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Startup The Wound Company on the Hunt for Hospice Partnerships

Hospice News

And yet these patients are suffering from wounds that are odorous, with uncontrolled drainage, there’s extreme pain during and between dressing changes that really affect the patient’s experience at the end of life and affects the caretakers.” That is a standalone business segment for us that we are focused on commercially.

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How Hospices Can Improve Health Equity for Rural-Based LGBTQ+ Seniors

Hospice News

This isolation can be compounded for LGBTQ+ seniors with terminal and serious illnesses, according to Dr. Jennifer Ritzau, vice president of medical staff services at HopeHealth, a Rhode Island-based hospice, palliative and home care provider. She also serves as medical director of palliative care at the nonprofit organization. “I

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How Health Literacy, Education Influences a Patients’ Hospice Experience

Hospice News

This according to Yelena Zatulovsky, vice-president of patient experience for AccentCare, who met with Hospice News at the Home Care 100 Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona. The company operates more than 250 locations in 31 states and the District of Columbia, caring for roughly 200,000 patients and families annually.

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What Is Hospice Routine Home Care?

Melodia Hospice

Routine home care includes hospice care that is given at home. Hospice care prioritizes comfort and symptom relief over health. Caretakers seeking routine home hospice care for a loved one should contact Melodia Hospice Care. Read More » The post What Is Hospice Routine Home Care?

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Hydrate This Summer with Fruit Infused Water

Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

Anyone can make fruit infused water, whether it’s yourself or a caretaker. The post Hydrate This Summer with Fruit Infused Water appeared first on Freedom Home Care. It’s also good for children, parents, and elderly people.

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What to Know Before Getting Your Booster Shot

Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

If this is not an option ask a certified caregiver or whoever helps you with your care. Often facilities or organizations, such as Freedom Home Care, will have organized vaccination days or events. If you have personalized elder care, then you can have the booster scheduled or administered by a caretaker.

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The Pros of Home Health Care Over Assisted Living

Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

When it’s Time to Address Greater Care for Loved Ones. How best to care for older adults becomes an increasingly pressing question for loved ones and caretakers. Whether health care is needed because an elder is recovering from injury or dealing with the aging process the desire to stay at home is almost universal.