HopeHealth
MAY 22, 2025
Caregivers often dont ask for help or know how. This list offers 25 ways to offer support someone whos focused on caring for someone else. The post Caring for the caregiver: 25 ways to support a family caregiver appeared first on HopeHealth.
AJN Off the Charts
MAY 21, 2025
Shingles: The Disease Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a painful viral condition caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus (VZV), the same virus responsible for chickenpox. While anyone with a history of chickenpox is at risk of developing shingles, the likelihood increases with age and in those with weakened immune systems. The disease can lead to significant morbidity, including postherpetic neuralgia (PHN), a debilitating complication characterized by persistent nerve
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Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs
MAY 18, 2025
This weeks blog is by members of the Research and Innovation Hub: Dr Sharon Mutare ( s.mutare@herts.ac.uk) , Dr Rebecca Hadley ( r.hadley3@herts.ac.uk ) and Dr Lisa Whiting (all from the University of Hertfordshire) and Dr Phillip Smith and Fiona Smith (Heads of Research and Innovation, Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB). The Research and Innovation Hub team (left to right): Dr Phillip Smith (Head of Research and Innovation, H&WE ICB), Dr Lisa Whiting (Associate Professor, University of Hertf
Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder
MAY 22, 2025
This summer, many of you who dedicate your time to skilled nursing will also be juggling another full-time role: parenting. Camps are expensive, grocery bills are eye-popping (seriously, how are they always hungry?), and finding meaningful ways to engage our children during the long summer days can feel like a second job. However, what if I told you theres a way to blend your personal and professional lives in a manner that benefits everyone, staff, residents and children alike?
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Community Home Health Care
MAY 20, 2025
Caring for a loved one is never easy, but when you live far away, the challenges can feel even more overwhelming. From managing appointments to staying informed about your loved ones well-being, distance can make the simplest tasks feel complex. Still, youre not alone. In fact, long-distance caregivers are a growing and vital part of the caregiving community.
Hospice News
MAY 22, 2025
The proposed California budget would require prior authorizations for hospice care within the states Medicaid program. Currently, Medicaid managed care plans who provide coverage through the states Medicaid system, Medi-Cal, may not perform prior authorizations for hospice. Californias Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) indicated in a 2025-2026 budget revision that this could save $25 million over the next two years and more than $50 million in the long term.
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Responsive Home Care
MAY 19, 2025
You made it through another busy day. Dinners wrapped up, the kitchens clean, and youre finally catching your breath. Then, like clockwork, the shift begins. Your loved one with dementiastarts to act differentlymore anxious, more confused, maybe even angry. The calm you hoped for slips away, and suddenly, youre back in the thick of it. […] The post The Surprising Link Between Medications and Sundowning appeared first on Responsive Home Care.
Aging Life Care Association
MAY 20, 2025
By Jeremy C. Holloway, PhD We hear the term age-friendly a lot these daysbut what does it really mean? Is it just about having grab bars in bathrooms and good lighting in hallways? Or is there more to it? The truth is, being age-friendly goes much deeper. Its about creating environmentshomes, communities, healthcare systemswhere older … Continue reading What Does It Mean to Be Age-Friendly?
Hospice News
MAY 22, 2025
Hospices have sought various ways to build supportive organizational cultures that fortify their retention strongholds amid widespread staffing shortages. Understanding the competing professional and personal priorities of hospice workforces is key to ensuring sustainable career pathways, according to Priscila Feij Mattingly, chief people officer at the home-based care provider Compassus.
AlayaCare
MAY 21, 2025
Dave Marchand reveals how New Day Healthcare’s Carelytics platform bridges critical gaps in the traditional home healthcare delivery model by unifying patient data across service lines. Through advanced analytics and proactive interventions, this approach transforms care delivery from reactive, reimbursement-driven episodes to comprehensive patient journeys that identify early decline indicators and prevent catastrophic health events.
