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How Can You Overcome Objections to the Price of Home Care?

Corecubed Care Marketing Solutions

When potential clients call looking for home care services, cost is often a key factor in their decision-making process. Consumers want to know that they’re getting the best value for their purchases, and a quality service or product can help them overlook a higher price.

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Psyence, Newcourt Deal Would Create New Palliative Care Psychedelics Company

Hospice News

A new, publicly traded company devoted to exploring the use of psychedelics in palliative care is in development. Psyence Biomed, a subsidiary of the Canadian biotech company Psyence Group Inc., has signed a definitive business combination agreement with Newcourt Acquisition Corp.

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Finding the spark: The special calling of a hospice aide

HopeHealth

In her eight years as a hospice aide, Darlene Morse has helped patients and families through their most vulnerable moments. “I I feel honored to do this work,” she says. The post Finding the spark: The special calling of a hospice aide appeared first on HopeHealth. HopeHealth Blog Hospice Care

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Improving Hospital Care for Older Adults through Acute Care for Elders (ACE Units): Kellie Flood and Stephanie Rogers

GeriPal

Summary Transcript Summary. Acute Care for Elders (ACE Units) have been around for over a quarter of a century.

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The Ultimate Guide to Improving Caregiver Engagement & Retention

Want to learn how to retain your caregivers & improve caregiver retention X3? Get expert advice from Smartcare Software — a complete home care EMR company leading the industry in caregiver hiring and retention tools — and download The Ultimate Guide to Improve Caregiver Engagement & Retention for FREE.

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Nurse Practitioner Role Named “Best Health Care Job” in 2023

Daily Nurse

The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) is celebrating the news that U.S News & World Report, for the second year in a row, ranked the nurse practitioner (NP) role first on its “2023 Best Health Care Jobs” list and second on its “100 Best Jobs of 2023” list.

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UnitedHealth Group CEO: Home-Based Care Resonates Strongly with Payers

Hospice News

Through acquisitions and contracts with providers, more payers are going all-in on home-based care. The quest for cost reductions, often through risk-based models, is leading a rising number of insurance companies and other payers to make (sometimes) huge investments in the space.

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Seeking Caregiver Support

Chicago Caregiving

Illinois Family Caregiver Coalition gives caregivers a voice, connects them with resources. Balancing a career with caregiving put Amy Brennan in a precarious position. In 2016, the Chicago resident took five months off work with partial pay, through the Family Medical Leave Act.

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Nurture Email 101: How to Retain Nursing Students

Daily Nurse

With hundreds of thousands of nursing students entering school every year, your nursing program needs to stand out. This competitive, attractive industry offers ample opportunities, benefits, and a lifelong, impactful career for high-achieving nurses.

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California Hospice Owner Receives 25 Months in Prison for Fraud, Kickbacks

Hospice News

A federal court has sentenced Akop Atoyan, former co-owner of three California home health and hospice agencies, to 25 months in prison for health care fraud and kickback schemes. Atoyan pled guilty to the changes.

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Nurses and Natural Disasters: 3 Ways To Cope With Stress

Nurse.com

Earthquakes. Blizzards. Hurricanes. Natural disasters disrupt the daily functions of health care and leave nurses feeling strained and overwhelmed. Finding and practicing stress management strategies during these events can help nurses cope with stress and mitigate its effects.

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2023 Hike for Hope Registration Open

Hope Hospice

For immediate release: January 9, 2023. Hope Hospice has opened registration for its 2023 Hike for Hope, which will take place on Saturday, May 6, at Del Valle Regional Park in Livermore.

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Springer Publishing Honored by AJN 2022 Book of the Year Awards

Daily Nurse

Eight Springer Publishing titles were awarded the American Journal of Nursing (AJN) Book of the Year Awards for 2022, with three first-place, two second-place, and three third-place titles.

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Fleece Takes Helm as Empath Health CEO, Begins ‘One Hospice’ Initiative

Hospice News

Jonathan Fleece is the newly appointed CEO of the Florida-based nonprofit Empath Health following the retirement of his predecessor Rafael Scuillo earlier this week.

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Fayetteville State University to Lead Statewide Initiative Training SANEs

Minority Nurse

Fayetteville State University’s (FSU) School of Nursing launched a statewide initiative to train more Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs). FSU is the first HBCU in the country to host a SANE training program at its nursing school, thanks to a $1.5

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Educators: Two Keys to Getting the Most from the Life & Death Matters Resources

Life & Death Matters

Palliative care, dying, death, and caring for a dying person are topics that many people are not familiar with and may prefer to avoid. We hear from educators that many PSW students are fearful or apprehensive regarding palliative care, care of the dying, and care of the body after death.

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Nurses Secure The Spot For Most Trusted Profession 22nd Time In A Row

Diversity Nursing

The Gallup polls are in and f or more than two decades, Nurses have achieved the highest ethics rating from Americans. According to the findings, the 79% of U.S. adults who now say Nurses have “very high” or “high” honesty and ethical standards is far more than any of the other 17 professions rated.

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Grief Coach Rebrands to Help Texts, Launches Health Care Worker Support Service

Hospice News

The bereavement care tech platform Grief Coach has rebranded as Help Texts and is expanding its services to include support for health care workers who are contending with stress or burnout.

