Hospice News
JUNE 3, 2022
Visiting Nurse Service of New York (VNSNY) has adopted a new name as it enters a new era. The senior care provider, now rebranded as VNS Health, is ready for expansion. . The home health, hospice and palliative care provider is among the largest nonprofit home-based care providers in the nation, serving close to 40,000 patients and health plan members.
Caregiver Warrior
MAY 30, 2022
Here's my book review to kick off the summer! I have found some wonderful intriguing and inspiring picks for you! The post First Book Review of the Summer! appeared first on Caregiver Warrior.
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HopeHealth
JUNE 3, 2022
When your loved one is nearing the end of life, here are tips for what to say and do – and how to simply be present with them. The post How to be present with a loved one at the end of life appeared first on HopeHealth.
AJN Off the Charts
JUNE 2, 2022
In the past, cases of monkeypox only occasionally occurred outside of central and western Africa, where the disease is endemic, and it was virtually always related to travel or to the inappropriate relocation of wild animals. (In the US in 2003, 71 cases of monkeypox in six states were traced to pet prairie dogs that had been imported in the “exotic animals” trade.
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Hospice News
JUNE 3, 2022
As awareness and acceptance of advance care planning gains ground among health care providers and the general public, children with life-limiting illnesses are sometimes left behind. Some stakeholders have sought to improve access to advance care planning for pediatric patients. Among them is the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), which recently released a set of guidelines to support those discussions.
Daily Nurse
JUNE 3, 2022
Empathy is defined as the ability to understand and vicariously experience the feelings of another person. It’s a skill that allows you to step into the shoes of patients and fully recognize their needs. In the field of healthcare, your ability to employ empathy can mean life or death for patients. While there is a […].
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Chicago Caregiving
MAY 31, 2022
In a pandemic plus, older adults pivoted to virtual fitness classes to stay in shape. The pandemic hit older Americans hard, but it also prodded many to jump on the technology bandwagon — including virtual fitness classes. Tech use among older adults has soared over the past two years, across a wide variety of devices and applications. Still, internet connectivity remains a challenge for the 15% of people over age 50 who have no internet access, according to large-scale AARP survey.
Hospice News
MAY 31, 2022
Exploring partnerships with Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) may help palliative care providers grow and sustain their programs, but they would need to prioritize cost effectiveness and their capacity to receive new patients. . ACOs are among the many health care stakeholders that are grappling with the question of how to best serve the burgeoning population of chronically or seriously ill seniors.
Daily Nurse
MAY 30, 2022
If you feel a special connection to your role as an advocate for your patients, perhaps you should consider adding the title “attorney” to your current title of “nurse.” “Many nurses realize that they are advocates at their patient’s bedside and beyond from the beginning,” says Kimberly Cleveland, PHD(C), JD, MSN, RN, C-MBC, a nurse […].
Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing
MAY 31, 2022
What is Paws For Patrick? Paws for Patrick is a local organization that was created for young people with mental health concerns. It raises money to help with its mission, which involves emotional support animals and training them. These animals are provided to those who need them, either in the form of ownership or just seeing them while in therapy or various other safe settings.
Chicago Caregiving
MAY 31, 2022
Starting around age 40, the lenses of your eyes start becoming cloudy, a condition known as cataracts. In many people, cataracts eventually become so dense that their vision becomes blurry or distorted. By age 80, more than half of Americans will have developed a cataract or had cataract surgery. This surgery — a quick, safe procedure that involves replacing the clouded lens with a clear plastic one — offers a very effective cure.
Hospice News
MAY 31, 2022
Without effective strategies to foster their own well being, the psychological impact of working in hospice could cause staff to leave the field in greater numbers. Self-preservation is “paramount” to working in serious illness and end-of-life care, according to new research published in the Journal of Death and Dying. Hospice workers from England and Wales indicated a need for employers to provide greater transparency around the nature of hospice work and more opportunities for activities that
Daily Nurse
JUNE 1, 2022
Behind the contagious smile of Nurse of the Week Paulina Andujo BSN, RN, ONC lies not only a compassionate caregiver but also a unique talent. “I DJ on the side; it’s my creative outlet,” the orthopaedic nurse says. “It’s my therapy.” Growing up in Sunray, Texas, a rural town with a current population under 2,000 […].
