Sat.Mar 09, 2019 - Fri.Mar 15, 2019

article thumbnail

AlayaCare Home Infusion Software Hard to Miss at 2019 NHIA Conference

AlayaCare

As the U.S. market for out-of-hospital infusion therapy grows, so too does the annual symposium that brings everyone invested in this industry together. This year, the 2019 National Home Infusion Association (NHIA) conference united over 1,200 professionals who deliver or support specialty infusion – including, for the second straight year, AlayaCare.

2019 130
article thumbnail

The Importance of Nutrition Support in Hospice Care

Rest Assured Hospice

When you think about nutrition management, you may imagine an individual trying to lose weight, gain muscle, or maintain their youthful energy. However, good nutrition is essential for every stage of life, including end-of-life care. Many reputable hospice organizations employ nutrition experts to offer dietary support to individuals in hospice care.

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Palliative care specialists in hospice and hospital/community teams predominantly use low doses of sedative medication at the end of life for patient comfort rather than sedation: Findings from focus groups and patient records for I-CAN-CARE

SAGE Palliative Medicine & Chronic Care podcast

This episode features Dr Bella Vivat (Marie Curie Palliative Care Research Department, UCL, London, UK) and Professor Paddy Stone (Marie Curie Palliative Care Research Department, UCL, London, UK). Sedative medication may be used to manage intractable symptoms at the end of patients’ lives. No UK guidelines specifically address the detail of how sedatives should be used, but international guidelines endorse monitoring the depth of sedation, and the European Association for Palliative Care (EAP

article thumbnail

Offline Mode: AlayaCare’s Care Worker Mobile App Supports Rural Areas and Limited Connectivity

AlayaCare

While no two home care agencies are alike, those that serve rural areas face several unique challenges compared to those that solely serve urban centres. In fact, though urban populations continue to rise, about 19% of people who live in the United States and 17% of those in Canada have rural abodes. For older adults here, ensuring access to the services they need is an important concern.

ADLS 100
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

#AlayaCulture: Meet Kim from Client Success!

AlayaCare

Kim is such a wonderful person and an amazing colleague! We’re really excited to share a bit about her and her role at AlayaCare as a Client Success Manager. How did you learn about AlayaCare? I learned about AlayaCare through a referral in my network! I worked with an amazing VP of Operations in a previous role and she also worked with Gosia, AlayaCare’s current VP, Client Success during previous employment.

Feeding 100
article thumbnail

Considering Hospice Care for Your Loved One? Why Hospice Isa Good Choice

Rest Assured Hospice

When you have a loved one with a serious illness that turns out to be terminal in nature, you may find yourself wondering what you can and should do to take care of your loved one and provide them with the comfort and care that they need in this difficult time. One of the options available to you and your loved one is hospice care.