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Nurse of the Week: Jennifer Stasieluk Becomes Living Organ Donor – Twice

Daily Nurse

Nurses experience a range of emotions when caring for patients, and nurse Jennifer Stasieluk was no different—especially when the patient was her mother. Stasieluk stepped up, not once but twice, as a living organ donor for her mother, Marzena.

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How to Manage Restlessness in Dementia

Responsive Home Care

Wandering. Pacing. Fidgeting. As these signs of restlessness develop in aging adults with dementia, it’s important to address them before they escalate to aggression, agitation, or leaving the house.

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What You Need to Succeed as Executor

Solace

Someone has asked you to be an executor for them. You’d like to do it and feel honored by the request, but you want to make sure you can handle all the details and meet the requirements of the role. Let’s start with what an executor is.

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Amedisys Prioritizing Palliative Care Expansion

Hospice News

Expanding its palliative care business is a rising priority for Amedisys Inc., NASDAQ: AMED) following Chairman Paul Kusserow’s return as CEO. The company’s palliative care strategy rests on the back of risk-based payment models, primarily Medicare Advantage, Kusserow indicated at the J.P.

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South College Launches Associate of Science in Nursing Program

Daily Nurse

The South College campuses in Knoxville and Nashville, Tennessee, are launching an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) program upon approval by the Tennessee Board of Nursing. This is the institution’s first ASN program to launch, offered through campus instruction over seven quarters.

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Senior Home Care in Largo, FL, Clearwater, St. Petersburg & Nearby Cities

Bayshore Care Home

Workers who are twofold guardians frequently experience more significant levels of pressure and may experience low efficiency in the workplace. Through  senior home care  services, organizations can assist with diminishing. The post Senior Home Care in Largo, FL, Clearwater, St. Petersburg & Nearby Cities first appeared on Bayshore Home Care. Home Care Seniors

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Tips for Helping a Senior With Dementia Feel Less Restless

Home Sweet Home In-Home Care

If a senior with dementia is experiencing restlessness, these strategies can help you understand where the feeling is coming from and how to combat it. Wandering. Pacing. Fidgeting.

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Queen City Hospice Expands in Rural Ohio with New Office

Hospice News

Ohio-based Queen City Hospice, an Addus Homecare (NASDAQ: ADUS) company, recently opened a new location in its home state. The new location in Fayetteville, Ohio, adds a central office in a rural region of the hospice’s service area that will reduce staff travel time.

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Planning for a Successful Hospital Discharge | Caring Senior Service

Caring Senior Service

When a loved one is in the hospital, all you can think about is getting them well enough to go home. But when the time comes to leave the hospital, it's easy to become overwhelmed with instructions from doctors, nurses, and social workers.

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A Resolution Suggestion from The Caregiver Curmudgeon

Today's Caregiver

I'm here to tell you that as a loving family caregiver you cannot fail, not once, not ever. Now that you've caught your breath, let me elaborate

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Staying Compliant in 2023: What You Need to Know About Oregon’s Training Requirements 

Home Care Pulse

HCP WEBINAR. Staying Compliant in 2023: What You Need to Know About Oregon’s Training Requirements Thursday, February 7th @ 2pm EST. Thursday, February 7th at 2pm EST. Thursday, February 7th at 2pm EST. 2:00pm EST | 60 min. 2:00pm EST | 60 min. 2:00pm EST | 60 min.

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GAO: CMS Should Update Rules for Hospices Reporting Abuse or Neglect

Hospice News

Hospices should be required to report all instances of abuse and neglect, even if the perpetrator was not an employee, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has recommended. The U.S.

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Palace of Care – First Do No Harm

Palliverse

Photo by Liza Pooor on Unsplash. It’s not like what you see on TV. In real life, resuscitation doesn’t work so well. I’ve worked on many cardiac arrest calls in the past and almost 100% were not successful. In those few successful resuscitations, the person was left physically and mentally damaged.

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Winter Activities for Older Adults and Retirees

Today's Caregiver

Engaging in hobbies is important for older adults. While winter can be a difficult time to keep up with outdoor activities, staying active, indoor or outdoor, is vital

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Indoor Gardening For Seniors

Hospice of the North Coast

By: Carmen Dexter. As we age, we face limitations on what we can do, both physically and mentally. Maybe you’re confined indoors and have to say goodbye to hobbies that are simply too challenging. But if gardening is your life-long joy, you don’t have to give it up!

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Enhabit Refocusing on Value-Based Programs, Seeking Hospice Deals

Hospice News

Enhabit, Inc. NYSE-EHAB) is keeping a close eye on the regulatory and reimbursement landscape as it executes its value-based care growth strategy.

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I think therefore I am? – Masks

Palliverse

Photo by Khashayar Kouchpeydeh on Unsplash. Medical masks have become part of daily life in hospice and palliative care units all over the world over the past three years. We have had to get used to having important conversations with most of our faces covered.

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Tips for a Healthy and Active Lifestyle for People With Dementia

Today's Caregiver

Eating healthy and staying active is good for everyone and is especially important for people with Alzheimer’s and related dementias.

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Questions for Retirement Planning

Minority Nurse

Are you ready to get your retirement plans in order? Even the most motivated nurse will find a few roadblocks when planning for retirement, but never let those roadblocks detract you from your goal.

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