The Nurse Break
MAY 29, 2022
Meet Jackie Ashmore, ermha365 Chief Operating Officer and former Nurse Unit Manager at Thomas Embling – a high-security forensic mental health hospital in Victoria. Read on to learn all about nursing security and forensic patients in one of the most unique and under talked about areas of nursing! We want to thank Forensicare and ermha365 for giving us approval for this interview.
Today's Caregiver
MAY 31, 2022
Now that the summer is in full swing, it is time to consider how to give a break to the most important person in your loved one’s life – you. Since 2001 we have spent each summer sharing tips and techniques to help caregivers take the respite.
Hospice News
MAY 31, 2022
To weather continuous changes in the health care space, nonprofit hospices see an increasing need to work together. A trend is growing in which nonprofits form collaboratives in pursuit of greater efficiency and bargaining power with payers. Most recently, a group of five providers in Georgia and South Carolina formed the Southern Care Collaborative.
Daily Nurse
MAY 31, 2022
To help address the shortage of nurses in the state of Utah, the University of Utah College of Nursing will increase enrollment in its prelicensure track by 25% over the next year. College leaders say this increase addresses the rising need for registered nurses in the wake of COVID-19 and because of other factors that are reshaping […].
The Nurse Break
MAY 31, 2022
In part two of our Q&A with trauma nurse Kate King CNC, we get some insight into the personal impact of trauma nursing, and advice for nurses on trauma, death and transition to trauma speciality nursing. READ PART ONE. Check out our related content here: Trauma Nursing. Lessons you wish you could teach teenagers? Everyone honestly believes that it will never happen to them!
AT Home Care & Hospice
JUNE 1, 2022
Alzheimer’s and Brain Health Awareness Month June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Health Awareness Month. This month, take time to discuss the importance of brain health with your friends, relatives, and elderly adults in your life—especially those who may be at risk for dementia and cognitive impairment. Taking steps to improve brain health early on can. The post Alzheimer’s and Brain Health appeared first on AT Home Care & Hospice.
Hospice News
JUNE 1, 2022
St. Croix Hospice has acquired Lombard, Ill.-based Lexington Hospice Care. The company entered the Illinois market last year through a prior transaction. Financial terms were undisclosed. St. Croix, which is backed by the private equity firm H.I.G. Capital, has been on an expansion blitz for at least the past three years, with a focus on Midwestern markets.
Home Care Pulse
JUNE 2, 2022
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Nurse Keith's Digital Doorway
MAY 30, 2022
Speaking with a nurse colleague the other day, she was referring to something she’s attempting to do in her life outside of nursing as her “Personal Everest”. These types of endeavors can be scary, and they can cause you to question yourself along the way. Is there something you want to conquer or master, either personally or professionally? Is there something in your sights that you just can’t let go of until you do it?
Diversity Nursing
JUNE 2, 2022
Working in healthcare can be emotionally and mentally taxing. Self-care is very important and sometimes curling up with a comfy blanket and a good book is the perfect antidote! If you’re looking for book ideas, you came to the right place! Check out this list of books recommended for Nurses, and maybe you'll discover a new favorite. I Wasn't Strong Like This When I Started Out: True Stories of Becoming a Nurse.
Hospice News
JUNE 3, 2022
The Medicare Part A trust fund is still on track to run short of money before the decade is out, but not as quickly as previously anticipated. If its current trajectory holds, Medicare will see shortfalls beginning in 2028 — two years later than earlier projections, according to the 2022 annual report from the Social Security and Medicare Boards of Trustees.
Adobe Hospice & Home Health
JUNE 1, 2022
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Health Awareness Month. This month, take time to discuss the importance of brain health with your friends, relatives, and elderly adults in your life—especially those who may be at risk for dementia and cognitive impairment. Taking steps to improve brain health early on can often reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s and other cognitive disorders.
