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Five kids, one nursing home and a deck of cards

Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder

The opinions expressed in McKnights Long-Term Care News guest submissions are the authors and are not necessarily those of McKnights Long-Term Care News or its editors. For further inquiries, she can be contacted at rkinder@broadriverrehab.com. Have a column idea? See our submission guidelines here.

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Palliative Care vs. Hospice Care: Understanding the Key Differences

Seasons Hospice

Two terms that often arise in these conversations are palliative care and hospice care. In this months blog post, well break down the key differences between palliative care and hospice care, explore how they are delivered, who can benefit from them, and when each type of care is appropriate.

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Parting thoughts, and a pricey problem

The World According to Dr. El

Over the years, I’ve used the column to explain what psychologists do in long-term care and what they could do if given the chance. If there’s one thing I’ve learned from sitting by the bedsides of elders in the nursing home, it’s that life goes faster than we think it will, and I have other mountains to climb.

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A conversation about mental health in LTC

The World According to Dr. El

We spoke about the experiences that inform my thinking about long-term care, and we addressed topics such as the disconnect between mental and physical health, the moral injury and staff burnout exacerbated by the pandemic, and ways of better supporting staff, families and facilities in their efforts to provide quality care.

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Preparing for a Secure Retirement as a Minority Nurse

Minority Nurse

Positions such as nurse anesthetist , neonatal nurse practitioner, and psychiatric nurse practitioner offer significantly higher salaries, which can increase retirement contributions and potentially lead to early retirement.

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Empowering Caregivers: Resources and Support Systems for Those Providing Care for a Loved One

Caregiver Support Services

This blog shares the importance of caregiving and resources to help caregivers thrive while taking care of their well-being. At some point, nursing homes will have to be considered. As rewarding as the journey can be, it is equally fraught with challenges that leave a caregiver isolated and overwhelmed.

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Avoiding the Pitfalls of Involuntary Nursing Home Discharges/Transfers in Missouri

Healthcare Law Insights blog

Many long-term care residents live in Missouri nursing homes for years. In certain cases, nursing homes may discharge or transfer a resident even if the resident does not consent to the discharge or transfer – this is known as an “involuntary discharge” or an “involuntary transfer.”