Sustainable Caregiving
DECEMBER 31, 2022
When we experience a significant life change, our support network often changes. Therefore, it isn’t surprising that we will want to rethink and recreate our support system when we step or fall headfirst into a caregiving role. When we think of a support system, we often think of people. While people can be an essential … Construct Your Caregiver Support System Read More ».
Hospice News
JANUARY 2, 2023
The number of hospice volunteers plunged during the first two years of the pandemic, and many are still working to rebuild their ranks. Many hospices saw volunteer volumes dip drastically as they suspended activities during the pandemic. Roughly 78% of hospice and palliative care providers around the globe indicated “less or much less” use of volunteers since the pandemic’s onset, according to a 2022 study in the International Journal of Health Policy and Management.
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Daily Nurse
JANUARY 3, 2023
Medicine and technology have continuously operated hand-in-glove, and never has that been more true than today — and this is all the more reason for nurses to prioritize tech literacy if they want to be the best nurse they can be. Nursing is the ultimate caring profession, but nursing is also a science. Making it […].
Solace
JANUARY 6, 2023
Every year, January brings a flurry of new laws as states around the country add or update legislation on everything from new state holidays to jaywalking. In 2023, some new laws will impact those at the end of life or the people caring for, or grieving, them. Here’s a curated list of those laws we think are most impactful to both groups. Bereavement leave and caregiving.
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Sustainable Caregiving
DECEMBER 31, 2022
When we experience a significant life change, our support network often changes. Therefore, it isn’t surprising that we will want to rethink and recreate our support system when we step or fall headfirst into a caregiving role. When we think of a support system, we often think of people. While people can be an essential … Empowered Caregiver Support System Read More ».
Hospice News
JANUARY 3, 2023
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) has vetoed legislation that would have effectively banned new, for-profit hospices in the state. The New York State Assembly passed the bill in June and submitted it to the governor’s office in mid-December. It would have prohibited the establishment of for-profit hospices in New York state and forbid current for-profit operators from increasing capacity. .
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Minority Nurse
JANUARY 3, 2023
We’ve seen the statistics showing that nurses and future nurses need mental well-being more than ever. With healthcare staffing shortages all over the country, healthcare facilities and consumers cannot afford to lose more nurses. At the root of it is that nursing is an incredibly stressful profession, with 63% of nurses reporting significant workplace stress, 70% saying they put the safety and well-being of the patient above their own, and 31% reporting a workload assignment higher than which t
Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder
JANUARY 5, 2023
What is your mindset, your attitude, your approach for the new year? Note I didn’t ask about your goal or your resolution. We all know that they are often broken by month’s end. As with many of my blogs, here I gain inspiration from my family, and in this case a story from another parent about my 8-year-old daughter, Emmy. Her newest inspiration, likely rooted in wanting to spend more time with big sis Kathryn, is to be the world’s best ball girl for the high school basketball team, which Dad co
Hospice News
JANUARY 5, 2023
Though buyers remain hungry for hospice acquisitions, smaller deals will likely be the most prevalent during 2023. Acquisition patterns established in 2021 and 2022 are shaping the M&A outlook for the current year. The number of hospice and home health deals fell by nearly a third last year, though a few “megadeals” have driven up transaction values.
Home Care Pulse
JANUARY 1, 2023
HCP WEBINAR. Getting the Most Out of the 2023 HCP Benchmarking Report Survey (Q&A) Tuesday, January 24 th, 2023. Tuesday, January 24 th, 2023. Tuesday, January 24 th, 2023. 2:00pm EST | 60 min. 2:00pm EST | 60 min. 2:00pm EST | 60 min. Every year, HCP collects data from providers across the country by conducting one of the largest surveys in the industry—and this year’s Report will be even bigger, covering home care, home health, and hospice.
Daily Nurse
JANUARY 6, 2023
Beekman 1802 kicks off its new Nurses First initiative today, celebrating hardworking nurses in 2023 with kind surprises, special products, and Kindness Grants throughout the year. Nurses are inherently kind for the work they do every day, and Beekman 1802 says these kind heroes share the brand’s ideology of being kind to everyone they meet […].
Today's Caregiver
JANUARY 3, 2023
Play is serious work. We work hard to make sure our kids have the right play toys to help them learn skills that match their age and abilities. These include hand-eye coordination games such as the one that buzzes when you take out the funny bone.
