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Journaling the Caregiving Journey

Sustainable Caregiving

Journaling is a way to process the complexities of caregiving, the turbulent emotions, the fear, and the confusion. Journaling thoughts and exploring them with curiosity and objectivity can be therapeutic. Processing leads to a better understanding of what is going on behind the scenes.

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Stakeholder Support Grows for Hospice Patient Transfusions Legislation

Hospice News

Stakeholders are closely eying the legislative journey of a bill designed to improve access to blood transfusion services among hospice patients. Patients with blood-related conditions historically have low rates of hospice utilization, according to research published in the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.),

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Breaking the Silence: The Mounting Need for Trauma-Informed Hospice Care

Hospice News

Caregiver neglect represents 5.1% Caregiver neglect represents 5.1% The DOJ report estimated that 1-in-57 cases of caregiver neglect are not reported each year, along with a 1-in-20 rate of unreported instances of physical abuse among seniors. Many seniors have experienced some form of trauma or abuse in their lifetime.

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Los Angeles Hospice Home Care Launches Scholarship Program for Aides

Hospice News

The scholarship is a dependable way to assist hospice home care aids in furthering their careers, voicing their stories on the importance [of] what caregiving means to them and emphasize the changes that have occurred in their patients’ lives,” Winthorpe said in a statement. “The Recipients will be announced in December 2023.

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Keys to Discussing ‘Hard Realities’ in Pediatric Advance Care Planning Conversations

Hospice News

Adrian is also part of the Mettle Health team, which provides caregiver and patient support. Earlier conversations about goals of care are associated with fewer intensive and expensive care treatments at the end of life in younger patient populations, according to a study in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

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Dementia Care: 10 Tips for Family Caregivers

American In-Home Care

Caring for a loved one with dementia is a journey that requires patience, understanding, and resilience. Family caregivers play a crucial role in providing support, compassion, and maintaining the well-being of a loved one with dementia. Top 10 Dementia Care Tips for Family Caregivers Learn to Communicate Effectively.

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The Caregiver’s Journal: Diagnosis Day

The Caregiving Years Training Academy

We released the first episode of The Caregiver’s Journal today. What’s the title for your journal entry on Diagnosis Day? As a caregiver for his wife since 2004, Bruce understands the world of chronic illness and caregiving. We begin our talk show with a discussion about Diagnosis Day. ET (Noon CT, 10 a.m.

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