Hospice News
OCTOBER 30, 2023
A rising number of hospices have undergone name changes in recent years, prompting many to consider the elements of an effective rebranding strategy. As hospices nationwide develop new services to engage patients further upstream, some are rebranding to reflect their expanded scope and to avoid the word “hospice” in their company names, hoping to ameliorate patients’ anxiety about end-of-life care.
GeriPal
OCTOBER 26, 2023
Summary Transcript Summary Often podcasts meet clinical reality. That’s why we do this podcast- to address real world issues in palliative care, geriatrics, and bioethics. But rarely does the podcast and clinical reality meet in the same day. Within hours of recording this podcast, I joined a family meeting of an older patient who had multiple medical problems including cancer, and a slow but inexorable decline in function, weight, and cognition.
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HopeHealth
OCTOBER 30, 2023
It takes years of training to become a physical therapist. It also takes a lot of compassion. Meet one of our own, from HopeHealth’s home care team. The post Healing at home: Meet a home care physical therapist appeared first on HopeHealth.
Life & Death Matters
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Kathy Kortes-Miller has generously provided the first chapter of her book “Talking about death won’t kill you” for us to post here! Have a read – we think you’ll agree it’s a stunning resource. If you are interested, Kathy is speaking about her book in our webinar on November 7, 2023. Registration info is at […] The post Sneak Peek!
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EAPC (European Association of Palliative Care)
OCTOBER 12, 2023
We are deeply saddened to hear of the unexpected death of Dr Juan Pablo Leiva, which has been announced today by our colleagues in SECPAL. Our Board and staff send our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, colleagues, patients and all who knew him. Dr Leiva posted earlier this week about the gratitude and privilege of working in palliative care (translated words below).
Chicago Caregiving
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Whether it’s books, magazines, or correspondence — studies show that reading offers protections against dementia as people age Learning to read is a revelatory experience for children. They discover that when certain letters of the alphabet go together, those letters become words that form sentences, revealing infinite possibilities. That initial thrill of reading can last a lifetime, and it can protect and improve the wellbeing of older adults in many different ways.
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GeriPal
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Summary Transcript Summary What level of evidence do we need for POLST to use it ourselves, to advocate for wider usage, and for establishing POLST completion as a quality metric? The answers to these questions will vary. Reasonable people will disagree. And today, on our podcast, our guests disagree. Firmly. AND we are delighted that our guests modeled respectful disagreement.
HopeHealth
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Spiritual care is about the whole self: body, mind and spirit. At the end of life, it can play a powerful role in mental health and well-being. The post The role of spiritual care in mental wellness appeared first on HopeHealth.
Life & Death Matters
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Talking About Death Won’t Kill You sounds like a story-book title, but it is actually a nonfiction book packed with “informational how-to’s” – as in how to talk about death and is written by Kathy Kortes-Miller – a palliative care educator and researcher. It is a wonderful book to read whether you are a healthcare […] The post Book Recommendation: “Talking About Death Won’t Kill You” by Dr.
Minority Nurse
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Nurses are integral to every community, and not just from the perspective of simply providing critical medical services. Your field experiences have likely made it clear to you that you impact patients’ lives through your empathy, social sensitivity, and hard-earned knowledge. One of the often overlooked areas in which nurses are influential is helping to address injustice, even environmental racism.
Chicago Caregiving
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Distance doesn’t have to end relationships. How to stay connected when a friend moves or goes through health changes. Veronica Boyajian and her husband — both in their 60s and formerly of Highland Park, Illinois — spent months looking for a new home. They wanted a lower cost of living and a supportive community for their adult daughter, who has special needs.
Hospice News
OCTOBER 24, 2023
Revocations of the hospice benefit can have serious adverse effects on patients and families, as well as providers. Understanding the causes and repercussions of these incidents can help operators prevent them, when appropriate. Live discharges can occur for a number of reasons, including the patient or family changing their minds about receiving hospice care, or the patient improves and no longer needs those services.
