Hospice News
JANUARY 10, 2025
Hospice chaplains often have little recourse for upward mobility along their career ladders. This can make recruitment and retention difficult among the next generation of the spiritual care workforce. More professionals from a wider range of interfaith groups are entering the field, according to Shana Sullivan, bereavement coordinator of Texas-based Heart to Heart Hospice.
Aging Life Care Association
JANUARY 9, 2025
Choosing housing for older adults can be tricky because of all the different nomenclature used. When clients call an Aging Life Care professional, they usually have no knowledge of how each type of housing differs, or worse, they think a nursing home is the only real option for their loved one. Kira Reginato, an experienced … Continue reading Navigating Housing Options for Seniors: A Comprehensive Guide → The post Navigating Housing Options for Seniors: A Comprehensive Guide appeared
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HopeHealth
JANUARY 7, 2025
When a caregiver discovers free dementia resources in Massachusetts, it leads to weekly respite care for her husband, 24/7 hospice support, and more. The post You cannot do it alone: One couples journey with dementia appeared first on HopeHealth.
Caregiver Warrior
JANUARY 6, 2025
We all know self-care is necessary for Caregiver survival, so why is it so hard for us to practice it? Here's some help! The post The Truth About Self Care: It’s Not All Bubble Baths and Yoga Pants. appeared first on Caregiver Warrior.
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Healthcare communication has evolved from handwritten notes and paper charts to digital tools like EHRs, telemedicine, and AI-powered platforms. This blog explores how these advancements improve patient outcomes, streamline care delivery, and enhance provider collaboration. Learn about the role of mobile health (mHealth) apps, secure messaging, and social media in bridging communication gaps.
AJN Off the Charts
JANUARY 10, 2025
Norovirus, a highly contagious virus that causes acute gastrointestinal illness, is making its presence known across the United States. Symptoms typically begin 12 to 48 hours after exposure and last one to three days and include diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, and abdominal pain. During the last half of 2024, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported close to 500 norovirus outbreaks , a significant increase when compared to the same time period in 2023.
Hospice News
JANUARY 6, 2025
Economic and financial headwinds have increasingly posed significant challenges for rural-based hospice providers, with some shuttering their programs in recent years. The trend has limited access to hospice services among an already underserved population while also raising concerns around quality and trust in equitable care delivery, according to a recent study.
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Diversity Nursing
JANUARY 9, 2025
The journey from bedside Nursing to leadership can feel like a leap into uncharted territory. However, with the right mindset, preparation, and strategy, this transition can be both fulfilling and impactful. Whether you're looking to become a Charge Nurse, Nurse Manager, or Director of Nursing, this guide provides actionable steps to help you navigate the shift successfully.
Community Home Health Care
JANUARY 6, 2025
A new year is a time for fresh beginnings and setting intentions for the months ahead. For seniors, its an opportunity to focus on wellness while embracing positive changes with healthy resolutions. At Community Home Health Care, we believe that every stage of life is the perfect time to prioritize healthy habits and create routines that support physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
AJN Off the Charts
JANUARY 8, 2025
“My family left after the volcanic eruption,” Sister said to me with a heavy heart. “But I asked myself, who will take care of my fellow Montserratians who stayed behind? These poignant words reflect the resilience and dedication of the nurses I encountered during my recent medical mission to Montserrat. During my time on the island, I collaborated with cardiologist Icilma Fergus Rowe of Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City, who returns each year to provide much-needed c
Hospice News
JANUARY 8, 2025
Patients with serious mental illnesses (SMI) have a range of complex needs that greater integration of psychiatry into palliative care could help address. A large issue preventing stronger collaborations is a lack of clearly defined patient eligibility criteria for palliative care delivery, according to Dr. Danielle Chammas, palliative care physician and psychiatrist at University California, San Franciscos (UCSF) School of Medicine.
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Let's discuss the trusty pager—an old favorite that’s losing its shine in hospitals and clinics. While once a staple in hospitals and clinics, pagers now present significant limitations that hinder rather than facilitate communication among healthcare professionals. Healthcare professionals are constantly on the move, and they need communication tools that can keep up with their fast-paced lives.
Bayshore Care Home
JANUARY 10, 2025
Embracing Floridas Winter: Home Care Tips for Seniors Winter in Florida may not bring snow-covered landscapes, but it does bring its own unique challenges. Even a slight dip in temperature. The post Embracing Floridas Winter: Home Cares Tips for Seniors first appeared on Bayshore Home Care.
