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5 Warning Signs That Clutter Might Turn into Hoarding

Caregiver Support Services

Clutter can quickly become overwhelming, especially when it starts to interfere with daily life. Caregivers and loved ones must recognize the warning signs that clutter might turn into hoarding. By understanding these signs, you can take proactive steps to help your client or family member before the situation spirals out of control. Explore the key indicators of potential hoarding behavior below so that you can take actionable steps to help.

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What’s the Right No for Right Now?

The Caregiving Years Training Academy

I spent last weekend volunteering at a conference in order to receive a free conference registration. Volunteering required I arrive at the conference at 6:15 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday mornings. I arrive home at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday. A week before the conference, I began to regret my decision. I did not want to go. I could have canceled. Instead, I went and immediately regretted it.

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Nurse Nacole

Category: Fundamentals PDE-5 inhibitors can cause serious hypotensive reactions when combined with nitrates. Hence the package insert of each agent forbids coadministration to patients taking nitrates in any form either regularly or intermittently.

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Safe

The Caregiving Years Training Academy

During a caregiving experience, we feel the intensity of risk. Doctors give us options for treatments; we weigh the risk to make the best decision we can. We do what we can to keep our carees safe at home, hoping to mitigate the risk for falls. We bite our tongue to silence any biting words because we don’t want to risk hurting our caree’s feelings.

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3 Reasons to Retire Pagers from Healthcare Settings

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.