GeriPal
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Summary Transcript Summary Communicating about a serious illness is hard. Last week’s podcast we talked about the challenge around miscommunication in serious illness. This week we dive into the challenges with communication when it comes to life sustaining treatments and CPR. Take for example the simple question: “If her breathing gets any worse, she will need to be intubated.
HopeHealth
OCTOBER 13, 2023
Kids and teens who are seriously ill often need to talk through their thoughts, questions and fears about death. Here’s how to create a safe space for them. The post How to Talk About Death With a Child or Teen Who’s Near the End of Life appeared first on HopeHealth.
Diversity Nursing
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Patient advocacy is a critical aspect of providing safe and effective patient care. Nurse advocates are tasked with helping patients understand and navigate their healthcare journey, including answering questions, explaining medical care, discussing and explaining billing or insurance, and other healthcare-related topics. Nurses are often the first and last contact for patients in the healthcare setting.
Minority Nurse
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Pediatric nurses often say the field of pediatric nursing is something that calls to them for varied reasons, but helping children and their families is a top goal. Michaela Lewis, DNP, ARNP, CPNP-AC/PC, PMHS, CPN, CPEN, CNE, CNE-cl,VA-BC, CCRN is an assistant professor at the University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, College of Nursing , and says making a positive difference for the children and families she cares for is so rewarding.
Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder
OCTOBER 12, 2023
In meetings recently I heard perspective from a colleague about the “job we get to do” as rehab professionals who are entrusted with caring for our patients — who are not just patients.
Hospice News
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Aging LGBTQ+ populations have few options for quality end-of-life care – particularly those in rural areas – and hospices are ramping up efforts to reach them. Access to hospice can be challenging for many seniors in remote or rural regions. Terminally ill seniors in these locales often experience higher levels of loneliness and isolation at the end-of-life due to a lack of nearby hospices or support from family caregivers.
GeriPal
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Summary Transcript Summary For surgeons and patients, deciding if and when to operate can be challenging. Often, the way surgeons communicate about these decisions doesn’t make things any easier for themselves or their patients. And, surgeons often spend the majority of their conversations with patients describing anatomical details and exactly how they plan to ‘fix it’ , with little discussion of what that ‘fix’ will do for a patient’s overall goals.
Caring Senior Service
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Our lungs work hard to provide our bodies with oxygen and get rid of carbon dioxide. Taking care of your lung health is essential for overall well-being. And the good news is that you can make positive changes at any age to improve lung function and reduce the risk of lung-related illnesses.
Daily Nurse
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Mattoon, Illinois-based flight nurses Kelly Hamill and Dakota Shadwell of the Air Evac Lifeteam are receiving nationwide recognition for using the new Bubble CPAP non-invasive ventilation equipment to save the life of a preterm baby born at about six months gestation, who weighed only two pounds. Hammill advocated to obtain the new equipment for its east Central Illinois crews to help young children in respiratory distress, and now both flight nurses will be honored for saving the life of a
Minority Nurse
OCTOBER 17, 2023
Nurses have an embarrassment of riches to choose from when planning their nursing education journey and professional career in healthcare. From entry-level Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to a terminal degree like a PhD or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), there are a myriad of pathways in the nursing profession. For many nurses, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree is an achievable goal worth the effort in terms of the return on investment it can offer.
Responsive Home Care
OCTOBER 7, 2023
If you have ever played music on vinyl records, you know that the needle does not always track properly. Occasionally, a small piece of debris or dust may cause it to get stuck or skip, leaving you hearing only a few words of the song over and over again until the problem is addressed. In […] The post Dementia and Conversation Looping: How to Break the Cycle appeared first on Responsive Home Care.
Hospice News
OCTOBER 20, 2023
To ensure smooth care transitions for patients with serious illnesses, palliative providers must tread carefully, collaborating not only with patients and their families but also with other health care providers and community resources to provide holistic support. These types of collaborations help to maintain patient safety, quality and continuity of care, and helps ensure that patients are receiving appropriate and timely interventions.
