Hospice News
JULY 11, 2022
Hospice have lost social worker employees at a faster rate than any health care setting in the care continuum. . Social workers have left the health care field at record-high rates during the pandemic, according to data from the Peterson-Kaiser Family Foundation Health System Tracker.
Sustainable Caregiving
OCTOBER 28, 2022
It is helpful to understand the type of caregiver anxiety we are experiencing so that we use the proper techniques to counter the effects. For example, mental anxiety can be aggravated by trying to problem-solve with thoughts.
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Caregiver Warrior
AUGUST 19, 2022
Vulnerability is a powerful tool for caregivers that offers a chance to get help, support and relief. The post Why Vulnerability Is a Powerful Tool for Caregivers appeared first on Caregiver Warrior.
Hospice Volunteering
OCTOBER 16, 2022
This is a lovely piece about Margaret Anderson, who founded Ian Anderson House, a hospice in Oakville Ontario 25 years ago. She had cared for her husband when he was dying and wanted to make sure that others could have the same kind of care. I’d heard of the hospice but never knew the story behind it.
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Hospice News
OCTOBER 7, 2022
Without family caregivers, many hospice patients would be unable to receive care in their homes.
Sustainable Caregiving
JANUARY 22, 2022
“Stress is caused by being here but wanting to be there. Or being in the present but wanting to be … Caregiving: Embrace Your Journey Read More ». The post Caregiving: Embrace Your Journey appeared first on Sustainable Caregiving™. Caregiving Strategies Reimagine control
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Life & Death Matters
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Guest Blog developed in collaboration with Jessica Knox, A Balanced Body. “If If my body can learn dysregulated ways of coping, it could also learn healthy routes to recovery.” Dr. Nicole LePera December is here.
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.
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.
GeriPal
APRIL 28, 2022
Summary Transcript Summary. Comics. Cartoons. Graphic Novels. Graphic Medicine. I’m not sure what to title this podcast but I’ve been looking forward to it for some time. Heck, I’m not even sure to call it a podcast, as I think to get the most out of it you should watch it on YouTube.
Aging Life Care Association
JULY 25, 2022
Thinking about using a Medical Alert System / Personal Emergency Response System? ALCA Corporate Partner David Michaels shares the basics of Medical Alert Systems to help determine the best system for you or your aging loved one.
AlayaCare
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
For the home care industry, the next couple of decades are clear: the need for services will rise in step with the population of older adults. People ages 65 years and above is projected to rise to 86.7 million by 2050 accounting for approximately 20% of the U.S. population.
HopeHealth
OCTOBER 26, 2022
Denis Lynch was a silent monk for 16 years. Today, he’s a hospice chaplain. Here’s how his path led to HopeHealth, and the lessons along the way. The post Knocking on doors: How a silent monk became a hospice chaplain appeared first on HopeHealth. HopeHealth Blog Hospice Care
Hospice Volunteering
JUNE 15, 2022
Hello to my readers and followers! It’s been a long time since I posted here! I wanted to share my latest publication, which has very little to do with hospice volunteering (except that I sometimes wrote in bars about my experiences at hospice!) I hope it gives you a few laughs!
Pallimed
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
by by Chad D.
Daily Nurse
MAY 20, 2022
Seeing a patient smile… is a reminder that while many things can be wrong and recovery is a lifelong journey, small things like a momentary smile symbolize ongoing hope. Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Tamar Rodney, PHD, MSN, RN, PMHNP-BC, CNE Patients with psychiatric problems need special care.
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. Caregiver Inspiration
Life & Death Matters
OCTOBER 17, 2022
Changes to medical orders at end-of-life are essential to supporting the person’s comfort through dying. The post 5 Orders for Nurses to Request for the Last Days and Hours appeared first on Life and Death Matters. Hospice Palliative Care
Hospice News
MAY 27, 2022
Regulators have been zeroing in on longer lengths of stay in hospice, but patients with dementia may be caught in the crossfire. .