Responsive Home Care
JUNE 2, 2022
Benjamin Franklin was definitely right: An ounce of prevention is really worth a pound of cure. When it comes to detecting and addressing mobility issues in seniors, prevention is a must. Falls in seniors lead to 3 million emergency room visits, 300,000 hip fractures, and 32,000 deaths each year, according to the CDC. Avoid a […]. The post Watch for These Signs That Could Point to Mobility Issues in Seniors appeared first on Responsive Home Care.
Living Assistance Services
JUNE 1, 2022
As our family members grow older, they often need more support with personal care, daily tasks and running errands outside the home. It’s.
Hospice News
JUNE 2, 2022
This article is brought to you by nVoq. This article is based on a Q&A session with Jason Banks, Senior Director of Post Acute Sales at nVoq, during the Hospice News Palliative Care Conference. The Q&A took place on April 27, 2022. The discussion has been edited for length and clarity. Hospice News: Jason has an incredible background in post-acute care that we’re going to talk about today.
Palliverse
JUNE 3, 2022
Photo by Marten Bjork on Unsplash. I asked her, “How are you doing?”. She was dozing off in her chair and her partner answered, “She’s okay, just really tired.”. “You had a lot of pain last night, you still look sore at the moment.”. “No, she’s not in pain, sometimes her face just looks like she’s in pain. She’s pretty good at the moment the cancer lumps in her tummy were sore before, now they are okay.”.
Solace
JUNE 3, 2022
From tattoos to vinyl, people continue to seek out nontraditional and creative ways to pay tribute to their loved ones using their cremated remains (aka “ashes”). After a lot of interest in our earlier blog, the “ 8 Things You Can Do With Cremation Ashes ,” we decided to seek out a few additional ideas since there is no shortage of creativity in this realm.
Boca Home Care Services
MAY 30, 2022
By Lisa Kaufman | May 19, 2022. It was Sukkot a couple of years ago and my father was in the hospital in Cleveland. He was diagnosed with cancer. I wanted to go and see him, but which one of my families was more important to me? Am I the daughter or the mother? I was having an existential identity crisis. I went to Cleveland, and what was scheduled for a Shabbot visit turned into an eight-day trip.
Hospice News
JUNE 1, 2022
In this episode, Hospice News Editor Jim Parker speaks with Dr. Timothy Ihrig, CEO of Ihrig M.D. and Associates, on value-based care in the hospice space, palliative care in a pandemic, regulatory reform and other key issues in the industry. Subscribe to the Elevate Podcast to be notified when new episodes are released. Listen today! Apple Podcasts Soundcloud.
Nurse.com
JUNE 3, 2022
COVID-19 is continuing to challenge the healthcare industry , national economy, and basic human socialization in unprecedented ways. With healthcare workers at the forefront of these challenges, their preferences for their work environments are beginning to shift. The rate of nurses leaving the profession is rapidly increasing. Hospital IQ surveyed 200 nurses and found that 90% are considering leaving the profession — 71% of those nurses reported at least 15 years of experience.
Palliverse
MAY 31, 2022
Photo by National Cancer Institute on Unsplash. One of the prognostication tools that I use in my day to day palliative care practice is a new form of medical imaging. We don’t have to worry about radiation exposure no X-rays are involved. You can keep all of your earrings and piercing jewellery on as there are no magnetic fields involved. It doesn’t rely on ultrasound technology either, in fact it doesn’t even need a power source.
Caring Senior Service
MAY 30, 2022
Arthritis can strike at any age. While the pain may be bearable early on, symptoms such as joint pain and stiffness can progressively get worse and even interfere with your ability to live life to the fullest. While there are medical treatments available, you may want to explore natural remedies to help you stay active and manage your symptoms. Here are some natural treatments for arthritis pain.
Comfort Home Care
JUNE 3, 2022
There are countless studies that prove the health benefits of staying active. It is even more important as we age. As we get older, regular physical activity and exercise will help keep us both physically and mentally healthy. Keeping our physical and mental health allows us to maintain our independence. At Comfort Home Care, we are here to help your senior.
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