High Peaks Hospice
OCTOBER 26, 2023
Knights of Columbus Council #384 donates $1,200 to High Peaks Hospice October 19, 2023 (Port Henry, NY) – The Port Henry Knights of Columbus donated $1,200 to High Peaks Hospice, funds raised at their annual turkey dinner in August. This event was chaired by Nappy Marcotte, a graduate of the hospice’s services, who has been an advocate for their mission and fundraiser for the non-profit organization for over a dozen years.
Nurse.com
OCTOBER 11, 2023
For almost 24 years, The DAISY Foundation has made bestowing nurses who demonstrate extraordinary skill and compassion with meaningful recognition and appreciation its goal. The majority of DAISY Award nominations, which describe the difference nurses make every day, are written by patients and their family members. Over two and a half million nominations have been submitted, to date.
Daily Nurse
OCTOBER 31, 2023
Smart hospitals are helping bring job satisfaction back to nursing, and care.ai, an artificial intelligence company redefining how care is delivered, is leading the way through gen AI and ambient intelligence powerful assistive technologies to empower clinicians to make healthcare safer, smarter, and more efficient by reducing administrative burdens, mitigating staffing shortages, and freeing up clinicians to spend more time with patients.
Minority Nurse
OCTOBER 18, 2023
If you want to earn an advanced practice degree—such as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), among others—you will need to get a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree. But there are many other reasons to have one as well. Last year, Laura Browne, MSN, RN, CNL, a second-career nurse, graduated from Georgetown University with her MSN-CNL.
Responsive Home Care
OCTOBER 22, 2023
What were your thoughts when choosing the outfit you put on this morning? Style? Comfort? A particular memory attached to a piece of clothing? The clothes we wear are a fundamental part of our identity, and the simple act of choosing what to wear and being able to put it on is essential to our […] The post Dressed for Success: The Best Senior Adaptive Clothing appeared first on Responsive Home Care.
Hospice News
OCTOBER 6, 2023
A common hurdle to improving access to hospice and palliative care among children is that many clinicians across the health continuum lack the training and skill sets needed to have goals of care conversations. Advance care planning discussions are an important, but oftentimes challenging key to supporting serious and terminally ill children and their families, according to Dr.
Traditions Health
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Nashville, TN – Traditions Health of Crown Point, Indiana 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. They underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review.
Elder Care Matters
OCTOBER 17, 2023
Are you prepared for the Medicare Open Enrollment period? It is an essential time for beneficiaries to review and adjust their healthcare plans. This annual window, which runs from October 15th to December 7th, allows you to make changes to your Medicare coverage. In this blog, we’ll break down the key aspects of the Medicare Open… The post Medicare Open Enrollment Period Is Here!
AJN Off the Charts
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Shedding parts of us that no longer serve us. Photo by Javardh on Unsplash A couple months ago, I shared my experience with burnout and lessons learned from it. This experience propelled me into a healing journey. This healing journey wasn’t just about a newfound appreciation for “self-care.” Guided by several mentors, coaches, and healers, it incorporated modalities such as energy healing, spiritual healing, mindset work, inner child work , meditation, breathwork , and journaling.
Minority Nurse
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Nurses are invaluable members of the healthcare workforce, and when you’re proactively building a nursing career that you can fully embrace and be proud of, there are plenty of strategies and mindset hacks to consider. One of the greatest assets you carry as a nurse is the many skills you’ve worked hard to acquire. So, if you want to boost your self-confidence and make the most of your nursing career, it’s wise to humbly take full ownership of the many things you know and the incredible skill se
Daily Nurse
OCTOBER 5, 2023
There’s no question that nursing is one of the most fulfilling, rewarding, and toughest career choices. It’s also one of the most demanding, physically and mentally. So, no matter how much you’ve loved your career as a nurse , everyone retires at some point and takes advantage of the relaxation and reduced stress that comes with it. However, retirement isn’t always what people expect it to be.
Hospice News
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Aetna, a subsidiary of CVS Health (NYSE: CVS), is leveraging a series of new benefits that, coupled with existing palliative care programs and ongoing hospice payment demonstrations, promise to keep patients in their homes and out of facilities. The new benefits are heavily focused on making medications affordable and addressing social determinants of health.
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