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‘Suncoast’ Film Points a Lens at Hospice Families’ Experience

Hospice News

In the backdrop of these personal events, hangs the Schiavo case. The decision by Schiavo’s husband to suspend artificial life support and feeding for his wife, who was in an irreversible persistent vegetative state, prompted a seven-year legal battle with her parents.

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What You Need to Know About Parkinson’s and In-Home Care

Comfort Home Care

Receiving a diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease is a life-altering event not only for the individual diagnosed but also for their family. The agency has a backup plan in the event your caregiver is out due to illness. At Comfort Home Care , we understand the impact that Parkinson’s Disease can have on families.

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LinkedIn 101 for Nurses — Dare to be a Bold Networker

Daily Nurse

So, you type that title into the search bar, and up comes people, jobs, posts, events, and companies related to your search. For example, let’s say that you’ve always wondered what the career of a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) is like.

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Showing Appreciation of Your Loved One’s Caregiver

Accessible Home Health Care

Many cultures believe that the best way to show love is through feeding someone. Include Caregivers in Gift Giving During Holidays Giving thoughtful gifts to your caregiver for events and milestones is a nice gesture. Gift Them Their Favorite Treats Who doesn’t love a bit of love and appreciation told through food?

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The Ultimate Spring Bucket List To Help Nurses Recharge

Diversity Nursing

Attend Outdoor Events : Look for outdoor concerts, festivals, or farmers' markets in your area to enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of spring. Try bringing some bird seed with you to feed the local wildlife. Take the time to immerse yourself in the peaceful surroundings of nature as you observe local bird species in their natural habitats.

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Inspiring Change: Aimee’s Transition from DJ to RN

The Nurse Break

Everyone’s cup fills differently and at different speeds, certain events and stress loads can affect everyone differently so it’s important to take a step back and visualise your cup and find strategies that will help you re-build your resilience and prevent your cup from ‘spilling’.

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Music is the Spice of Life: How Music Helps Memory Loss

Accessible Home Health Care

If love is enough to help the ones we love, then by extension, music can help us feed our loved ones’ minds, bodies, and souls. Sometimes it’s easier to recall something that is linked to a visual or auditory event than if you were asked to retell a memory verbally.

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