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Let's discuss the trusty pager—an old favorite that’s losing its shine in hospitals and clinics. While once a staple in hospitals and clinics, pagers now present significant limitations that hinder rather than facilitate communication among healthcare professionals. Healthcare professionals are constantly on the move, and they need communication tools that can keep up with their fast-paced lives.
Diversity Nursing
MAY 20, 2025
As Nurses, our commitment is unwavering: to provide the highest quality care to every patient who walks through our doors. This isn't a selective promise; it's the very foundation of our profession. So, when I hear whispers of healthcare institutions reconsidering their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in response to the shifting political landscape, a deep concern settles within me.
Adobe Hospice & Home Health
MAY 21, 2025
Meet Joel Patient Profile: Joel is a 78-year old male recently diagnosed with moderate-stage Alzheimer’s disease. He is married and lives at home, where his wife has taken on the role of primary caregiver. Joel has a history of hypertension and osteoarthritis, and over the past several months, his short-term memory loss and confusion have The post Recognizing When Alzheimer’s Patients Need Home Health Care appeared first on Abode Hospice & Home Health.
Hospice News
MAY 19, 2025
Florida-based VITAS Healthcare has expanded the reach of its hospice services into a new region of its home state amid rising demand. The Chemed Corp. (NYSE: CHE) subsidiary on May 15 began accepting hospice referrals in communities throughout Marion County, Florida. The expansion widens VITAS reach to patients in 59 of the states 67 counties. The move is aimed at increasing access to patients and family caregivers who currently lack sufficient resources in the states north central region, accor
EAPC (European Association of Palliative Care)
MAY 23, 2025
The EAPC Atlas of Palliative Care in the European Region 2025 is the most comprehensive resource to date for understanding the state of palliative care across Europe. Developed with the scientific input of over 200 trained experts, the Atlas offers detailed, country-specific insights based on a rigorous methodology and the latest WHO framework. Explore the EAPC Atlas 2025 Infographicfor a quick, visual overview of the current landscape of palliative care across the European region.
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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.
CareTime
MAY 20, 2025
Caregiver scheduling is critical for timely client care and efficient caregiver management. This article explains its importance, outlines essential strategies, and shares best practices for managing schedules effectively.
Daily Nurse
MAY 21, 2025
In the fast-paced, high-stakes world of critical care, nurses are the calm in the chaosand no one understands that better than Dr. Dina Hewett. On Episode 514 of The Nurse Keith Show, host Keith Carlson sits down with Dr. Hewett , Ph.D., RN, MSN, JM, and Regional Vice President of Campus Operations at Chamberlain University, for an insightful conversation about the heart and science of critical care nursing.
Hospice News
MAY 20, 2025
As a new generation of hospice leaders rises to the forefront, hospices must carefully plan and execute CEO onboarding, which can be a complex process. Bringing on a new chief executive requires strong involvement from an organizations board, a commitment to transparency and the ability to connect with frontline staff and fellow leaders, according to hospice CEOs and board members who spoke with Hospice News.
Minority Nurse
MAY 19, 2025
Ali Morin speaks two languages fluently: nursing and tech and shes built a career around translating one into the other. As the Chief Nursing Informatics Officer (CNIO) at Symplr , Morins superpower is showing nurses how technology can make their lives easier and showing tech teams how real-world nursing actually works. I help nurses understand how tech can make their lives easier, and I show the tech team how it fits into nursing practice, she explains.
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Healthcare communication has evolved from handwritten notes and paper charts to digital tools like EHRs, telemedicine, and AI-powered platforms. This blog explores how these advancements improve patient outcomes, streamline care delivery, and enhance provider collaboration. Learn about the role of mobile health (mHealth) apps, secure messaging, and social media in bridging communication gaps.
AT Home Care & Hospice
MAY 21, 2025
Meet Joel Patient Profile: Joel is a 78-year old male recently diagnosed with moderate-stage Alzheimer’s disease. He is married and lives at home, where his wife has taken on the role of primary caregiver. Joel has a history of hypertension and osteoarthritis, and over the past several months, his short-term memory loss and confusion have The post Recognizing When Alzheimer’s Patients Need Home Health Care appeared first on AT Home Care & Hospice.
