Hospice News

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Residential Hospice has acquired Illinois-based Safe Haven Hospice from the senior living provider Christian Horizons for an undisclosed sum. The transaction expands Residential’s presence in four Illinois counties. The company is a division of Graham Healthcare Group, a subsidiary of Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC). “With the addition of Safe Haven Hospice, we are poised for expansion throughout Central Illinois as we continue our mission of making hospice care more accessible to our

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Daily Nurse

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Healthcare professionals work tirelessly to provide care and support for their patients, often at the expense of their physical and mental well-being. It’s no secret that healthcare workers face high levels of stress, long hours, and emotionally charged situations daily. However, healthcare organizations must prioritize their employees’ mental health and wellness , not only for their well-being but also for the quality of care they provide to their patients.

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NHPCO

DECEMBER 19, 2023

For Immediate Release December 19, 2023 President Carter Honored as the First-Ever Recipient of the Courageous Conversations Award (Alexandria, VA) – The Hospice Action Network (HAN), the advocacy affiliate group of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO), is pleased to announce its 2023 Hospice Action Network Angel Award Honorees.

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Elaine Mansfield

DECEMBER 19, 2023

A man I’ve known since he was a boy put up his yearly Holiday Star, high in an old Spruce tree near the road. I look forward to this every December. Thank you, Brett Beardslee. In the forest, ferns cling to green along the path and Oaks rule like kings and Queens—White, Red, and Black. My sweet dog Disco wanders through the leafless trees in her orange coat, staying reasonably close to me as she searches for something to carry or eat.

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Let's discuss the trusty pager—an old favorite that’s losing its shine in hospitals and clinics. While once a staple in hospitals and clinics, pagers now present significant limitations that hinder rather than facilitate communication among healthcare professionals. Healthcare professionals are constantly on the move, and they need communication tools that can keep up with their fast-paced lives.

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Home Sweet Home In-Home Care

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Get a partner to help you stay on a consistent senior exercise routine! What resolution are you committing to for the new year? How about setting a goal that can help both you and someone you love live healthier and feel happier? A steady workout routine is important, but it’s not always easy to start or maintain. One great way to stay motivated is to find an accountability partner and encourage one another.

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Nurse.com

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Let’s rewind to three years ago. The COVID-19 pandemic swarmed the United States, bringing life to a halt. Frontline healthcare workers, hailed as heroes, began or ended their shifts to rounds of applause or lights and sirens from thankful citizens. But presently, the healthcare system itself may be kryptonite to those they declared superheroes. Nurses bear the burden of this highly demanding job — balancing safe patient care and high expectations with staffing shortages, patient load, bullying,

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Traditions Health

DECEMBER 19, 2023

There’s no easy way to tell a patient they are nearing the end of their life. But as their care provider, you have the opportunity to guide patients and their families to resources like hospice care that can make their remaining time more comfortable and fulfilling. As you begin the delicate conversation about choosing hospice care, make sure you cover the following talking points.

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