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Staying Present as a Caregiver: How to Avoid Caregiver Boredom

Responsive Home Care

Your struggle in staying […] The post Staying Present as a Caregiver: How to Avoid Caregiver Boredom appeared first on Responsive Home Care. Caregiver Issues Caregiver Stress Caregiving Caregiving Stress Caregiving Tips caregiver boredom caregiving relationship staying present

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How to be present with a loved one at the end of life

HopeHealth

When your loved one is nearing the end of life, here are tips for what to say and do – and how to simply be present with them. The post How to be present with a loved one at the end of life appeared first on HopeHealth.

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ENA Presents Lantern Award to 29 Emergency Depts

Daily Nurse

On Wednesday, the Emergency Nurses Association announced that 29 emergency departments are being honored with the prestigious ENA Lantern Award – the only award dedicated to showcasing EDs for their outstanding work.

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NHPCO Presents Hospice Volunteer Awards at National Conference

NHPCO

Alexandria, Va) – This week the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) will present its annual Volunteers are the Foundation of Hospice Awards during the 2022 Leadership and Advocacy Conference hosted at the Gaylord National Resort and Conference Center (March 7 – 9).

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Should a Nurse Be Present for Home Deaths?

1-800-HOSPICE

Should a nurse be present for home deaths? The post Should a Nurse Be Present for Home Deaths? Hospice care is typically provided in the patient’s home, with a family member serving as the primary caregiver.

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Episode 39 - The Past, Present and Future of Hospice and Palliative Care

Palliative Care Chat Podcast

Join Dr. Mary Lynn McPherson as she interviews three Seasons Hospice physicians about the Past, Present and Future of Hospice and Palliative Care. Join Dr. Mary Lynn McPherson as she interviews three Seasons Hospice physicians about the Past, Present and Future of Hospice and Palliative Care

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Perspectives on End of Life Care: An Exploration of Its Past, Present and Future - A Conversation with Dr. Janet Bull

Healthcare Law Insights podcast

As we approach the 40th anniversary of the Medicare hospice benefit, we stand at an important reflection point to evaluate end-of-life care and map its future. In this new series, we gather leaders and thinkers from a range of disciplines to explore our needs at the end of life, how they have changed over time and how care models need to adapt.

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EAPC Webinar: The Case for Public Health Palliative Care

EAPC (European Association of Palliative Care)

Free EAPC Webinar Our Reference Group on Public Health and Palliative Care are presenting this webinar on 31 May 2023.

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Merry Christmas from all of us and Zack wherever he may be decorating his tree.

Together for Short Lives

He also loved the presents, he thought all presents were for him, no matter whose birthday or occasion we were celebrating, all presents (and claps) were for him. Of all the seasons Christmas was the one which Zack absolutely adored. Most likely it was the lights, so many lovely lights all over his world. But […]. The post Merry Christmas from all of us and Zack wherever he may be decorating his tree. appeared first on Together for Short Lives

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EAPC Webinar: The Case for Public Health Palliative Care

EAPC (European Association of Palliative Care)

Our Reference Group on Public Health and Palliative Care are presenting this webinar on 31 May 2023. The Case for Public Health Palliative Care’ will feature presentations from Julian Abel (UK), Julia Verne (UK) and Phil Larkin (Switzerland).

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Understanding the signs of a UTI in seniors

Living Assistance Services

A urinary tract infection can happen at any age, but symptoms often present uniquely in seniors

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Science Slam is back!

EAPC (European Association of Palliative Care)

Science Slam is a competition that combines scientific presentations with the entertainment value of stand-up comedy. In a Science Slam, scientists and researchers present their work in a fun, engaging, and understandable way in front of a live audience.

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Disarm Caregiving Triggers with Mindfulness

Sustainable Caregiving

“Stress is caused by being here but wanting to be there or being in the present but wanting to be in the future. It’s a split that tears you apart inside.” Eckhart Tolle Caregiving is a trigger minefield.

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Raynaud’s & Scleroderma

AT Home Care & Hospice

Raynaud’s and Scleroderma Awareness Anyone who has lived with a chronic illness is aware that, most often, chronic illnesses present with comorbidities. Autoimmune disorders often present with many comorbidities.