Hospice News
JANUARY 4, 2023
The Elizabeth Hospice recently purchased a medical office building complex in its home state of California for a price tag of $8.1 million. As 2022 came to a close, the nonprofit hospice provider took ownership of the 26,945-square-foot property in Escondido, California. The decision to purchase the building was several years in the making and involved multifaceted considerations, according to Sarah McSpadden, president and CEO of The Elizabeth Hospice.
Nurse.com
JANUARY 3, 2023
Nurses work every day to ensure patients get the care they need — and the comfort and compassion they deserve. The complex nature of nursing continues to be physically and emotionally draining, yet nurses carry on providing quality patient care and moving the profession forward, which reinforces the importance of nurse appreciation. “Nurses need to be emotionally, psychologically, and morally refueled regularly to enable them to resist burnout and its many negative impacts such as moral distress
Daily Nurse
JANUARY 2, 2023
Writing a nursing resume is a challenging process for most. Lack of guidance prevents nurses from investing the time to develop a well-written resume, so it’s essential to know how to write a quality resume so that you can apply to any job with confidently. Depending on the type of nursing position you’re applying for, […].
Elder Care Matters
JANUARY 5, 2023
Even if your loved one left a last will and testament behind, there may be instances in which it can be challenged. For instance, if your father had dementia and added his second wife’s name to a bank account intended for the family, or your mother changed her will to omit you in favor of… The post Reasons to Contest a Will appeared first on Elder Care Directory - ElderCareMatters.com.
Hospice News
JANUARY 3, 2023
Hospices can assist terminally ill patients and their families who have questions about “green” burial options by connecting them with services like death doulas or by educating staff on those practices. Interest in natural or green funeral and burial options has been growing year-over-year, according to the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA).
Elaine Mansfield
JANUARY 3, 2023
April 18, 2009. Dearest Elaine, …Ross (86, Marion’s husband) and I (80) laugh many times with our faulty hearing…. Tears and laughter are now two sides of one feeling. I love every workshop, but I’m finding my energy not up to it—not quite. I say my prayers and my love and blessings go to you, dear Elaine, Marion Woodman . Photo after Vic’s diagnosis on the Sophia altar at a BodySoul Rhythms workshop.
Daily Nurse
JANUARY 5, 2023
The American Nurses Association (ANA) welcomes its newest president, Jennifer Mensik Kennedy, Ph.D., MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN. She brings more than 25 years of nursing experience to the ANA presidency. She has devoted more than a decade of service to ANA, providing leadership in high-profile positions such as ANA Committee Treasurer and service on ANA’s Board […].
Diversity Nursing
JANUARY 5, 2023
Thinking about changing careers? At any stage in life, N ursing is a great choice because Nurses are always in demand. It's a challenging, but rewarding field and previous education can help you become a Nurse faster. "I'm a second career Nurse. What's wonderful about Nursing, is that it's very accessible after you've already been to school or college for another type of degree," Telemetry Nurse, Victoria told Johnson and Johnson.
Hospice News
JANUARY 3, 2023
Today’s health care environment is flooded with data, but hospice leaders should include three types of indicators in mind as they assess their performance. Numbers like costs-per-day, payer-specific margins, and measures of community support can paint a picture of an organization’s position, executives told Hospice News. They should also be prepared for unexpected costs, such as those associated with regulatory audits or wage increases.
Responsive Home Care
JANUARY 3, 2023
Following the holiday feasts, many people choose to reduce their calorie intake. But when a senior loved one refuses to eat altogether or is making unbalanced or unhealthy dietary choices, it is important to look for the cause associated with this behavior and to recognize how to encourage them to get on track with healthier […]. The post What to Do When a Senior Does Not Want to Eat appeared first on Responsive Home Care.
Always Best Care Senior Services
JANUARY 4, 2023
Retirement is a big milestone that many adults look forward to for years. Yet once they are retired, they find they have more time on their hands than they realized and aren’t quite sure how to occupy themselves. Volunteering can be a wonderful way to use that time more effectively, and the work being done benefits the volunteer, the organization they are assisting, and the individuals impacted by that organization.
Living Assistance Services
JANUARY 5, 2023
Winters in Canada can be harsh—even when there isn’t much snow on the ground, the cold winds and icy sidewalks can make it difficult for.