Responsive Home Care
JANUARY 6, 2025
Falling is something we hardly ever think about until it happens. A simple misstep, a slippery floor, or even just standing too quickly can become a life-altering event. And yet, falls are increasing, especially among older adults. Whats remarkable isnt just how common they have been, but how the risk appears to be increasing in […] The post Senior Falls Are on the Rise.
Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs
JANUARY 12, 2025
This weeks blog has been written by Dr Siti Yuyun Rahayu Fitri, Associate professor in Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing at the Universitas Padjadjaran, Indonesia The survival rate of neonates, especially those treated in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs), has improved significantly. This aligns with WHO data indicating that neonatal deaths have decreased by 44% since 2000 1.
Traditions Health
JANUARY 12, 2025
Hospice care is an option for someone who has been diagnosed with a terminal illness and a life expectancy of six months or less. Its focus is to ease pain, enhance comfort, and help make the most of the remaining time with loved ones. Your family can arrange hospice care at a hospital, inpatient hospice facility, long-term care facility, or home. People often choose hospice at home because its a familiar, relaxed environment.
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Want to learn how to retain your caregivers & improve caregiver retention X3? The home care industry is experiencing turnover rates of over 80%. How are you ensuring your agency is retaining caregivers? This FREE eBook from Smartcare Software is packed with industry secrets needed to keep your caregivers happy, engaged, and retained, unlocking the full potential of your agency.
Hospice News
JANUARY 8, 2025
Six nonprofit hospice providers recently joined forces to form the Hawaii Palliative and Hospice Care Collaborative. The initiative is an effort to ensure sustainable access amid rising demand for end-of-life and serious illness care. The new collaborative includes Hawaii Care Choices, Hospice Maui, Kauai Hospice, Navian Hawaii, North Hawaii Hospice and St.
Minority Nurse
JANUARY 8, 2025
When you decided to apply to nursing school, a vision or purpose likely drove you. We generally don’t decide to pursue rigorous academic study on a whim. Those who choose nursing often have a special heart for serving others, and that spark can ignite our energy and push us to pursue our goals. If you’ve somehow lost touch with your vision of why you became a nurse , you may need to reconnect with that vision to feel that original spark in your heart again.
Bayshore Care Home
JANUARY 7, 2025
Start the New Year Stress-Free with Bayshore Home Care As the New Year begins, many of us set resolutions to simplify our lives and focus on what truly matters. For. The post Start the New Year Stress-Free with Bayshore Home Care first appeared on Bayshore Home Care.
Daily Nurse
JANUARY 10, 2025
A new study published in JAMA Network Open finds that geriatric nurse practitioners (NPs) helped expand the geriatric workforce and kept the combined geriatric physician and NP workforce on pace with the growth of the older population. It also exposes significant geographic disparities in geriatric healthcare, highlighting that nearly two-thirds of U.S. counties lack specialized geriatric healthcare professionals.
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Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is transforming healthcare by enabling providers to track patient health outside traditional clinical settings. This blog explores the role of technology in RPM, including wearable devices, mobile apps, and connected medical tools that collect and share real-time data. Discover how RPM expands care access, improves outcomes, enhances patient engagement, and reduces costs by shifting from reactive to proactive care.
Healthy Workforce Institute
JANUARY 8, 2025
2024 has been a year of transformation and growth, and at the heart of it all has been our shared commitment to creating a respectful and healthy work culture. As healthcare leaders, we tackled some serious challenges while still managing to make progress on creating healthier, happier workplaces. Throughout the year, weve been honored to share strategies, resources, and solutions with you whether through our podcast episodes or blog posts These resources have been just a few ways weve helped y
Hospice News
JANUARY 7, 2025
Ibogaine therapy is emerging as a potential alternative to opioid treatments among seriously ill patient populations seeking pain and symptom relief. But palliative care providers need a wider window into the laws that limit utilization. Ibogaine is a plant-derived psychoactive alkaloid drug with hallucinogenic properties. It is among the federally controlled psychedelic substances being explored in therapeutic- and medically-guided palliative care patient experiences.
Minority Nurse
JANUARY 6, 2025
Nurses face difficult situations at work, but when they become too much, a support group or union can help them advocate for fair workplace rights. Unions have existed since the early 1900s as a way for workers to enforce fair workplace practices. But unionizing can be tricky depending on where you live in the U.S. States like California, Washington State, and New York have laws that make collective bargaining easier, while other states, such as Texas, have laws that limit union activity.
