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Hospice Care versus Home Health Care

Shining Light Hospice

Skilled nursing is the general medical care provided to patients and includes such services as medication management, wound care, patient education, etc. Nurses aides can assist with activities of daily living such as toileting, bathing, and feeding. What Does Hospice Care Include?

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Full and Fulfilling: A day in the Life of a Home Health Care Nurse

Traditions Health

Bob has a colostomy and feeding tube, so Marsha talks with him about his diet. Marlene has dementia, which can make it challenging for patients to stay in their homes. Home health nurses are often the only one with a patient’s complete medical record. Marsha gets home feeling fulfilled. “I