (NYSE: SGFY) for a total transaction value of $8 billion. Signify is a value-based care enablement company that concentrates on care in the home, including home health and palliative care. CVS indicated that the transaction will lay the foundation for further expansion in home-based health care.