Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Dr. Ed Martin began working in hospice in 1987 after hearing families talk about their experiences with those services. Today, he is chief medical officer of Rhode Island-based HopeHealth. The more than 50-year-old nonprofit organization also serves parts of Massachusetts. Martin recently spoke about the complicated issue of care that is deemed “unrelated” to a patient’s terminal diagnosis at the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization’s Annual Leadership Conference in Denver.

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HopeHealth

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Most of us have an expectation of what dying “should” look like. But just as no two lives are the same, no two deaths are the same either. The post Every Life Is Unique. So Is Every Death. appeared first on HopeHealth.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Palliative care is often delivered in the hospital setting or in the home, but a number of organizations have set up clinics to deliver those services. These locations often assist patients by offering a variety of services beyond symptom management. While they offer an alternative to home-based services, they present their own unique benefits and challenges.

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Living Assistance Services

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Nutrition is incredibly important to the health and well-being of seniors, but many older individuals experience a loss of appetite that.

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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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Caregiver Support Services

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Caring for a family member with special needs, chronic illness, or age-related conditions can be deeply rewarding but also emotionally and physically exhausting. Respite care, which provides temporary relief for primary caregivers, offers an essential solution to help maintain balance, avoid burnout, and ensure both the caregiver and the family member receive the care they deserve.

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Home With Help

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Simple Exercises and Activities for Better Health Physical activity plays a vital role in maintaining health and independence as we age. However, many seniors struggle to stay active. By incorporating simple exercises into their daily routine, aging adults can significantly enhance their balance, strength, and overall well-being as well as flexibility and muscle mass.

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Daily Nurse

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

As Hurricane Francine unleashed its fury not far from Miles Crawford’s home in New Orleans, fate seemed to intervene, as a man found himself trapped in rising floodwaters in his pickup truck. Luckily, Crawford, the 39-year-old off-duty emergency room nurse at the University Medical Center , was there to spring into action. With his professional training in saving lives quickly, Crawford wasted no time responding to the emergency unfolding in his New Orleans neighborhood.

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Nurse Nacole

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Category: Critical Care Nursing Continuous mechanical ventilation (CMV) is intended to provide full ventilatory support. However, if a patient generates negative pressure, representing respiratory effort, on CMV, that breath will be assisted by the ventilator.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Addressing social determinants of health and caregiver needs will be key to improving outcomes during a time when seniors lack both confidence and access to a range of medical and nonmedical services. The swelling aging population and prolific staffing shortages are posing significant challenges in health care delivery. But the demographic and workforce trends aren’t occuring in a vacuum.

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