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Navigating Housing Options for Seniors: A Comprehensive Guide

Aging Life Care Association

Choosing housing for older adults can be tricky because of all the different nomenclature used. When clients call an Aging Life Care professional, they usually have no knowledge of how each type of housing differs, or worse, they think a nursing home is the only real option for their loved one. Kira Reginato, an experienced … Continue reading Navigating Housing Options for Seniors: A Comprehensive Guide → The post Navigating Housing Options for Seniors: A Comprehensive Guide appeared

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New Inpatient Centers Unveiled as Other Hospice Programs Consider Closure

Hospice News

Hospice providers across the country have recently launched new inpatient facilities as 2025 unfolds. The new year may also bring closures of certain hospice programs. VITAS Opens 2 New Locations VITAS Healthcare on Wednesday announced the opening of its new inpatient hospice unit in Fort Worth, Texas. The news follows the hospice providers recent launch of a hospital-based unit in Florida.

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How to Transition from Bedside Nursing to Leadership Roles

Diversity Nursing

The journey from bedside Nursing to leadership can feel like a leap into uncharted territory. However, with the right mindset, preparation, and strategy, this transition can be both fulfilling and impactful. Whether you're looking to become a Charge Nurse, Nurse Manager, or Director of Nursing, this guide provides actionable steps to help you navigate the shift successfully.

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How Empath Health Achieves Growth by Taking on Risk

Hospice News

The Florida-based nonprofit hospice and senior care provider Empath Health has been steadily expanding its footprint as well as its service lines. The company has pursued de novos, acquisitions and has built new programs from scratch as it works to achieve what Empath calls full-life care a full continuum of services to support seniors and the seriously ill throughout their health care journey.

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The Evolution of Communication in Healthcare Settings

Healthcare communication has evolved from handwritten notes and paper charts to digital tools like EHRs, telemedicine, and AI-powered platforms. This blog explores how these advancements improve patient outcomes, streamline care delivery, and enhance provider collaboration. Learn about the role of mobile health (mHealth) apps, secure messaging, and social media in bridging communication gaps.

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7 Tips to Unlock More Time for Hospice Nurses: Scheduling

Hospice Nurse Hero

Feeling Overwhelmed? Let’s simplify Your Schedule! I can’t tell you how many times hospice nurses reached out to me requesting help to get organized and manage their schedules. In this article, I’ll share 7 tips to help you set up hospice scheduling and visits that work for you and your patients. Managing hospice schedules and visits can feel like an endless puzzle , especially for new hospice nurses.

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Releasing Caregiving Regrets During and After

The Caregiving Years Training Academy

“But I still have this feeling that I was a bad son, and it weighs down on all aspects of my life now. Ive become isolated in my guilt and grief. I dont know what I need to do to once again find joy.” A son wrote this to the Asking Eric columnist because he needed advice on how to manage his caregiving regrets since his father’s death.

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Critical Care Nursing

Nurse Nacole

Category: Critical Care Nursing Restoration of adequate cardiac function is the defining factor of return of spontaneous circulation, but restoration of good neurologic function is the defining factor of successful resuscitation.