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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 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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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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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.

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Transitioning to Supported Care

Home With Help

Understanding how to maneuver around this difficult discussion can be challenging for all parties involved: the elderly, the family members, and the caretakers. Caretakers play a vital role in creating a safe space for open dialogue. The well-being of the loved ones will then symbiotically enhance the well-being of the caretaker.

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Respite Care Provides Critical Support to Rockville Family Caregivers

Comfort Home Care

For those who give their time and energy caring for a sick, aging, or disabled family member, this can be highly rewarding — but it can also be tough in some situations. At Comfort Home Care, we’re proud to provide the best in-home respite care services to clients throughout Rockville.

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April Heroes of the Month

Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

You can tell how much they care about what they do. We will always consider all Freedom Home Care staff members as heroes, but this month we are highlighting Sam and Nicole! Nicole has been working with Freedom Home Care for four years and has learned so much from this experience. Visit Freedom Home Care.