Sustainable Caregiving
JUNE 20, 2022
Dad, a teacher by profession and a lifelong learner, was always there to offer advice and support throughout my upbringing. … Five Lessons I Learned from Dad on Our Last Journey Together Read More ».
GeriPal
MAY 19, 2022
Summary Transcript Summary. A patient is on morphine and you want to convert it to another opioid like hydromorphone (dilaudid). How do you do that? Do you do what I do, pull out a handy-dandy opioid equianalgesic table to give you a guide on how much to convert to? .
Aging Life Care Association
APRIL 29, 2022
As the aging population continues to grow, so does the demand for caregivers. During National Aging Life Care™ Month this May, the Aging Life Care Association is raising awareness around a solution for caregivers and families of aging adults — Aging Life Care Managers®.
AlayaCare
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Andrew McDonald joins home-based care SaaS technology provider in new C-suite position to drive growth and digital transformation for the home care industry to deliver better technology for better outcomes.
HopeHealth
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
An inpatient hospice nurse opens up about his experiences at Hulitar Hospice Center, and what it means for patients and their families spending their final moments together. The post In the halls of Hulitar: An inpatient hospice nurse opens up appeared first on HopeHealth.
Always Best Care Senior Services
APRIL 27, 2022
Did you know that your body needs vitamin D in order to absorb calcium? Calcium is essential for maintaining strong bones and teeth, therefore vitamin D is essential too, especially for seniors. One of the easiest ways to get this vitamin is from the sun.
NHPCO
DECEMBER 15, 2022
For Immediate Release. December 15, 2022 .
Nurse.com
DECEMBER 27, 2022
The current need for nurse faculty has left nursing students, instructors, and schools stretched thin. So, now more than ever, it’s crucial to create and implement strategies to grow this vital part of the nursing profession.
Caregiver Warrior
JUNE 12, 2022
Get to know the people who help you care for your loved ones. Connecting through our stories brings us all closer. The post We Are All Just Walking Each Other Home. Don’t Miss the Chance to Talk About It! appeared first on Caregiver Warrior.
Life & Death Matters
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
“It’s not being dead, but the dying that I fear.” . The post A Beginners Guide to Getting Comfortable With Dying and Death appeared first on Life and Death Matters. Death and Dying
Hospice News
JULY 27, 2022
The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will give hospices a 3.8% bump in their per diem payments for 2023, according to a final rule published today. The reimbursement increase is larger than the 2.7% the agency initially proposed for next year.
Sustainable Caregiving
JULY 23, 2022
International Self-Care Day is July 24, and it is the perfect opportunity to highlight that self-care is not selfish but rather a critical component of health.
GeriPal
JULY 14, 2022
Summary Transcript Summary. Imagine that you are the medical director of a large (>150 bed) nursing home. Two-thirds of the patients in the home now have COVID-19. Seventeen of your patients are dead.
Aging Life Care Association
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
During the holiday season families and friends often make special visits to aging loved ones. Aging Life Care Managers® suggest you use this time to take note of any changes in health, behavior, or physical appearance. You may discover your aging loved one now needs more help or attention.
AlayaCare
AUGUST 8, 2022
For many home care providers there is no lack of clients or business coming their way. The real challenge is how to recruit and retain high-quality staff to meet the demand.
HopeHealth
JULY 29, 2022
When Marsha Ireland was 36, she lost her husband and the father of her young children. In the wake of that loss, she found her calling as a grief counselor. The post South County spotlight: After personal loss, a grief counselor finds her calling appeared first on HopeHealth.
Pallimed
MAY 2, 2022
by Drew Rosielle ( @drosielle ) A Satirical Monologue in One Act: “Ok, 3rd year resident, let’s talk about rotating opioids. What do I mean by ‘rotating’ opioids? It’s just therapeutically switching one opioid with another. It’s um, like, a turnstile, I guess?
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