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Raynaud’s & Scleroderma

Adobe Hospice & Home Health

Raynaud’s and Scleroderma Awareness Anyone who has lived with a chronic illness is aware that, most often, chronic illnesses present with comorbidities. Autoimmune disorders often present with many comorbidities.

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Caregiving: Embrace Your Journey

Sustainable Caregiving

Or being in the present but wanting to be … Caregiving: Embrace Your Journey Read More ». “Stress is caused by being here but wanting to be there. The post Caregiving: Embrace Your Journey appeared first on Sustainable Caregiving™. Caregiving Strategies Reimagine control

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How to Handle Working a Holiday Shift

Daily Nurse

Christmas and New Year’s Eve are holidays to take time off and enjoy with our loved ones, but for some nurses, the holidays can mean another shift to take over— one that can be more stressful during a time it feels like others are opening presents.

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Home health and hospice payments depend on quality coding and documentation

HEALTHCARE first

1, 2023 can present significant hurdles for home health and hospice agencies and. Accurate coding and documentation have always been essential to plans of care and patient outcomes. But in recent years, the home health and hospice industry has undergone major regulatory changes.

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How to Combat the Nursing Shortage: Tips for Recruiting Quality Candidates

Daily Nurse

Recruiting quality nurse candidates requires knowledge of the historical nursing shortage, present conditions of vacancies, insight into what candidates want, and nurse recruitment skills to secure an interview that will likely lead to […].

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How Data Analysis Helps Nurses Understand the Risk of Infectious Diseases

Daily Nurse

The battle against infectious diseases has been present for the longest time in history. Yet, even today, we continue to witness outbreaks such as the recent COVID-19 pandemic.

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ENA Launches Updated ENPC, 6th Edition

Daily Nurse

The Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) launched the Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course, 6th Edition, which features more focused presentation-based teaching to better prepare emergency department nurses for the unique care that children require.

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The Five Rights of a Healthy Work Environment

Daily Nurse

Several years ago, I gave a presentation at a northern California nursing conference on a healthy work environment for nurses.

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Spring policy roundup for families

Together for Short Lives

Chancellor’s Spring Statement On 23 March the Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered his Spring Statement which, as the Treasury has been aiming to present it, includes tax cuts to support families with the cost of living. […]. The latest policy information for families.

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Update on Possible OSHA Prevention of Violence in Healthcare and Social Assistance Rule

Healthcare Law Insights blog

The attached link is a PowerPoint presentation prepared by the agency. OSHA is currently considering a possible “Prevention of Workplace Violence in Healthcare and Social Assistance” rule.

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Nurse Nacole

Category: Fundamentals Osteoarthritis of the cervical spine may present as pain that radiates to the supraclavicular or trapezius areas. Depending on the level of nerve involvement, symptoms may progress to include pain in the distal upper extremities. Daily Tips Fundamentals

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Nurse Nacole

Secondary osteoarthritis usually results from traumatic injuries or inherited conditions and may present as hemochromatosis or chondrodystrophy. Category: Fundamentals Primary osteoarthritis arises from physiologic changes that occur with normal aging.

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Tips for Differentiating Between Pressure Injuries and Moisture Associated Skin Damage (MASD)

Daily Nurse

Both types of wounds have similar presentation and show up consistently on the same parts of the body. When it comes to staging pressure injuries (PI) and identifying moisture-associated skin damage (MASD) it can be challenging.

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Nurses, the Holidays, and Work-Life Balance

Minority Nurse

However, those who don’t work in milieus requiring us to work holidays may forget how our nurse colleagues are slogging away while we tuck into Christmas dinner and open presents with family. The Presence and the Presents. How can you be more present during this holiday season?

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Infectious Diseases

Nurse Nacole

In symptomatic women, the clinical presentation includes vaginal discharge, mucopurulent cervicitis with edema and friability. Category: Infectious Diseases The chlamydial infection may be silent. More than half of infected patients have no clinical signs or symptoms.

