#Trending: Talk of Technology Evolving in Home Care
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DECEMBER 21, 2020
Among the many themes demonstrated by the year 2020 , we know now more than ever that , technology is now imperative to the delivery of ho me care.
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Hospice Chaplains Excel At Leading Patients on a (Spiritual) Journey
Hospice 101
OCTOBER 28, 2020
The role of the Hospice Chaplain is such an important role, and benefit, to the hospice team. Their main focus is to provide spiritual support to hospice patients and their loved ones. Very often, our Hospice Chaplains guide patients and loved ones on a personal reflection and spiritual journey. The Hospice Chaplain is like a Taxi Driver for the Hospice Patient. The hospice patient hops into the “taxi” and directs the Chaplain where they would like to go.
A Season of Watching, Waiting, and Preparing for the Light
Donna Cardillo, The Inspiration Nurse
DECEMBER 22, 2020
Whether you celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, or winter solstice, it is a season of watching, waiting and preparing for the light. The symbolism is perfect for our lives as we often find ourselves in personal and spiritual darkness unable to find our way.
The Ultimate Guide to Improving Caregiver Engagement & Retention
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Does Dementia Impact the Brain’s Emotional Center?
Hope Hospice
JUNE 2, 2020
People living with dementia are experiencing deterioration of brain functions. How does dementia impact the brain’s emotional center? The COVID-19 pandemic has caused mass hysteria that has touched all parts of the globe.
Managing Your Grief – Holiday Edition by Jim Reiser
Hospice of the North Coast
DECEMBER 23, 2020
Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy New Year – those good old familiar and welcome sayings may not be as welcome to those of us who have suffered the loss of a loved one this year. Everything is different. Every single thing.
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Do You Believe in Cancer and Coronavirus Miracles? Here's research.
Hospice and Nursing Homes Blog
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
Are miracles real or just wishful thinking when a good health prognosis is wanted? Healthcare worker have to be sensitive to patients' spirituality and religious beliefs regarding death journeys.
The Dance of Donation
Red M.D.
NOVEMBER 28, 2020
“Code trauma. ETA 5 min.” The message flashed across my pager on a Wednesday during morning rounds. As I hustled downstairs to the trauma bay, I called ahead and asked, “What’s coming?”. Mid 30s. Hanging. 10 minutes of CPR with ROSC. Intubated on the scene. Pupils fixed and dilated.”.
Episode 29: Hospice and the Holidays
Living With Hospice
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
Holidays are often difficult for anyone who has experienced or is facing the death of someone they love. Instead of being a time of tradition, family togetherness, sharing and giving thanks for blessings, this time of year can bring feelings of sadness, loss and emptiness.
Addressing The Range of Patient Beliefs About COVID-19
Pallimed
NOVEMBER 21, 2020
by Lyle Fettig ( @FettigLyle ) I’ve been thinking about my role as a physician in responding to skepticism about a range of COVID topics, especially as we approach the holidays and all the tension about difficult recommendations to forgo traditional Thanksgiving dinners.
#Trending: Talk of Technology Evolving in Home Care
AlayaCare
DECEMBER 20, 2020
Among the many themes demonstrated by the year 2020 , we know now more than ever that , technology is now imperative to the delivery of ho me care.
People with disabilities during COVID-19
Hospice Volunteering
MAY 5, 2020
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/people-disabilities-personal-support-workers-covid19-1.5554052. news/canada/ottawa/people-disabilities-personal-support-workers-covid19-1.5554052. Great article featuring my good friend (and guest speaker in my class many times, Liz Winkelaar
Celebrating the Dedicated Work of Hospice Home Health Aides
Hospice 101
JUNE 19, 2020
Hospice CNAs (who are known in the hospice world as HHAs or Home Health Aides) are incredibly special individuals and members of the hospice team who provide gentle, compassionate, end-of-life cares for hospice patients. June 18-24, 2020 is the week we celebrate Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs). This week, in the field of Hospice, we honor and celebrate our amazing Hospice CNAs (HHAs)! During this week, hospice teams recognize and honor the special work and dedication of the Hospice HHAs.
National Hospice & Palliative Care Month
Three Oaks Hospice
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
The story of modern hospice and palliative care began in 1963 when Dame Cicely Saunders introduced the concept of specialized care for terminally ill patients during a lecture at Yale University. A few years later, in 1967, Saunders started St.
Top Family Caregiver Mistakes: Part 4, Not Involving Family Members in Caring For Your Loved One
Hope Hospice
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
Hope Hospice is publishing a five-part monthly series about common family caregiver mistakes. Following is Part 4. This series is written by Debbie Emerson , MS, Hope Hospice Community Health Educator. Revisit Part 1: Not Planning in Advance . Revisit Part 1.5:
Exploring the Big Three Fears of Dying
Death and Dying Chronicles
NOVEMBER 10, 2020
Hospice experience has shown me that there are at least three looming fears one faces when given a terminal diagnosis. Fear of dying in pain, although very real, is greatly overshadowed by the even greater fear over loss of dignity and becoming a burden.
“To Be the Federation”: The True Self in Ministry and Star Trek: Discovery
The Chaplain's Report
OCTOBER 23, 2020
Image from Star Trek: Discovery : What’s this got to do with the article? Not a whole lot. I just think this ship is really cool.
Is Death Often More Pleasant Than We Imagine? (Research, Good Death Video 2:49)
Hospice and Nursing Homes Blog
NOVEMBER 1, 2020
Many people, even some who work in healthcare, believe that death is always something to dread. Are they right? Is death as bad as many people imagine it will be?
Transitioning from one care setting to another? Case managers are your key to success.
