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Preventing Adverse Drug Events in Hospice Care

Hospice News

Documentation errors and a fragmented health system pose the greatest risks for adverse drug events among hospices. Another key to reducing adverse events is increasing education around medication management at the end of life, McPherson stated. Nearly half (45.7%) of these patients had more than one adverse drug event.

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Hospices Ramping Up Caregiver Support

Hospice News

Hospice providers have made recent moves to boost family caregiver support as access to respite care and other resources lags. The company recently launched a new support group for adult caregivers of oncology patients. This is a main reason that NVNA and Hospice began offering the caregiver group, he stated.

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What Event Can I Attend?

The Caregiving Years Training Academy

Last fall, after my father died, I had the opportunity to attend in-person events again. It was fabulous to show up at events that attracted individuals passionate about the same topics as I. The conversations and relationships I developed by attending these events have become opportunities for collaboration.

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How Hospice, Behavioral Health Can Team Up for Caregiver Support

Hospice News

Forging stronger interdisciplinary relationships with behavioral health experts could help hospice providers ease caregiver burdens that can impact quality of end-of-life care. A growing aging population is putting pressure on today’s family caregivers with competing priorities. Photo by Merz Photography.

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Caregiving Listener Project on Feb. 22

The Caregiving Years Training Academy

Connect with a Listening Artist on February 22 to tell a story during our Caregiving Listener Project. You also can give back by volunteering to become a Listening Artist to support a Caregiving Story Teller. And, then, he told me about another caregiving situation in his family: His parents care for his sister.

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What’s Your Caregiving Impact?

The Caregiving Years Training Academy

When a personal caregiving experience ends, you may wonder: How can I make a difference to make the experience easier for family caregivers? You are just the one to make a caregiving impact. Family caregivers need a local resource who can guide them, support them and encourage them. CCC Reception follows the event.

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Tell Us Your Caregiving Stats

The Caregiving Years Training Academy

Data can tell the story of our caregiving day which is why we want to capture your caregiving stats. We’re also creating awareness of the family caregiver experience during National Family Caregivers Month, which happens in November. We’d love to gather your data about your caregiving experience.