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Long-Term Care Nurse Fired for Not Falsifying Documentation

Nurse.com

A long-term care nurse shared that her facility was accused of negligence in failing to use bed rails properly to prevent residents from falling out of bed. . This act requires that nursing homes provide quality care, protect residents from all forms of abuse and neglect, and spell out residents’ rights.

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What the 7 Most Shocking Home Care Trends Mean for the Industry in 2022

Home Care Pulse

Share: We’re Home Care Pulse, a leading provider of experience management & surveys, caregiver/CNA training, and online reputation management. Hundreds of home care agencies across North America have shared their business data with us, and we’re making their industry secrets public. Home care providers experienced 7.3%

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Manager of the Month: Jaime Clifton

Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

Please join us in congratulating our Manager of the Month, Jaime Clifton, Freedom Home Care’s Client Services Director! Her first job was in a long term care facility, where she cared for the elderly and those who were sick. We are beyond grateful to have her as part of Freedom Home Care.

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The Caregiver’s Journey

Chicago Caregiving

Step three Set up advanced directives “There’s nothing messier than getting towards the end of life, or another catastrophic event happens, and they can’t speak for themselves,” Morley says. This includes health insurance, long-term care policies, veterans’ benefits, and disability insurance.

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Signs it Might Be Time to Hire a Caregiver

Accessible Home Health Care

As our loved ones age, they often become lonely due to decreased mobility and other health issues preventing them from safely venturing out of their home for social events. This can lead to depression, which interferes with their ability to care for themselves. So What Does This Mean?

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Emergency & Evacuation Assistance Program (EEAP) of Miami-Dade

Comforcare Home Care

The Emergency & Evacuation Assistance Program of Miami Dade (EEAP) helps residents of Miami Dade in the event of emergencies. Residents living in LTC (Long Term Care) facilities do not qualify as they are required to have their own emergency management/evacuation programs. Homebound without support or bed bound.

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Mental Health Awareness – Elder Care in Rockville, MD

Comfort Home Care

Encourage your senior to take a class, volunteer their time, or attend social events. Medical Services and Senior Home Care in Rockville, MD Good medical services, housing, and long-term care are vital for seniors’ mental health. Living in their own home creates stability and reduces stress.