Hospice News

JUNE 24, 2024

Federal legislators are advancing a bill that would close a hospice-related loophole in veterans’ benefits. When eligible veterans die, many of their families are entitled to a financial benefit from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to defray some of the costs of funerals and cremation or burial. However, when a veteran transitions from a VA facility to hospice, they lose access to that benefit.

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Caring Senior Service

JUNE 24, 2024

As we age, our skin undergoes significant changes , making it more vulnerable to damage and disease. From increased dryness to heightened sensitivity to the sun, aging skin requires special care, especially during the summer. Here are essential skin safety tips for the elderly to help keep their skin healthy and radiant.

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Hospice News

JUNE 24, 2024

On Jan. 1, 2025, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Innovation Center will begin implementing a payment model for primary care known as the Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) Primary Care Flex Model under the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP). The ACO Flex Model is a voluntary initiative to improve funding and other resources to support primary care delivery within the MSSP.

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Minority Nurse

JUNE 24, 2024

For the last two years, Shawana S. Moore, DNP, APRN, WHNP-BC, PNAP, FAAN, who works as the Interim MSN and DNP Program Director at Emory University’s Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, has served as the first African American President of the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH). Minority Nurse asked Moore to reflect upon what she’s accomplished, what she’s proud of, and what still needs to be done.

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Hospice News

JUNE 24, 2024

Federal legislators plan to continue to work on passing a bill designed to bolster the hospice and palliative care workforce. The Palliative Care and Hospice Education Training Act (PCHETA) has come before Congress several times but has not yet been passed. The bill’s most recent development occurred in July 2023, when it was reintroduced by Sens. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisc.) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.).

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AJN Off the Charts

JUNE 24, 2024

The July issue of AJN is now live. To what degree are nurses familiar with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and their relevance to nursing practice? Read this month’s Original Research article, “Nurses’ Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding the Sustainable Development Goals: A Global Study,” to find out. (A mural depicting Goal 6, clean water and sanitation, is featured on the cover.

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Community Home Health Care

JUNE 24, 2024

Hydration is always important, but as we age, it becomes increasingly crucial for our health and well-being. Dehydration is a common but often overlooked issue among seniors , and its consequences can be severe. At Community Home Healthcare , we understand the critical role hydration plays in senior care and strive to ensure that your loved ones remain healthy and comfortable.

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Adobe Hospice & Home Health

JUNE 24, 2024

We understand that you may be going through a difficult time with a loved one who is receiving hospice care, and that there may be communication challenges within the family. This can be a very stressful situation, and we want to assure you that there are resources available to help you navigate this. Here are The post Navigating Hospice Care When Families Disagree appeared first on Abode Hospice & Home Health.

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Changing Lives Podcast

JUNE 24, 2024

When a person is creating their end-of-life plan, there are a lot of decisions to be made. One of the big ones is what will be done with your body after you die. Most people are aware of the more common options, such as burial and cremation, but are there any other methods to choose from? In this episode of Changing Lives, we’re going to learn about some of the different ways your body can return to the earth, ranging from eco-friendly all the way to out of this world.

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Today's Caregiver

JUNE 24, 2024

Join us as we celebrate Fearless Caregivers, Yundra Richardson sharing her personal story of caregiving.

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AAHPM (American Academy of Hospice and Palliative)

JUNE 24, 2024

Daniel Johnson, MD MA FAAP Kaiser Permanente AAHPM reached out to the 2024 Visionaries to gain insight into what motivated them to pursue leadership positions and what they find more fulfilling in their experiences. Daniel Johnson, MD MA FAAP has been recognized as one of the exceptional individuals chosen as a 2024 AAHPM Visionaries in Hospice and Palliative Care.

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Nurse Nacole

JUNE 24, 2024

Category: Fundamentals Sublingual nitroglycerin is very well established in the initial therapy of exertional angina, yet may be ineffective, frequently because the patient has not received proper instruction or because of severe headaches.

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AAHPM (American Academy of Hospice and Palliative)

JUNE 24, 2024

Alexis Morvant, MD MA FAAP Children’s Hospital New Orleans AAHPM reached out to the 2024 Emerging Leaders to gain insight into what motivated them to pursue leadership positions and what they find more fulfilling in their experiences. Alexis Morvant, MD MA FAAP has been recognized as one of the exceptional individuals chosen as a 2024 AAHPM Emerging Leader in Hospice and Palliative Care.

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Daily Nurse

JUNE 24, 2024

What is population health, and why does it matter? And how do various factors in our society and the world around us negatively affect multiple communities, and what can we do about it? What is Population Health? While the literature shows that there are a wide variety of proposed definitions of the term population health , it is generally agreed that population health refers to determinants of health that impact groups of people rather than single individuals.

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Seasons Hospice

JUNE 24, 2024

Living Options For The Elderly As individuals age, their housing needs and preferences often change. Senior housing options range from independent living to assisted living, each catering to different levels of care and support. Understanding these options can help seniors and their families make informed decisions about the best living arrangements to ensure comfort, safety, and quality of life.

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