1-800-HOSPICE

JANUARY 18, 2022

More and more people are choosing to die at home. However, by 2017, home surpassed hospitals, nursing homes, and every other place as the most common place of death. Family members describe this caregiver role as fulfilling, rewarding, and an important part of the process. Caregiver Education in Hospice.

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Seasons Hospice

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

As our parents age, many of us find ourselves in the role of caregiver. In this blog post, we will explore strategies for maintaining a balance between caregiving duties and personal needs, ensuring that both you and your aging parents receive the care and attention you deserve.

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Seasons Hospice

JULY 15, 2022

In addition to pain management, hospice care teams also provide other types of physical support, such as help with basic activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and eating. Home health aide services to provide more hands-on assistance with personal care tasks, as well as light housekeeping and errand running.

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Traditions Health

AUGUST 21, 2023

Home health care Home health care provides the support needed to help you get and stay healthy. If you’re eligible, Medicare, Veteran Affairs, or private insurance covers home health care services. Educational resources Your home health care provider can help you and your caregiver learn how to manage your condition.

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Traditions Health

JANUARY 16, 2023

While palliative care can be offered in the home, palliative care is commonly offered as a part of a comprehensive care program, alongside medical care, in an extended healthcare facility or nursing home. Keep in mind that while all hospice care is considered palliative, not all palliative care is considered hospice.

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Hospice Nurse Hero

JANUARY 26, 2022

Attitude about documenting in front of the patient Short staffing Unclear understanding of hospice rules/regulations Lack of nursing experience (new to hospice) Inappropriate assignments (new nurse with complex patients) Travel time (rural vs nursing home vs inpatient) Too many patients. Hospice Charting Fundamentals.

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Hospice Nurse Hero

MARCH 2, 2022

So, when the survey asks about pain control, the “caregiver” is the one answering the question. Hopefully, you can see how important it is for you to communicate with the caregiver. Ask the caregiver if they feel their loved one’s pain has been was controlled. This is a great way to get everyone involved.

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Hospice Nurse Hero

JANUARY 30, 2024

Managing Your Time in Facilities Hospice nurses must take care to manage their time in the nursing home. Make sure you are familiar with the nursing home codes and staff. Visit during meals and at bath time. Additionally, you want to know who to give report to at the end of your shift. With your own eyes!!

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Shining Light Hospice

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Unfortunately, it will also interfere with the ability to perform activities of daily living such as eating, toileting, and bathing. To keep them safe, they will need a full-time caregiver. The hospice team may consist of an attending physician, an RN case manager, a home health aide, a chaplain, and a social worker.

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GeriPal

JULY 25, 2024

Next, we talk with James Deardorff about whether we can accurately predict nursing home level of care in community-dwelling older adults with dementia. Alex 16:46 On time to nursing, needing nursing home level of care. That just leads to issues that can make home care very difficult for these individuals.

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GeriPal

JULY 6, 2023

It was designed to really balance what Medicaid at the time was to provide nursing homes and Medicare is obviously health insurance. Equally as important, is if you wind up in an ED or being hospitalized or wind up in rehab, eventually you’re going to be discharged back home. And it starts with this quote from a caregiver.

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The Nurse Break

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Your resume should also highlight any relevant work experience, whether it’s in a nursing role or not. If you have any other professional experience that’s relevant to nursing, such as customer service or caregiving, be sure to mention it. One way is to look for entry-level positions that do not require experience.

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