Bayshore Care Home
OCTOBER 14, 2020
When a loved one transitions from the hospital to home or to a new healthcare center such as a long term care center, the most important expert for families to. The post Transitioning from one care setting to another? Case managers are your key to success. first appeared on Bayshore Home Care.
Episode 28: Did I do Enough?
Living With Hospice
OCTOBER 25, 2020
The last few episodes have explored the grief process as it is a common feeling before, during and after we lose our loved one. In this episode, Mitch discusses another common emotion that happens after our loved one has passed - guilt. It's normal to ask ourselves, "Could I have done more?"
Chlorpromazine in Delirium FTW!
Pallimed
OCTOBER 23, 2020
by Drew Rosielle ( @drosielle ) David Hui, Eduardo Bruera, and colleagues have published another important delirium trial out of MD Anderson which I thought was worth blogging about in detail.
6 Tips for Supporting and Celebrating Caregivers This Holiday Season
AlayaCare
DECEMBER 14, 2020
The holidays are usually a time filled with celebration and gatherings; a time to reset and recharge – but against the backdrop of a pandemic, 2020 feels a little different. In fact, a recent. survey.
Caring for Caregivers during Covid-19
Hospice Volunteering
APRIL 21, 2020
I wanted to share the second video I’ve made for Abbotsford House – this one focusses on the impact of Covid-19 on people who are caring for someone in these challenging times, whether their loved one lives with them, or at a distance, or in a long-term care home or retirement residence.
How to Start a Conversation with your Hospice Patient About Their Military Service
Hospice 101
MAY 24, 2020
Memorial Day is a day to remember and honor those men and women who lost their lives fighting for our freedom. Memorial Day is also a good reminder for hospice team members to take the time to listen to, and allow, your patients to share their military service experiences, as a part of their life review.
Taking Care of Our Own
Red M.D.
OCTOBER 11, 2020
(Initially published on Doximity Oct 7, 2020). The first time I met Dr. Bob, he was sitting upright in his bed, wrapped in a bathrobe, with a pair of reading glasses balanced precariously on his forehead.
The Art of Forgiveness
Hope Hospice
NOVEMBER 2, 2020
By Reverend Amina Wolf , MA, DMin. Republished with permission from Presence : An International Journal of Spiritual Direction (first published in Vol. 26, no. 3; September 2020). When I was just starting as a Hospice Chaplain, I used to ask people I visited whether they had any forgiveness issues.
Hospice Care for Patients with Advanced Lung Disease/COPD
Three Oaks Hospice
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
End-stage COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, can cause a variety of symptoms and complications, and families often worry about how to provide proper care for a loved one with advanced lung disease. Tools & Resources
How To Be A Successful Home Health Nurse
The Productive Home Health Nurse
AUGUST 26, 2020
I was sitting in my recliner, with my laptop resting across my legs, thinking to myself “so you wanted to be a home health nurse didja?! …. Feeling drained, exhausted, and so tired of always running around like “ a chicken with its head cut-off” ! Why in the world was I always feeling like this?…
Pandemic Hope and Healing (Video 2:29)
Hospice and Nursing Homes Blog
OCTOBER 5, 2020
"The wound is not my fault. But the healing is my responsibility." Healing the spirit has often been associated positively in healthcare by patients and healthcare providers. That perspective has been associated with successful aging and a better tolerance of physical and emotional stress.
FINDING THE RIGHT MOBILITY AIDS FOR SENIORS
Bayshore Care Home
AUGUST 24, 2020
Many seniors experience difficulty getting around independently. Mobility aids for seniors can offer stability and support. If a senior is unstable performing motions like sitting down or walking, it is. The post FINDING THE RIGHT MOBILITY AIDS FOR SENIORS first appeared on Bayshore Home Care.
Episode 27: How to Manage Grief
Living With Hospice
SEPTEMBER 26, 2020
Revisiting this complex topic for a third time, Mitch Ware takes a deeper look into the seven stages of grief and explores how we cycle through them. From shock and denial to rebuilding and acceptance, the journey through these phases can be exceptionally difficult to experience.
Patient Access to Notes is Coming! Is Palliative Care Ready?
Pallimed
OCTOBER 19, 2020
by Christian Sinclair ( @ctsinclair ) Patients and families across the US are about to get a close look under the hood of electronic health records in just a few weeks.
How technology can help agencies prioritize risk management in the age of data
AlayaCare
NOVEMBER 15, 2020
The privacy and security risks to which home care agencies are susceptible have been well-publicized recently. Data breaches affecting home care and home health providers continues to rise, with some reports showing incidents up 83% in the last ten years.
Volunteering during a pandemic
Hospice Volunteering
DECEMBER 18, 2020
Here’s a lovely article about the resilience and flexibility of hospice services and volunteers in the Kawartha Lakes region of Ontario. Now more than ever we need to find ways other than in-person to support others in need in our community. link]. Let’s do our best to reach out to neighbours, family members, friends, and people in your community, especially people who may be isolated or alone. Be safe, be healthy, and enjoy the holidays
Shining From Within: The Difference Between a Good Hospice Nurse and an Amazing Hospice Nurse.
Hospice 101
MAY 16, 2020
Are you a good hospice nurse? Or, are you an AMAZING Hospice Nurse? In my eight-years as a Hospice Nurse, I’ve worked with some good hospice nurses, some bad hospice nurses, and then I’ve had the honor and privilege of working with some AMAZING hospice nurses. I’ve learned, and have seen through observations firsthand, what truly makes a good hospice nurse different from an AMAZING hospice nurse. But can this difference be taught? Or does the difference come within?
The Final Chapter
Red M.D.
OCTOBER 8, 2020
(published in General Surgery News September 2020). The first time I saw a death certificate, I was nineteen years old.
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