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Black/African American Caregivers of Older Adults Living with Dementia: Fayron Epps and Karen Moss

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Summary Transcript Summary The proportion of people living with dementia who identify as Black/African Americans is on the rise , and so too are the proportion of caregivers who identify as Black/African American. Why a focus on Black/African American caregivers and people with dementia? We talk in particular about: Terminology.

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Making every word count: The role of AAC in LTC

Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder

In the long-term care (LTC) setting, AAC offers a transformative approach, enabling residents to connect with their environment, caregivers and loved ones while maintaining dignity and autonomy. Consider the case of a resident recovering from a traumatic brain injury and temporarily reliant on a ventilator.

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The Case for Palliative Care in the ICU

Hospice News

Palliative care benefits families and caregivers of patients because of all these repeated discussions about patient values and goals,” said Ouchi. “By The communication facilitated by palliative care helps decision-makers understand the gravity of the situation and the future implications of their care choices.

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How to Prevent Flu and Cold in Hospice Patients

Seasons Hospice

By implementing proactive strategies, caregivers and families can help reduce the risk of infection and ensure a safer, healthier environment for their loved ones. Close contact with caregivers and visitors: The risk of virus transmission increases when multiple people are involved in the patients care.

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Done Right, Advance Care Planning Can Reduce High-Acuity Utilization

Hospice News

Those were a group of outcomes that we looked at that included mechanical ventilation, hospital admissions within the last 30 days of life, intensive care unit admissions, receiving cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and chemotherapy within the last two weeks of life. So these are generally seen as treatments that are futile.

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PC Trials at State of Science: Tom LeBlanc, Kate Courtright, & Corita Grudzen

GeriPal

And that helped them focus on that instead of, say, the blood pressure, the vasopressors or the ventilator settings that day. And then they had to be receiving 48 hours of continuous mechanical ventilation at a minimum and be an adult. Eric: Well, let’s talk about caregivers. Eric: And how did you do that? Eric: Okay.

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Tips for Taking Care of a Confined Older Adult at Home

Caregiver Support Services

The room should be well-ventilated and at a comfortable temperature, typically between 68 and 74 degrees Fahrenheit. The post Tips for Taking Care of a Confined Older Adult at Home appeared first on Caregiver Support Services. Keep essentials like water, tissues, and remote controls within easy reach to avoid unnecessary discomfort.

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