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Some Families May Not Access Hospice Without Caregiver Support

Hospice News

The program includes training in medical caregiving aspects such as oxygen application, tube feeding, tracheostomy care and nonmedical needs such meal preparation, bathing, housekeeping and incontinence care. Among the participants in this new program is Aveanna Healthcare Holdings, Inc. NASDAQ: AVAH).

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Pleasantly confused: Finding the balance in dementia care

Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder

While this story is a lighthearted example, it highlights a deeper issue faced by caregivers and healthcare professionals working with individuals with dementia: the delicate balance between respecting a persons emotional state and ensuring their safety and well-being. More like “awesomely clueless,” I thought.

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Hospitals Introducing Teens To Healthcare Career Opportunities

Diversity Nursing

Hospitals are hiring or accepting volunteer teens and young adults as a long-term strategy to help combat shortages in the healthcare industry. Research shows, exposure to various healthcare fields is crucial to the development of career interests for adolescents and young adults. There’s a job for you in healthcare.”.

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Understand and Alleviate Anxiety in Older Adults

American In-Home Care

Misdiagnosis: Healthcare providers may misattribute anxiety symptoms to other medical conditions or side effects of medications, overlooking the underlying disorder. In-home care providers can assist with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, and meal preparation, allowing older adults to focus on their well-being rather than their limitations.

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Hospice M&A Going Strong, But Non-Medical Home Care a Rising Star

Hospice News

Even if an individual’s medical needs are addressed, difficulties with everyday tasks like bathing or preparing meals could still lead them to a skilled nursing facility or other high-acuity setting. For starters, it adds another layer to the suite of services designed to help seniors age in place.

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Home Healthcare Services Aren’t Just for the Elderly

Interim HealthCare Inc.

What comes to mind when you think of home healthcare? Is it an elderly person sitting in a wheelchair while someone feeds and bathes them? If that’s where your mind went, you’re not alone.

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Understanding Caregiver Burnout: Signs, Symptoms and Prevention Tips

Community Home Health Care

How Community Home Healthcare Can Help Caring for a loved one shouldnt mean sacrificing your own well-being. Community Home Healthcare offers a range of services that can ease the burden of caregiving, including: Respite Care: Giving family caregivers much-needed breaks while ensuring their loved one receives quality care.