Hospice News
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
This means they can be limited in providing end-of-life care support with things such as changing sheets or diapers, bathing or moving the dying person, he stated. Incarcerated hospice caregivers must abide by certain rules and processes when it comes to providing others with assistance, depending on the prison, Garlock explained.
GeriPal
JUNE 16, 2022
Alex: Today we are delighted to welcome Chrissy Kistler, who is a geriatrician researcher in the Department of Family Medicine and Vision of Geriatrics at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Scott: The listeners are probably well aware that urinary incontinence is one of the kind of classic geriatric syndrome.
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GeriPal
JUNE 27, 2024
Alex Smith 10:59 As Alex was talking, it reminded me of a concept that may be familiar to our geriatrics listeners about disability and ableism. 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.
Home Sweet Home In-Home Care
MAY 11, 2022
Most of us would resist if we were told that someone was coming over to give us a bath. An older adult with dementia can benefit from the socialization provided by someone other than yourself, while you gain the benefit of a much-needed break – ultimately allowing you to provide better care to the older adult when you return.
GeriPal
OCTOBER 27, 2022
She’s an epidemiologist and assistant professor of medicine in the UCSF Division of Geriatrics. Alex Smith: And we’re delighted to welcome back James Deardorff, who is a geriatrician and research fellow in the UCSF Division of Geriatrics. Welcome to the GeriPal podcast, Alex. Alex Lee: Thank you. Happy to be here.
Caregiver Support Services
APRIL 10, 2024
Reflect on tasks that you are comfortable doing—such as providing food or administering medicine—versus those that might require professional skills—like monitoring vitals, bathing, and catering to complex health conditions. They play a key role in coordinating patient care and may specialize in areas like geriatrics or palliative care.
Comfort Home Care
JANUARY 6, 2023
Along with providing companionship and emotional support, In-home caregivers can help seniors complete their everyday tasks – bathing, dressing, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and personal care needs. Hiring an in-home caregiver allows them to stay in their familiar surroundings.
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