Hospice News
JUNE 27, 2022
Individually, palliative care and social determinants programs both have the potential to improve quality of life and reduce costs — but that potential may be greater when the two are combined. Social determinants are non-medical needs that can have a significant impact on the trajectory of patients’ health, such as nutrition, transportation, social or caregiver support, and housing, among others.
HopeHealth
JUNE 29, 2022
When a child is facing serious illness, they need a special approach to care – and their family does too. Pediatric hospice is here to help. The post What is pediatric hospice care, and how is it different for kids? appeared first on HopeHealth.
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Aging Life Care Association
JULY 1, 2022
It’s been a challenging year, with social isolation, a worldwide pandemic, and having to be confined indoors. Now that it’s Summer, and most of the outdoor restrictions have been lifted, it is exciting to finally be able to venture outdoors and enjoy the beautiful weather, the blossoming flowers, and the abundant sunshine! However, there are … Continue reading Beat the Heat: 7 Safety Tips for Aging Adults → The post Beat the Heat: 7 Safety Tips for Aging Adults appeared first on Agi
AlayaCare
JUNE 28, 2022
The caregiver employment crisis has the home care industry on its toes looking for solutions to employee churn. One of those solutions is to evaluate the top complaints caregivers have on the job and improve them to increase employee retention. In 2021, poorly managed care plans were in the top 10 complaints from care providers and nurses in home care organizations, according to Home Care Pulse.
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Hospice News
JUNE 30, 2022
Texas-based senior living provider EdenHill Communities recently expanded to offer hospice services. EdenHospice will operate as a separate nonprofit entity providing care to residents at its Lakeview Boulevard campus in the New Braunfels, Texas area. The continuing care retirement community (CCRC) is located on a 27-acre campus, in which eligible residents are now able to access in-house hospice services.
AJN Off the Charts
JUNE 29, 2022
On watching familiar colleagues leave your unit. . Photo by Javier Allegue/ Unsplash. It feels as though every week, I hear of yet another one to two colleagues who are leaving our pediatric ICU (PICU). Reasons colleagues leave. They’ve been at all kinds of experience levels. Some have only been in our unit for a couple of years, and some have been with us for anywhere from eight to 15 years.
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AlayaCare
JUNE 29, 2022
The caregiver employment crisis has the home care industry on its toes looking for solutions to employee churn. One of those solutions is to evaluate the top complaints caregivers have on the job and improve them to increase employee retention. In 2021, poorly managed care plans were in the top 10 complaints from care providers and nurses in home care organizations, according to Home Care Pulse.
Hospice News
JULY 1, 2022
With longstanding labor shortages reaching unprecedented levels, hospices are getting creative on recruitment and retention. The factors contributing to this scarcity are multi-faceted. They include questions about employee compensation, burnout, work-life balance, reimbursement levels, and rising rates of retirement as hospice workers age with the rest of the population, among others.
The Nurse Break
JUNE 28, 2022
More from In Pursuit of Excellence here. Clinical Education – whose job is it anyway? Clinical nurse educators and those that work within education teams (and may be known be other names such as clinical development nurses, or staff development nurses) are at the forefront of clinical education. As their title suggests, these roles carry a significant responsibility for the provision of education within the health system; however, there is an argument to be had that clinical education is, in fac
Caring Senior Service
JUNE 27, 2022
Everyone has a story to tell — and seniors have collected a lot of stories over the years. These stories matter because they are a link to the past. A senior’s stories can connect generations, describe history, and teach life lessons. But our aging loved ones won’t be around forever to tell their tales, which is why it’s important to record these memories now and preserve them for future generations.
Daily Nurse
JUNE 28, 2022
The Black Hawk helicopter lands in a field behind the FBI Academy, its main rotor sending up a massive plume of dust and grit. A handful of Uniformed Services University (USU) Graduate School of Nursing (GSN) Registered Nurse Anesthesia students hunker down over the litter they’re carrying to protect themselves and their “patient” from the […].
