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Pleasantly confused: Finding the balance in dementia care

Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder

Occupational therapy Occupational therapists focus on improving the persons ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs), such as dressing, cooking and bathing. Speech therapists also help manage swallowing or feeding issues to prevent complications like aspiration.

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Payers to CMMI: We Need a Standardized Definition for Palliative Care

Hospice News

This is somebody who can help with being the eyes and ears in the home — delivering activities of daily living, supporting people who are really unable to do basic things like bathing, dressing or feeding. How did the discussions that CTAC facilitated proceed? Payers hear less often from the plans.

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HSPN Staffing Summit: Leveraging Technology for Person-Centered Care

Hospice News

Daniel eventually passed away about eight years ago, but not before he was placed on that trach and peritoneal dialysis and feeding tube and many other interventions and, all the while, not really focusing on what he wanted as a good quality of life. We just moved on to the next thing without a serious discussion about wishes.

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Care Across the Health Care Continuum: Communication and Education are the Keys to Success

Home Care Pulse

She could no longer feed herself, much less cook, and was dependent on others for everything. Alice has stated that she is unsure about a feeding tube but is certain she does not want a ventilator or other assistive breathing device. Within a year, she could only walk a few steps with help and mostly relied on a scooter. Tips for you!

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What You Need to Know About Parkinson’s and In-Home Care

Comfort Home Care

In this article, we share vital information about Parkinson’s Disease, the role in-home care can have in managing its challenges, and the qualities to seek in an in-home care provider. Eating, bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility, and toileting are crucial for maintaining health and independence.

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Caring for Someone with ALS

Traditions Health

Eventually, all the muscles that a person can control are affected, forcing the person to use a ventilator and/or feeding tube. From daily living activities such as shopping, cooking, and cleaning, to more demanding activities such as bathing or feeding, caring for an ALS patient can take a toll.

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The Secret is Out: Hospice Recertification Made Easy!

Hospice Nurse Hero

Please read full disclosure for more information. You’re like the detective gathering all the clues ( information ) from the past several months to support changes in the patient’s condition. You can also use the information from your admission and previous interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings to help you document.

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