Responsive Home Care

MAY 12, 2024

Caring for an older adult at home can put a strain on family dynamics. Siblings may disagree on care decisions, adult children may feel stressed, and aging parents may resist help. Effective family communication is vital to bridge the gap between differing opinions, ease the responsibility of caregiving, and ensure everyone feels heard and valued. […] The post Bridging Differences: How-To Guide for Effective Family Communication appeared first on Responsive Home Care.

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The Caregiving Years Training Academy

MAY 12, 2024

Last fall, after my father died, I had the opportunity to attend in-person events again. It was fabulous to show up at events that attracted individuals passionate about the same topics as I. The conversations and relationships I developed by attending these events have become opportunities for collaboration. I attended one event which has led to multiple opportunities.

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Palliverse

MAY 12, 2024

Photo by guille pozzi on Unsplash Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers out there. A day when we celebrate one who may be one of the most important people in our world. This can be a happy occasion but it can also bring sad memories to those who no longer have a mother. A time when the grief is stirred up a bit more than usual. Memories of the loss of a parent churn from deep inside us.

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The Caregiving Years Training Academy

MAY 12, 2024

On Thursday, I facilitated a conversation with two family caregivers: Barbara Corley, who cares for her sister and her husband, and Jaclyn Greenberg, who cares for her son. You can watch our discussion, below. Our conversation focused on the family caregiver’s stuffed calendar and expanded into a discussion about our experiences within the system environments.

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Advertiser: Celo

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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Nurse Nacole

MAY 12, 2024

Category: Fundamentals The quality of CPR is an important technical issue and has a direct effect on patient outcomes. For example, shallow chest compressions have an adverse impact on the success of defibrillation.

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Today's Caregiver

MAY 12, 2024

Join us as we celebrate Fearless Caregivers, Alica Roose sharing her personal story as she cares for her loved ones.

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