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Anxiety in Late Life and Serious Illness: A Podcast with Alex Gamble and Brianna Williamson

GeriPal

I remember you brought up something called the bathe technique. So the bathe method was sort of a purported. I was introduced to Bathe by another Bay Area palliative care, Alex. And so bathe is an acronym. And then we have Alex Sablesmith, and this is his bathe method. Alex Gamble 18:33 Yeah, absolutely.

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The Benefits of Reminiscence Therapy for Dementia

Home Sweet Home In-Home Care

If the activity invokes anxiety, close the book and move on to something else. Smelling familiar, enjoyable scents, which could have meaning for the person: freshly mowed grass, flowers that grew around their family home as a child, a specific brand of shampoo, bubble bath, or soap they used to bathe the kids when they were little, etc.

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Heartwarming Holiday Gifts Nurses Will Love

Daily Nurse

Although gift baskets are highly customizable, some staples include bath salts and bombs, candles, fragrances, etc. One of our favorite gift suggestions for nurses is an event voucher from sites like Groupon or even booking something directly on a business’s site.

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Not Yet Ready for Cataract Surgery? Try These Tips

Chicago Caregiving

Reduce glare by positioning lights directly behind you, pointed on the task (such as on the book you’re reading). For the first two weeks, people shouldn’t wear eye makeup and should also avoid swimming, baths, and hot tubs. Use magnifying lenses to read or work.

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Are You Caring for Your Nurse’s Brain? 

Minority Nurse

Nutrition: Nurses are well-versed in biology and understand that brain health depends on the brain’s hungry cells being bathed with nutritional goodness. You can also read books that interest you, listen to music, take part in brain-stimulating activities like hobbies, and make sure you’re doing things that are cognitively engaging.

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HSPN Staffing Summit: Leveraging Technology for Person-Centered Care

Hospice News

Her first publication, a children’s book entitled Daniel’s World: A Book About Children with Disabilities , is the closest to her heart. You’re running late and the only control that family members had all day long to help to get that good bath. Wedding cake is one of his favorite things in the world.

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Nurses Holiday Survival Guide

Diversity Nursing

Set time aside to recharge before, during, and after your shift by taking a short walk, a bubble bath, or reading a good book. It is important to prioritize your mental health, especially during the holiday season. Prioritizing your mental health while working the holidays will set you up to enjoy celebrations in your personal life.

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