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Nurse Researcher Kasey Jordan: School Nurses are Key to Promoting Resilience in School Settings

Daily Nurse

We don’t always present […]. Nurse researcher and educator Kasey Jordan, RN, PhD knows the stereotypical image of a school nurse – overworked, underpaid and, over the past two years, often on the front lines of controversial COVID policies.

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Nurse Nacole

Category: Fundamentals If AF has been present for more than 48 hours or for an unknown duration, cardioversion should not be performed acutely because of the risk of thromboembolism.

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The Detroit Lakes Eagles Club Donates $2,000 to Hospice of the Red River Valley

Hospice Red River Valley

The check was presented to Curt Seter, Development Officer. The Detroit Lakes Eagles Aerie 2342 Past Presidents Club recently donated $2,000 to Hospice of the Red River Valley on Giving Hearts Day.

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Hospice of the Red River Valley to host virtual Lunch and Learn ‘Donation and YOU!’ May 10

Hospice Red River Valley

RaChelle Gruba, senior regional development manager with Dakota Lions Sight & Health, will present “Donation and YOU!” Registered attendees will receive a link for the online meeting 24 hours prior to the presentation.

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Episode 27 - Pharmacists At Pain Week An Engaging (and Prevalent) Proposition!

Palliative Care Chat Podcast

Many pharmacists (especially members of the Society of Pain and Palliative Care Pharmacists) made incredible presentations at PainWeek 2019 in Las Vegas recently! In this podcast they discuss their presentations, including take-away messages.

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Home health and hospice payments depend on quality coding and documentation

HEALTHCARE first

1, 2023 can present significant hurdles for home health and hospice agencies and. Accurate coding and documentation have always been essential to plans of care and patient outcomes. But in recent years, the home health and hospice industry has undergone major regulatory changes.

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Over $25K Harvesting for Hospice Quinte

Changing Lives Podcast

Last weekend, the Harvesting Hope for Hospice Quinte Charity Car Rally and Artisan Market, presented by Tara Lyons Royal Lepage Proliance, raised over $25,700 in support of local hospice palliative care services.

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Nurse Nacole

The diagnosis of amiodarone-induced hyperthyroidism should be suspected if patients present with new or recurrent arrhythmias. Category: Fundamentals Patients with amiodarone-induced hypothyroidism can be treated with thyroid hormone supplementation.

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Lucky Luxury Raffle Nets Over $28K for Hospice Care in Quinte

Changing Lives Podcast

Hospice Quinte’s 2nd Lucky Luxury Raffle, presented by REMAX John Barry Team, net the organization over $28K that will be used to support a variety of free-to-access hospice care services, including those being offered at the new Stan Klemencic Care Centre in Bayside.

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Providing Care During COVID

Life & Death Matters

Near the end of his presentation he said and asked, “COVID-19 has changed so […]. On Monday, Dr David Kenneth Wright spoke during the “FREE WEBINAR SERIES for PSWs about providing care during COVID. I was touched by the stories he shared, by the points that he made, and by the responses/input from those who attended. The post Providing Care During COVID appeared first on Life and Death Matters. COVID-19 Grief Hospice Palliative Care

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The State of Training in 2022

Home Care Pulse

Presenters: Todd Austin. HCP WEBINAR. The State of Training in 2022 Thursday, October 27th, 2022. 2:00pm EST | 60 min.

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I think therefore I am? – Live Q+A

Palliverse

Photo by Samuel Regan-Asante on Unsplash After presenting my first lecture the other morning I fielded some live questions from the audience. This was an act of activism which led to the modern hospice movement spreading across the whole world, as the needs of patients are present globally.

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Unity Hospice & Palliative Care Expands to Texas

Hospice News

Illinois-headquartered Unity Hospice & Palliative Care has expanded to Houston, Texas, following its acquisition of an existing license in that market. Unity is a family-owned provider established in 1992 that since then has cared for more than 30,000 patients, the company reported.

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Storycatching: Podcast with Heather Coats and Thor Ringler

GeriPal

Many links: VA Presents: My Life, My Story: George: A Voice To Be Heard on Apple Podcasts. So I allow family members to be present if they want them to. Here’s one, a senior resident presented a patient morning report and the physical exam said the patient had a scar in the groin.

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