Hospice News
JANUARY 5, 2023
The Walgreens-Boots Alliance (NASDAQ: WBA) will focus on smaller tuck-in transactions in 2023 as opposed to the multi-billion dollar deals the company pursued in 2022. Last year, WBA poured money into health care provider investments and acquisitions, including the home-based care platform CareCentrix, Inc. and VillageMD. Those companies both provide palliative care in addition to their other services, and the latter also contracts with hospices through its Accountable Care Organization (ACO). .
Home Sweet Home In-Home Care
JANUARY 4, 2023
Understanding the causes when a senior refuses to eat can help family caregivers get to the bottom of the issue. After the indulgence of the holiday season, many of us decide to minimize calorie consumption. But when a senior refuses to eat altogether, or is making unbalanced or unhealthy dietary choices, it’s important to determine the reason associated with this behavior, and to know how to encourage them to get on track with healthier eating.
Nurse Keith's Digital Doorway
JANUARY 2, 2023
When the New Year begins in earnest, many of us nurses start to consider what we'd like to accomplish in our personal lives and nursing careers. We can run around like chickens afraid that the sky is falling all around us, or we can set our intentions and plan for an inspired year. Hindsight Can Serve You Hindsight is sometimes said to be 20/20, and I believe that this is actually a very good thing.
Palliverse
JANUARY 5, 2023
Photo by Tyler Nix on Unsplash. “Where is your pain?”. He grimaced as he pointed towards the left side of his neck. “How would you score it out of 10, with zero being no pain and 10 the worst you’ve ever felt?”. Jaw clenched tightly he opened his gritted teeth to tell me, “7 out of 10.”. It looked more like 17. The pillow seemed to swallow up his head.
Hospice News
JANUARY 6, 2023
The electronic medical record (EMR) company Careficient Inc., has acquired Net Health’s home health, hospice, home care and palliative business, as well as its revenue cycle monitoring (RCM). Net Health, an EMR and analytics firm, divested its HealthWyse, Hospicesoft and RCM division to refocus on its core rehab therapy and wound care lines, the company reported in a press release.
Minority Nurse
JANUARY 4, 2023
No matter where you are in your career path, retirement planning is something you need to think about. From young nurses just starting out to nurses who will retire in the next year, retirement planning is a big issue. Preparing for an unknown future isn’t always the easiest task, so sometimes retirement planning gets pushed aside so nurses can deal with the here and now of student loans, mortgage or rent payments, transportation costs, and rising daily expenses.
Nurse Nacole
JANUARY 6, 2023
Category: Fundamentals An erection requires a precise sequence of events that include nerve impulses in the brain, the spinal column, and the area around the penis and response in muscles, fibrous tissues, veins and arteries in/near the corpora cavernosa.
Palliverse
JANUARY 3, 2023
Photo by Priscilla Du Preez on Unsplash. Do you understand what is going on with your gut? Yes, the cancer has caused a blockage. That’s right, anything that you swallow will probably come back up again. It’s a mechanical obstruction and our medications won’t be able to keep it unblocked. There’s no other treatments? We could try steroids to see if it could lessen the cancer swelling, to see if it would loosen up the blockage.
Hospice News
JANUARY 2, 2023
The possibility exists that hospice care will change more in the next few years than it has during the previous four decades. The Medicare Hospice Benefit turned 40-years-old in 2022, and in that time the program has remained fundamentally unchanged. Adjustments have occurred, like implementation of the “U-shaped curve” in reimbursement, the service intensity add-on and methods for calculating the payment cap to name a few.
American In-Home Care
JANUARY 6, 2023
The news has been flooded this season with the devastating effects of RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, on babies and toddlers. Hospitals have been stretched beyond capacity and scrambling to find the resources to care for these young patients, who typically recover quickly from this common virus. And though it’s not as widely discussed, the risk of severe illness from RSV is quite high in older adults as well.
Comfort Home Care
JANUARY 6, 2023
As we age, it can become difficult to complete our daily activities. Seniors who are living alone in the Rockville, MD area can get help with the day-to-day tasks that come with aging by hiring an in-home caregiver. Read on as the senior home care experts at Comfort Home Care in Rockville, Maryland, discuss how hiring an in-home caregiver can be beneficial.
Palliverse
DECEMBER 31, 2022
Photo by Elena Mozhvilo on Unsplash. Somehow despite decreased levels of consciousness and clouded thinking patients can still sense what the date is. People may hang on for significant dates such as Christmas and New Year’s Day. These particular days may be times for a traditional family gathering. A chance to catch up with family and friends. To spend time together.
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