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VNS Health Expands Hospice Education for Underserved Asian Americans

Hospice News

Bilingual staff at the centers host community engagement activities and hold seminars explaining the nature of hospice. This means patients and families are often unaware that end-of-life care can be delivered in the home by their family members or other caregivers, Lin explained. There’s just so much we can do together for them.”

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Discrimination Fears Deter LGBTQ+ Patients From Advance Care Planning

Hospice News

Cultivating understanding of patients’ life experiences and developing effective communication skills can be a life-long learning process, rather than a status one achieves by taking a class or seminar. All staff have ongoing training and workshops around cultural awareness and humility,” Bleiberg Hospice News.

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Care Dimensions CEO: New Hospice Clinicians Seek Mentorship

Hospice News

It really came out of the need for education around end of life and serious illness and just caregiver support. It was very much centered around Massachusetts, but we now have people in other parts of the country attending webinars, seminars and teaching programs. A few years ago Care Dimensions launched a Learning Institute.

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Aging Unbound: All About Older Americans Month

Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

Whether you are a caregiver , a family member, or a senior yourself, there are numerous ways to get involved and make a difference during this special month. Attend seminars, webinars, or conferences focused on topics such as caregiving, health management, and senior housing options.

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A Human Rights based approach to Palliative Care: Towards Solutions for Public Health Palliative Care

EAPC (European Association of Palliative Care)

The theme of the seminar ‘A Human Rights based approach to Palliative Care: Towards Solutions for Public Health Palliative Care’ is highly relevant as 2023 marks 75 years since the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights was proclaimed by the United Nationals General Assembly in Paris on 10 December 1948.

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Attention Nurses: It’s Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace!

Daily Nurse

As frontline caregivers, you know better than anyone how crucial mental health is—not just for patients but for yourselves, your colleagues, and the entire healthcare system. It can be as simple as hosting lunch-and-learns, awareness roundtables, or virtual seminars. Why schedule flexibility is so important to nurses?

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Adaptive Strategies for Aging at Home

Home With Help

Additionally, professional caregivers can provide companionship and monitor health conditions, ensuring that seniors receive the necessary support while remaining in their homes. Workshops, seminars, and online resources are excellent ways to disseminate this knowledge, promoting a proactive approach to aging at home.

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