AT Home Care & Hospice

JANUARY 2, 2024

By: Matt Kovalchick, PT Introduction: Bath safety is a critical issue in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) and Assisted Living Facilities (ALF), where residents often face mobility or balance challenges. These limitations can unfortunately lead to falls and other incidents during what should be a private and dignified experience.

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Adobe Hospice & Home Health

JANUARY 2, 2024

By: Matt Kovalchick, PT Introduction: Bath safety is a critical issue in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) and Assisted Living Facilities (ALF), where residents often face mobility or balance challenges. These limitations can unfortunately lead to falls and other incidents during what should be a private and dignified experience.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

While hospice and home health M&A continue to burgeon, non-medical home care is starting to slip out from under their shadows. Deal volume for non-medical home care companies outstripped that for hospice or home health during the first half of the year. Hospice market to stay mighty. Case in point, Mt.

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Hospice News

AUGUST 4, 2023

Alaska-based Bartlett Regional Hospital recently received approval from legislators to relaunch hospice and home health services nearly a year after a local provider shut down. Bartlett Regional Hospital in January began the process of taking over HHCJ’s hospice and home health patients to fill care delivery gaps in southeast Alaska.

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

In hospice, clinicians in the field have the closest relationships with patients and families, giving them direct insight into their needs and the challenge of providing care when many operators are understaffed. Akunesokwu (Neso) Obiora entered the palliative care field nearly 20 years ago as a hospice aide.

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Traditions Health

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Some consider hospice aides, who make it their life’s work to care for people who are dying, a rare breed. Yet most hospice aides will tell you it’s a calling — one they’re honored to answer. The role of hospice aides includes helping with bathing, grooming, and dressing, changing and cleaning bedding, and preparing some meals.

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Traditions Health

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

But it’s also challenging to manage all the ways you need to meet their needs, from bathing, dressing, and feeding them to managing their medications, and doctors’ appointments. Hospice services also provide professional caregivers with short-term respite care so you can take a break. That’s why caregiver burnout is very common.

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 9, 2024

This article is based on a virtual discussion with Kathleen Benton, President and CEO of Hospice Savannah. Hospice News: I’m now pleased to introduce our speaker. Dr. Kathleen Benton is the CEO at Hospice Savannah. This article is sponsored by CareXM. This discussion took place on October 3rd, 2024.

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Hospice News

MAY 8, 2024

The duties of family-member caregivers may include transportation, bill paying, dressing, bathing, and other activities of daily living, in addition to medical assistance such as medication administration. This lack of recognition has led to a lack of support,” Steven Lee, co-founder and CEO of ianacare, told Hospice News.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Torrie Fields, strategic advisor at C-TAC, spoke with Hospice News about the biggest takeaways of these discussions and what’s on the horizon for palliative care payment. The talk with CMMI was just the “tip of the iceberg” on sustainable support for palliative care, Fields told Hospice News.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 24, 2023

ProMedica Shutters Two Home Health Locations ProMedica is shuttering two home health and hospice programs in Ohio and Michigan. ProMedica began divesting its home health and hospice services earlier this year with the sale of Heartland Hospice and other assets to Gentiva. The closures will take effect in November.

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Hospice 101

JUNE 19, 2020

Hospice CNAs (who are known in the hospice world as HHAs or Home Health Aides) are incredibly special individuals and members of the hospice team who provide gentle, compassionate, end-of-life cares for hospice patients. This week, in the field of Hospice, we honor and celebrate our amazing Hospice CNAs (HHAs)!

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Shining Light Hospice

APRIL 8, 2022

Hospice is designed to provide medical, social, and spiritual care for the terminally ill patient with the goal of keeping the patient as symptom free as possible throughout the end of their journey. What Are The Similarities of Hospice and Home Health? Hospice is indicated for end of life care for patients with a terminal illness.

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Traditions Health

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Some of the tasks caregivers typically perform include: Attending doctor’s appointments and serving as their loved one’s advocate Making trips to the grocery store and pharmacy, and running other errands Providing help with bathing, dressing, and grooming Spending time with their loved ones and providing emotional support Caregivers also often perform (..)

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Seasons Hospice

JANUARY 31, 2025

For joint pain and stiffness, the palliative care team may suggest using heating pads or hot baths, along with physical therapy exercises to improve flexibility and mobility. The post The Role of Palliative Care in Managing Chronic Illness During Winter first appeared on Seasons Hospice OK | End of Life Care | Tulsa, OK.

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Traditions Health

OCTOBER 13, 2024

If that happens, you may talk with your doctor about the choice to stop treatment, and whether hospice care is the right option for you. In observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, here we consider the experience of hospice and breast cancer. What is hospice care? To get hospice care, you must stop breast cancer treatment.

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Traditions Health

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

This review discusses when hospice care for ALS is recommended and when a patient with ALS is eligible for hospice. When Is An ALS Patient Eligible For Hospice Care? The following is an overview of what signs indicate a patient with ALS is ready and eligible for hospice care. What Are The Goals Of Hospice Care for ALS?

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GeriPal

JUNE 16, 2022

We got a call tonight, I’m on call, nurse says one of my nursing home hospice patients started to have some foul smelling urine. Chrissy: Hospice? I want you to monitor their blood pressure and their vitals, Q shift…” Which maybe we don’t normally do for our hospice patients. Eric: Yeah. Chrissy: Sure.

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Traditions Health

APRIL 22, 2024

The Traditions Health hospice volunteer coordinator oversees 13 volunteers at two agencies in Georgia — one in Lawrenceville and one in Roswell. A vital role in hospice care She’s worked as a volunteer coordinator for more than six years, but before that, was a hospice nurse for 23 years. Our volunteers help fill that need.”