Hospice News
JUNE 29, 2022
Congressional legislators are casting doubts on regulatory oversight of Medicare Advantage plans over concerns about spending, claims denials, and end-of-life care. Several lawmakers expressed these reservations during a House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Oversight and Investigation subcommittee hearing that focused on the Medicare Advantage program.
The Nurse Break
JUNE 27, 2022
We are fortunate to have Philippines nurse Chester write for us about his transition from the Philippines to Australia including the who, what, when, where and why’s of his journey. Chester goes into the step-by-step process involved for someone keen to nurse in Australia! He currently works in Tasmania in a busy public hospital ICU. International Nursing Content.
Together for Short Lives
JUNE 30, 2022
We’re delighted to announce that our corporate partnership with supermarket giant Morrisons has already raised £1 million for Together for Short Lives and families up and down the UK caring for a seriously ill child. We look back the last four months and celebrate the incredible fundraising achievements that we’ve seen take place. The post Morrisons raise £1 million for Together for Short Lives appeared first on Together for Short Lives.
Today's Caregiver
JUNE 30, 2022
Fireworks and gatherings are staples of the 4th of July holiday, but these can create unique challenges for families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia-related illnesses.
Hospice News
JUNE 30, 2022
Oklahoma-based Hospice provider CompleteOK recently entered the Texas market with the purchase of a license from Avenir Hospice Care for an undisclosed sum. With the license in hand, the company expects to open a de novo in that area within six months. Acquiring a license generally requires less capital than purchasing an entrenched asset already in operation.
Minority Nurse
JUNE 28, 2022
Nurse-midwives and educators from three prominent research universities have teamed up to improve pregnancy outcomes in Black communities by providing specialized training for doulas, persons who support birthing mothers and families through the entire process of childbirth. The Alliance of Black Doulas for Black Mamas is led by Vanderbilt University School of Nursing Associate Professor Stephanie DeVane-Johnson , PhD, CNM, FACNM, Duke University School of Nursing Assistant Clinical Professor
Nurse.com
JULY 1, 2022
It’s difficult to overstate the critical importance of nurse case managers. They oversee virtually every aspect of a patient’s care from admission to discharge. They are the principal contact for patients and their families when addressing immediate and intermediate needs. A patient’s short- and long-term treatment options are almost always orchestrated by a dedicated nurse case manager.
Today's Caregiver
JUNE 25, 2022
“The brutal reality is that people die, and their stuff must go somewhere.” So begins this honest, direct yet caring approach to our loved one’s memories and the stuff that is attached to them.
Hospice News
JUNE 28, 2022
As hospice providers contend with industry-wide nursing shortages, some are taking matters into their own hands with in-house residency programs. A lack of hospice-specific clinical training is a significant recruitment barrier. Few nursing students receive exposure to hospice or palliative care during their education, and most do not feel prepared to provide end-of-life care to patients and families, a 2018 study found.
Daily Nurse
JUNE 29, 2022
Viewing cancer misinformation on social media negatively influenced patients’ decisions and adversely affected their mental health, according to a new study published in the journal Cancer. While online social networks can be useful resources for cancer patients, they’re also scattered with potentially dangerous misinformation. Researchers at Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah (U of U) created a […].
Nurse Keith's Digital Doorway
JUNE 27, 2022
There are some very basic things that nurses look for -- and deserve -- in the course of their nursing careers. It's clear that this list could probably be expanded to include many other ideas as well. I posit that there are " Three R's " of nursing, and I identify them as respect, remuneration, and recognition. In a previous post named " The Nursing Class Hero ", I stated the following: Back in the day, nursing was a non-professional, relatively unskilled form of labor wherein nurses were at th
Today's Caregiver
JUNE 25, 2022
Remarkable Caregiving is a compilation of six true stories told to the author. Meet a law-abiding woman forced to kidnap a loved one, a man who was a “relief pitcher” for his best friend, and parents of children born with disabilities.
