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How to Find Grace and Balance When Taking on More Responsibility as a Caregiver

Caregiver Warrior

Taking on more caregiving responsibilities is a challenging experience. Here are some things to consider for an easy transition. The post How to Find Grace and Balance When Taking on More Responsibility as a Caregiver appeared first on Caregiver Warrior.

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Grief Care Startup Betterleave Expands Hospice Partnerships

Hospice News

The grief care startup Betterleave has established partnerships with two Texas Hospices, Sonder Hospice in Austin and LoveWell Hospice in the Dallas-Fort Worth region. Betterleave’s electronic platform was initially designed as a benefit that companies can offer their employees who have lost a loved one, a pregnancy, or a pet, including access to care coordinators, death care experts, products, and counseling services.

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Three Philadelphia Nurses Recognized in this Year’s Celebrate Caring Campaign

Daily Nurse

Three outstanding nurses from Philadelphia have been recognized in this year’s Celebrate Caring Campaign by Independence Blue Cross. These nurses were nominated by patients, family members, and colleagues for their exceptional dedication and excellence in the nursing field. Daily Nurse proudly acknowledges the outstanding work of Allison Denman, Jasmine Hudson, and Francis Doran as the Nurses of the Week for their exceptional care and dedication to their patients, families, and communities

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Palliative Care Widely Underutilized in Nursing Homes

Hospice News

Palliative care is grossly underutilized in nursing home settings, but providers can develop new tools that could bring those services to more residents, a recent study has found. A range of barriers contribute to the under-utilization of palliative care in nursing home settings, including poorly defined referral criteria and a general lack of awareness and understanding of what palliative care is and does, the study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society indicated.

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Real-Life Examples of HIPAA Violations and How to Avoid Them

Speaker: Jack Clough, Chief Growth Officer

Download our 30-minute webinar where we delve into real-life examples of HIPAA violations and preventative measures every organization should know! You will learn: The critical factors that lead to HIPAA violations and how to identify them. Three compelling real-life cases of organizations that faced severe HIPAA penalties. Proven strategies to safeguard YOUR organization against HIPAA violations.

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In Celebration of Stroke Caregivers

Today's Caregiver

One of the most interesting things I have learned from speaking with family caregivers around the country over these past 29 years is that, although so many aspects of caregiving are similar no matter what the disease or illness our loved ones faces

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How hiring a Personal Support Worker (PSW) gives families more quality time together

Living Assistance Services

A lot of families hire a caregiver because they have concerns about their aging loved one’s health, safety or quality of life. The vast.

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Nurse Nacole

Category: Fundamentals Nondihydropyridine calcium channel blockers are contraindicated in patients with bradycardia, sick sinus syndrome or more advanced heart block (in the absence of a pacemaker). Caution must be used in patients with atrial tachyarrhythmias.

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Hospice Care for Kidney Failure: Compassionate Support at End of Life

Melodia Hospice

Hospice care for kidney failure provides symptom management, assistance with daily tasks, emotional support, and respite care for primary caregivers, enhancing the quality of life for patients in their final […] The post Hospice Care for Kidney Failure: Compassionate Support at End of Life appeared first on Melodia Care Hospice.

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Almost Done!

The Chaplain's Report

My book, entitled (for now) “Sacred Texts: Finding faith among the dying”, is nearing completion! The manuscript is finished save for a few minor edits and additions. After that I’m going to enlist the help of a typesetter and graphic designer to get it ready for final publication. I’ll likely publish it directly through Amazon, as that seems to be what most people are doing now anyway.

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