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Keys to Effective Palliative Care Training Models

Hospice News

Honing palliative skills can be a constantly moving target when considering patient populations needs, according to Dr. Shellie Williams, geriatric and palliative medicine physician and associate professor of medicine at the University of Chicago. Williams is also a fellow of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM).

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Provider Partnerships Driving Palliative Care Growth

Hospice News

Drivers of palliative growth, sustainability The outlook for palliative care growth is “strong” and “substantial,” according to Dr. R. Katz Professor and chair of the Brookdale Department of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine at Mount Sinai. Sean Morrison, the Ellen and Howard C.

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Aging and Homelessness: Margot Kushel

GeriPal

” But we had a hunch that turned out to be right that by the time these folks were in their fifties, they really had all the geriatric conditions and things we associate with much older. Yeah, this is a geriatrics journal, and generally, if people aren’t over the age of 65, JAGS may not look at it as strongly. Margot: Yes.

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Medical Home Health Care: Bringing Healthcare to Your Doorstep

Comfort Home Care

This blog explores the needs of elder care, including dementia and Alzheimer’s, and the essential role of medical home health care. The Benefits of Medical Home Health Care 1. Personalized Care Plans Medical home health care is designed to meet the unique needs of each individual.

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5 Most Game-Changing Hospice Deals from 2022

Hospice News

billion divestiture of a 60% stake in Kindred at Home’s hospice and personal care segments to the private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice. These include a focus on smaller target acquisitions as valuations remain high across health care sectors, including within hospice, home health and personal care, according to Broussard.

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How State and Local Agencies on Aging Help Older Adults: Susan DeMarois, Greg Olsen, and Lindsey Yourman

GeriPal

Alex: And we are delight to welcome Lindsey Yourman, who is a geriatrician, she’s a longtime friend and mentee, and is now a peer and is a key component of the ePrognosis working group and helped originate the ideas that led to ePrognosis and she’s now San Diego County’s Chief Geriatrics Officer. Welcome to GeriPal, Lindsey.

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What To Know Before Hiring In-Home Nursing Services

Caregiver Support Services

Evaluate Your Caregiving Abilities You’re dedicated to caring for your loved one in need. You bring immense value to their life through companionship, love, and personal care. These tasks include creating patient care plans, administering medications, and performing diagnostic tests.