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Caring for Patients With Alzheimer’s

Diversity Nursing

Reading books and magazines. People with AD may struggle to maintain their personal hygiene. Some might simply forget they need to care for themselves, or, in later stages, forget how to do so. Some considerations for assisting with personal care: Be flexible — adapt to the person’s preferences.

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Going On an Outing With a Senior With Dementia? These 8 Tips Are For You

Community Home Health Care

Magazines and books. ? Community Home Health Care has a caring, experienced staff of trained in-home caregivers, including personal care aides, registered nurses, and home health aides. Emergency contact information. ? Up-to-date medical information. ? Photocopies of important legal documents. ? Extra clothing. ?

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Sharing the Holidays With Seniors

Community Home Health Care

Gifts for senior entertainment: Books, jigsaw and crossword puzzles, and magazines can serve as a great source of entertainment, keep the mind active and prevent boredom, especially if a senior is isolated or homebound. Consider gifting your loved one with a monthly subscription box to deliver a surprise to their doorstep every month.

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Career Spotlight: Fighting for justice for older people and those with dementia for 50+ years

The Nurse Break

I had the opportunity to serve on numerous Boards and Committees and work with world leaders in nursing, older person care and those living with dementia. I saw an advertisement in a magazine with a peg on a woman’s nose, took it to him and said he had started a new trend. He wanted it on his wall so I pinned it there.

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The Fastest Growing US Hospice Companies

Hospice News

magazine,” said Traditions President and CEO David Klementz. 5,000 again is a testament to our team’s relentless focus on providing exceptional patient care and superior clinical outcomes.”. HealthFlex provides home health, hospice, palliative care, social work, and personal care. s list several years running.

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Empower Nurses–They Will Lead the Way

Minority Nurse

To ensure that there are no barriers to mental health support, we offer six free therapy sessions and six free coaching sessions per calendar year, as well as options for personalized care, access to diverse providers, self-guided wellness exercises, personal medication management training, substance use support, work-life services, and more.

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Hospice News’ Top 10 Stories of 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. Humana to Sell 60% of Kindred at Home Hospice to CDR for $2.8 Billion (April 21). Spring brought the completion of Humana Inc.’s s (NYSE: HUM) $2.8 The insurance giant completed its $5.8

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