Hospice Nurse Hero
JANUARY 9, 2025
Feeling Overwhelmed? Let’s simplify Your Schedule! I can’t tell you how many times hospice nurses reached out to me requesting help to get organized and manage their schedules. In this article, I’ll share 7 tips to help you set up hospice scheduling and visits that work for you and your patients. Managing hospice schedules and visits can feel like an endless puzzle , especially for new hospice nurses.
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Daily Nurse
JANUARY 8, 2025
Meet Sarah Wellsandt, MSN, RN, an exceptional assistant nurse manager at the University of Iowa Health Care campus’s Burn Treatment Center. She has recently been honored with the prestigious DAISY Nurse Educator Award for her unwavering commitment to empowering her team through education and collaboration. What began as a volunteer experience in a hospital sparked a profound transformation for Wellsandt.
The Caregiving Years Training Academy
JANUARY 9, 2025
“But I still have this feeling that I was a bad son, and it weighs down on all aspects of my life now. Ive become isolated in my guilt and grief. I dont know what I need to do to once again find joy.” A son wrote this to the Asking Eric columnist because he needed advice on how to manage his caregiving regrets since his father’s death.
Hospice News
JANUARY 13, 2025
New executives have stepped into c-suite and other roles at some of the nations largest hospice organizations as 2025 kicks off. Empath Healths First Chief Philanthropy Officer Empath Health has announced that Deborah Johnson will become its first chief philanthropy officer. Johnson will oversee the work of Empaths several foundations Suncoast Hospice Foundation, Tidewell Foundation, Hospice of Marion County Foundation and Trustbridge Hospice Foundation.
Accessible Home Health Care
JANUARY 6, 2025
Its a new year. Holiday celebrations have come to a close, and lifes routine is starting to return. For some, this transition from a lot of activity back to normalcy is easy, but for seniors who are struggling with seasonal affective disorder, this can be a challenging time. With the turn of the calendar, the winter season can bring new challenges to the light that many families are not prepared for.
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Explore essential topics in this ebook, including what constitutes PHI and how to identify it using 18 indicators. Gain insights into the importance of safeguarding PHI to protect patient privacy and learn about the severe consequences of HIPAA violations. Discover practical strategies for securely exchanging PHI within your healthcare organization, including assessing risks and implementing effective safeguards.
Adobe Hospice & Home Health
JANUARY 8, 2025
Glaucoma Awareness: Enhancing Care Through Home Health Services Glaucoma, often termed the “silent thief of sight,” is a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. Over 3 million Americans are currently living with glaucoma, yet only half are aware they have the condition (Glaucoma Research Foundation, 2023). Early detection and consistent management are vital to preserving The post Glaucoma and Home Health appeared first on Abode Hospice & Home Health.
Daily Nurse
JANUARY 7, 2025
In an era where healthcare access remains a pressing issue, correctional healthcare companies play a crucial role in ensuring that incarcerated individuals receive essential medical services. These companies bridge the gap between the healthcare system and the unique needs of the incarcerated population, addressing not only physical health issues but also mental health and substance abuse challenges.
The Caregiving Years Training Academy
JANUARY 12, 2025
I just cleaned and packed up clothes to donate which inspired me to create this weeks question we can ask ourselves as we begin our day: What can I donate today? Our donations can be life-changing. One of my coaching clients recently received a donation from a fellow family caregiver: Two pieces of equipment, including an expensive electric wheelchair, that she needed but couldnt purchase.
Hospice News
JANUARY 9, 2025
Hospice providers across the country have recently launched new inpatient facilities as 2025 unfolds. The new year may also bring closures of certain hospice programs. VITAS Opens 2 New Locations VITAS Healthcare on Wednesday announced the opening of its new inpatient hospice unit in Fort Worth, Texas. The news follows the hospice providers recent launch of a hospital-based unit in Florida.
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Explore the risks posed by non-compliant consumer apps like Instagram and WhatsApp in healthcare settings. Learn about potential HIPAA penalties and use a self-evaluation flowchart to determine your organization's need for HIPAA-compliant messaging. Discover straightforward steps to implement secure communication solutions efficiently, ensuring compliance and protecting patient data effectively.
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