Daily Nurse
MAY 20, 2025
As healthcare continues to grapple with an anticipated nursing shortage , a growing number of organizations are looking beyond borders for a sustainable solution. By 2030, the U.S. is expected to be short more than 63,000 full-time registered nursesa number many experts believe is a conservative estimate. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the shortage could exceed 125,000.
Hospice News
MAY 20, 2025
Staff training and effective communication play important roles in a palliative care providers ability to reach referral sources and address unmet needs among seriously ill patients and their families. Palliative care providers have employed various outreach strategies to better communicate and define the scope of their interdisciplinary services to other health care providers.
SevenPonds Blog
MAY 22, 2025
Born to formerly enslaved parents in the rural mountain community of Chloe Creek, Kentucky, Effie Waller Smith was a prolific poet in the early 20th century. She is most notable for achieving moderate literary success despite being a woman and … Continue reading → The post <img src="[link] Brother” by Effie Waller Smith appeared first on SevenPonds Blog.
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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.
Elder Care Matters
MAY 21, 2025
Elder abuse is a growing concern that affects millions of seniors worldwide. Understanding the legal rights of seniors and the laws protecting them from abuse, whether financial, emotional, or physical, is crucial for families and caregivers alike. This article explores elder abuse laws, how to identify abuse, and the legal steps available for protection.
Daily Nurse
MAY 22, 2025
In the fast-paced world of the Intensive Rehab Unit at Holy Cross Health in Fort Lauderdale, Juliane Ventura, RN, doesnt just clock inshe shows up ready to be the voice her patients sometimes cant find for themselves. My nursing superpower is patient advocacy , says Ventura. I am a great voice for my patients. Born into a family where medical talk was just part of the dinner conversationher father was a family nurse practitioner for over 40 years, and her mother was an ICU nurseVentura seemed de
Hospice News
MAY 20, 2025
Palliative care providers face a host of unique recruitment and retention challenges compared to others, with organizations employing diverse strategies to rise above the competition. Misunderstandings about palliative care can serve as a large barrier to retention, said Wendy Winokur, vice president of Traditions Health Palliative Care, part of Traditions Health LLC.
Nurse Nacole
MAY 23, 2025
Category: Critical Care Nursing Hypotension has been associated with higher morbidity and mortality in a variety of disease states, so until proven otherwise, hypotension should be considered synonymous with hypoperfusion and thus treated aggressively.
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Hospice Promise
MAY 21, 2025
You dont have to have the perfect words. Often, your presence is enough. A quiet hand to hold. A shared memory. A calm breath together. At Hospice Promise, we cherish all of the moments we can. Being there for your loved one can mean choosing hospice care. Its a way to give comfort, dignity, and supportwhile making the most of your time together. The post Sometimes the Best Gift Is Just Being There appeared first on Hospice Promise.
SevenPonds Blog
MAY 20, 2025
Fiddles soar over a slow marching guitar strummed in time with a deep, pulsating upright bass. The sweet, sorrowful melody feels innately funerary. With a rhythm like footsteps approaching a gravesite, equal parts trepidation and determination, the beauty in the … Continue reading → The post <img src="[link] We Get High by The Fox Hunt appeared first on SevenPonds Blog.
Hospice News
MAY 21, 2025
Fundraising has long been a necessity for many nonprofit care organizations to provide palliative care programs. Currently, Medicare payment for palliative care only covers physician or licensed independent practitioner services and does not support the full range of interdisciplinary care, involving nurses, chaplains, aides and social workers. This shortage of funds has made community-based palliative care into a loss leader for many organizations.
Nurse Nacole
MAY 19, 2025
Category: Critical Care Nursing Labetalol has minimal effect on cerebral circulation and is thus not associated with an increase in ICP in the normal brain. The drug has minimal placental transfer and has been used effectively in pregnancy-associated hypertension.
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