Hospice News
JULY 1, 2022
Encompass Health (NYSE: EHC) has completed its spin-off of Enhabit Home Health & Hospice (NYSE: EHAB), which as of today is a separate, publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Encompass announced the strategic repositioning of its home health and hospice segment in December 2020. The new company expects to earn nearly $1.08 billion to $1.12 billion this year, with an adjusted EBITDA of $197 million, according to a previous Encompass Health earnings call. “Today
AT Home Care & Hospice
JUNE 29, 2022
Recognizing Seniors During National Homeownership Month 5 Ways Seniors Can Age at Home During National Homeownership Month June is National Homeownership Month, a time to celebrate and bring awareness to the various housing and support options available to Americans dreaming of homeownership. It’s also a great time to highlight the options seniors and family caregivers.
Changing Lives Podcast
JUNE 29, 2022
Hospice Quinte is hiring a part-time RPN for the Stan Klemencic Care Centre. Hours will be part-time for 6 months and then transition to casual.
Today's Caregiver
JUNE 25, 2022
Rodger That is a weekly podcast focused on the caregiver. Here, skilled caregivers, Bobbi and Mike Carducci offer their personal and practical insights on caring for a loved one with dementia, as well as tips to help caregivers.
Hospice News
JULY 1, 2022
New hospice facilities and grief centers are cropping up across the country, while a California inpatient facility is reopening following a temporary closure due to the pandemic. . Meanwhile, construction of a hospice house in Maryland has ground to a halt. COVID-19, along with the current economic environment, have adversely affected the sustainability of these facilities.
Home Care Pulse
JUNE 28, 2022
Article Contents: – Introduction. – Remembering the “Watch Room”. – Replacing the Clock Batteries: Forming Connections. – Embracing Connection with Patients. – Practice Recommendations or Person-Centered Care. Article Contents: Remembering the “Watch Room”. Replacing the Clock Batteries: Forming Connections. Embracing Connection with Patients.
Responsive Home Care
JUNE 29, 2022
It’s easy to feel like there’s no way to fit all of your duties as a family caregiver into 24 short hours. Family caregivers are often overloaded with daily care tasks: Housework and laundry. Personal care and hygiene. Planning activities that are purposeful and enjoyable for the older adult. Planning and preparing meals. Medical appointments. […].
Today's Caregiver
JUNE 25, 2022
ADT Medical Alert systems provide reliable, 24/7 monitoring by senior-sensitivity trained monitoring agents, allowing seniors and their caregivers to live with less worry, at home or on the go.
Hospice News
JUNE 28, 2022
While their merits are hotly debated, the substance of certificate of need laws often exist in a state of flux. Certificate of need (CON) laws have a huge influence on hospices’ ability to expand, patients’ access to care, as well as the competitive landscape and quality of care in a given market. . Myriad factors play into states’ decisions to keep these laws on the books, according to Judi Lund Person, vice president of regulatory and compliance for the National Hospice and Palliative Care Or
Home Care Pulse
JUNE 28, 2022
Ep.5: How AI Technology is Helping Agencies to Identify Risks and Improve Client Care Miki Rossanis, Head of Clinical Development at Sensi, addresses how artificial intelligence technology can aid agencies in recognizing cognitive changes in their clients, and provide supplemental care for the aging populating amid caregiver shortages. View Episode Transcript × Episode Transcript.
Comfort Home Care
JUNE 28, 2022
In part one of this two-part blog series, we looked into some ways seniors who live at home can remain active on a regular basis. Staying active is important for people who are aging, and there are a number of simple ways to ensure you stay active and healthy. At Comfort Home Care, moving your body is just one of the many positive ways we help our clients stay healthy.
Today's Caregiver
JUNE 25, 2022
The Walker Squawker by Ageless Innovation is a cheery, artfully crafted animatronic bird designed to sit, sing, and play atop of walking devices – keeping your loved one company as they go about their day.
Hospice News
JUNE 30, 2022
Two Oregon locations included in Humana’s (NYSE: HUM) divestiture of Kindred at Home’s hospice assets are currently under review by the state’s health authority — part of the diligence process involved in any M&A transaction. Humana in April signed a definitive agreement to sell a 60% stake in Kindred at Home to private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CDR) for a price tag of $2.8 billion.
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