Hospice News

MARCH 18, 2024

The term “personalized medicine” is often used to describe health needs based on a patient’s genetics. However, more stakeholders are applying the term to palliative care. Personalized medicine is a step away from a “one-size-fits-all” approach to health care. The model uses information gathered from a patient’s genome to plan for care, treatment and services, and to some extent, predict a likely health trajectory, according to the National Human Genome Research Institute, part of the Nati

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Aging Life Care Association

MARCH 18, 2024

In a recent survey of Aging Life Care Managers®, 86% responded seeing an increase in loneliness among clients post COVID – with 46% seeing this increase within the last two years. Professionals share ways they are combatting loneliness and isolation among their clients. Aging Life Care Managers® Can Help Offset Loneliness and Subsequent Issues … Continue reading Survey Finds Increase of Loneliness Post Pandemic → The post Survey Finds Increase of Loneliness Post Pandemic appeared fi

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Hospice News

MARCH 18, 2024

Care coordination and quality data will be engines for hospice referral growth. Hospices saw census volumes drop during the COVID-19 public health emergency as facilities nationwide restricted access to patients amid mandated state closures. Providers often turned to electronic communications to reach patients in facility- and community-based settings alike.

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Adobe Hospice & Home Health

MARCH 18, 2024

Mindfulness in Nutrition: An Introduction National Nutrition Month offers a unique opportunity to explore the intersection of nutrition and mindfulness. Mindful eating is about more than what we eat; it’s about how we eat, bringing full attention to the experience of nourishment and the act of caring for the body. This practice is particularly beneficial The post Mindful Eating: The Intersection of Nutrition and Awareness appeared first on Abode Hospice & Home Health.

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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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Hospice News

MARCH 18, 2024

This article is sponsored by KanTime. This article is based on a Palliative Care News discussion with Deanna Heath, Senior Vice President of customer experience at KanTime, Jared King, Vice President of business development and sales at Hospice Dynamix and Sundar Kannan, CEO of KanTime. The discussion took place on February 29, 2024 during PCN Conference in Tampa.

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Daily Nurse

MARCH 18, 2024

While rewarding, nursing is also incredibly demanding, and each shift requires hours of walking, standing, and moving from place to place. In short, the job requires that you have stamina and endurance. If you can’t keep up, then there are strategies you can try to regain your tenacity during those long shifts. In addition to sleep and a proper work-life balance, another solution is to try out some high-adventure activities like surfing, skiing, and other exciting endeavors.

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AT Home Care & Hospice

MARCH 18, 2024

Mindfulness in Nutrition: An Introduction National Nutrition Month offers a unique opportunity to explore the intersection of nutrition and mindfulness. Mindful eating is about more than what we eat; it’s about how we eat, bringing full attention to the experience of nourishment and the act of caring for the body. This practice is particularly beneficial The post Mindful Eating: The Intersection of Nutrition and Awareness appeared first on AT Home Care & Hospice.

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Caring Senior Service

MARCH 18, 2024

Aging often comes with unique challenges that can impact our ability to perform daily activities. As older adults navigate their golden years, maintaining independence and quality of life becomes paramount. This is where occupational therapy emerges as a crucial ally.

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Minority Nurse

MARCH 18, 2024

Whether nurses think their job includes data informatics or not, it does in one way or another. For almost any nurse, data is a touch point in their day, whether they work at the bedside, in an independent office, or a boardroom. “Data is critical,” says Andrew Awoniyi, ND, RN, NI-BC, education director and board member of the American Nursing Informatics Association (ANIA).

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Palliverse

MARCH 18, 2024

Photo by Dan Meyers on Unsplash I went to visit a famous man in his home. He was well-known locally and internationally. He had achieved great things throughout his life. The last few years were difficult for him due to several illnesses. One bad thing added to another, added to another. A painful condition had developed at the site of a previous radiation treatment.

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Traditions Health

MARCH 18, 2024

When you or a loved one experiences a health event that requires a hospital stay, you’re surrounded by experts around the clock who are ready to jump in whenever you need support. And while every patient is ultimately glad to get back home, the transition can be overwhelming for many, especially older individuals. Luckily, many hospital readmissions can be prevented.

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Nurse Nacole

MARCH 18, 2024

Category: Fundamentals The heart's ability to increase the rate of a normal sinus rhythm is primarily related to age: the maximum HR possible with a sinus tachycardia is approximately 220 beats/min minus age, with normal variations as high as 10 to 20 beats/min.

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