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Shining Light Hospice

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Let’s explore how hospice services can help your loved one. What Is Hospice? Hospice care is a service that can be provided to terminally ill patients who elect to have comfort care only at the end of life. The physician will oversee all care while on hospice. Hospice team members travel to the patient.

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Hospice Nurse Hero

JANUARY 26, 2022

Hospice documentation is tedious and time-consuming. I’ve outlined simple tips to help you master the fundamentals of hospice documentation. Why Hospice Documentation Matters. First, like all nurses, hospice nurses are required to document ALL patient care. Common Barriers to Hospice Documentation.

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AlayaCare

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Right, so it’s going to be a lot easier to have self-driving Uber cars than robots that can give baths. This webinar was focused on home-based care growth plans and what strategies are best for home care organizations to gain financial health and continue to grow and be successful in the industry. Missed the webinar? No worries!

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AlayaCare

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Webinar Panelists: Tony Ott – Market Leader US Home Health & Hospice, AlayaCare. Right, so it’s going to be a lot easier to have self-driving Uber cars than robots that can give baths. Missed the webinar? No worries! Read the key findings and quotes below and get access to featured clips. Andrew Donlin – Moderator, HHCN. #1

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1-800-HOSPICE

JANUARY 18, 2022

Hospice Supports Families as Well as Patients. Fortunately, as America has begun going home to die with higher quality of life at ever increasing rates, the hospice industry has also grown to support that. In 1984, there were only 31 Medicare-certified home hospice agencies. Caregiver Education in Hospice.

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Traditions Health

OCTOBER 16, 2023

COPD is not curable, so while it’s possible to manage the disease and enjoy life for many years after diagnosis, hospice care services may become necessary someday. Does Your Loved One Need Hospice Care? Hospice care is typically offered to patients when they have six months or less to live. What is COPD?

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Hope Hospice

JANUARY 15, 2021

Hope Hospice is using animatronic pets to help lessen the impact that pandemic-related isolation has had on its patients. With a generous donation from NorCal Minis car club , Hope Hospice was able to purchase 20 Joy For All Companion Pet cats to start. Hope Hospice began distributing the cats to its dementia patients in December.

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Hope Hospice

MARCH 22, 2023

A person who is agitated may ignore someone who is speaking to them, grunt or have other verbal outbursts, refuse to eat, or resist regular tasks like bathing. People who are experiencing cognitive decline may exhibit agitation at times, more so as the underlying disease advances.

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Seasons Hospice

JULY 15, 2022

Every Level Of Hospice Care Is Important. Hospice care is a type of health care that focuses on providing comfort and support to people who are terminally ill. Hospices typically offer a wide range of services, including pain management, emotional support, and spiritual counseling. What Is The Goal Of Hospice Care.

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Seasons Hospice

AUGUST 21, 2022

Is There A Right Time To Consider Hospice Care? However, there are some general guidelines that can help you determine if hospice care may be the best option for your loved one. If your loved one has been diagnosed with a terminal illness and has a life expectancy of six months or less, hospice care may be an appropriate choice.

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Home Care Pulse

DECEMBER 28, 2022

It lays the important communication foundation that caregivers need to assist these individuals and their families with current care techniques, such as dressing, eating, bathing, grooming, toileting, behavior management and more.” . To learn more about HCP’s 2-hour ADRD course, visit: [link].

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Hearts for Hospice & Home Health

JANUARY 6, 2021

Jean, FNP Due to its busy nature, providers in the Emergency Room (ER) may not immediately identify patients for hospice care. Approaching patients or family members about hospice can also be challenging-especially if they have specific questions. What is hospice? Hospice is for patients who are at the end of life.

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Traditions Health

JANUARY 23, 2023

Common Questions About Hospice Care Coming to terms that a loved one may require hospice care to manage symptoms and provide social and psychological support at the end of their life can be difficult. Below are common questions you should ask to determine whether hospice care is the appropriate fit for your loved one.

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Traditions Health

JANUARY 16, 2023

The Difference Between Palliative Care & Hospice Care If you have a loved one who is living with a chronic or debilitating illness, you have probably heard of ‘palliative care’ and ‘hospice care’ and may have simply assumed they were the same. Hospice Care: What Is It?

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Hope Hospice

JANUARY 20, 2021

DUBLIN, CA – Hope Hospice is using animatronic pets to help lessen the impact that pandemic-related isolation has had on its patients. With a generous donation from NorCal Minis car club , Hope Hospice was able to purchase 20 Joy For All Companion Pet cats to start. Hope Hospice Media Contact: Kendra Strey. About Hope Hospice.

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Hope Hospice

MARCH 22, 2023

It can be hard to enjoy free time when laundry and mail is begging for attention, there’s grocery shopping to be done, the dog needs bathing, and kids’ school projects need supervision. Hope Hospice has a group specifically for family caregivers of loved ones with dementia.

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Hospice Nurse Hero

AUGUST 21, 2022

Sometimes hospice patients live longer than six months. When this happens, you’ll want to use these tips to document the hospice recertification with ease. If you’ve worked long enough as a hospice nurse, then there’s a good chance you’ve had to chart a patient’s hospice recertification. How Hospice Benefit Periods Work.

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Seasons Hospice

JANUARY 16, 2023

Hospice May Seem Hopeless. Hospice care can be a difficult subject to think about. This can make the thought of hospice care depressing for those facing the prospect of utilizing this type of healthcare service. It is important to remember that hospice care does not have to mean defeat or surrender in the face of illness.

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