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The intense world of a Trauma Nurse (Part Two)

The Nurse Break

Geriatric trauma. My two favourite topics to present on in Trauma are geriatrics and bariatrics. Advice for nurses on managing emotions surrounding death and grief? Grief much harder, it is incredibly personal, and everyone reacts differently. My take home message is to be kind.

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The Roles of Medical Professionals in Hospice Care

Shining Light Hospice

Hospice physicians may also have additional certifications such as geriatrics, oncology, or palliative care to demonstrate their knowledge of this field. Consistent exposure to death can lead to stress responses like grief fatigue, nightmares, guilt trips, and survivor’s remorse which should not go ignored.

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Decluttering the Decades

Chicago Caregiving

Grief has no timeline. If you rush the process, each item tossed into the discards bag may feel like a punch in the gut to the parent already beaten down by grief. If you rush the process, each item tossed into the discards bag may feel like a punch in the gut to the parent already beaten down by grief. Hold a family meeting.

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Transforming the Culture of Dementia Care: Podcast with Anne Basting, Ab Desai, Susan McFadden, and Judy Long

GeriPal

Abhilash Desai, MD , geriatric psychiatrist, adjunct associate professor in the department of psychiatry at University of Washington School of Medicine, and poet! She directs UCSF MERI’s patient, family, and clinician support with classes and consultation on resiliency, well-being, and grief. Anne, welcome to the GeriPal podcast.

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Grief, Loss, and Well-Being Debriefing: Vickie Leff, Matthew Loscalzo, Craig Blinderman

GeriPal

You’d imagine though that our professional expertise and experiences in helping patients and families cope with loss and grief would be helpful in managing our own personal losses. A great website for dealing with loss and grief : refugeingrief.com. Loss is the thing that triggers grief and then we talk about grief.

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Time to stop driving? Podcast with Emmy Betz and Terri Cassidy

GeriPal

Because I don’t think we think about that so much in palliative care, but we do in geriatrics. I’m particularly interested in, have you told people that it’s probably safer for them to stop driving and seen the grief and loss that they experience when they hear that? Is it you, Emmy? Emmy: It is. I don’t know.

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7 Strategies to Cope With Anxiety for Caregivers (And Their Seniors)

Community Home Health Care

Common Causes of the Seniors’ Increased Anxiety America Association for Geriatric Psychiatry shows that 10-20% of older adults suffer from anxiety, which can adversely affect their lifestyle. However, there are various ways to help cope with the condition.