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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. A calm, private environment, with a trusted family member present, can help the person feel more secure and supported. The timing and setting matter.

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Finding your PAC

Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder

However, after watching a group of tiny 7-year-olds wake before the sun with smiles, joyfully clean stalls, bathe their ponies, and ride with pride, I was changing my tune to, “Girl, your horse friends are solid people.”. Their constant support for each other: “We don’t care who wins. Bathe, shovel, graze your horse, anything at all?”

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Impact of Section GG, ANAs and Social Risk Factors (SRFs) on PAC outcomes

Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder

The specificity and care taken to create these lists must mean that without them, the kids are all sure to fail! To resolve this issue, the TEP was presented with multiple options including. The panelists expressed support of both the conceptual model presented and for further analysis. of 6) of 1.5″

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How to Fix the Nursing Shortage and Address Burnout: Veteran Nurse Leader Has the Answers

Daily Nurse

We need to understand most nurses in acute care and long-term care settings now are novice nurses or nurses who have only been in the profession for a few years. In a team model, the nurses oversee the care by unlicensed assistive personnel. But we have to do that to care for our patients appropriately.

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Common Questions About Hospice Care

Traditions Health

This type of care enables a patient to live their last days with dignity, support, grace, and with as much purpose as possible. Hospice care can be provided wherever a person resides. This may include a personal residence or a long-term care facility.

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Professional Boundaries in Nursing: Are You Crossing the Line?

Hospice Nurse Hero

To begin, as a nurse, you are in a position of power and authority when you provide care. For instance, you may need to touch, feed, or even bathe a patient. When those under your care are fragile both physically and emotionally, it’s critical to maintain professionalism. Warning Signs of Professional Boundary Crossing.

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Ep.17: How Home Care Agencies Can Reduce Hospital Readmissions

Home Care Pulse

I really feel that home care, non-medical home care is a linchpin to success for many models that are being explored currently by payers. And Laura dropped so many nuggets during that little presentation piece right there. I think that that is often overlooked, especially in our industry with our caregivers.