Fri.Feb 21, 2025

article thumbnail

Ways To Care for Parents as They Get Older

Caregiver Support Services

Caring for aging parents is a significant responsibility that many will face at some point. This life event often brings a mixture of emotions, gratitude and love for the opportunity to give back, combined with the potential stress and heaviness of navigating their changing needs. With age, parents may face challenges such as decreased mobility, cognitive decline, or chronic health conditions that require additional support and attention.

article thumbnail

Blue Ridge Hospice Testing Gamified Bereavement Care Model

Hospice News

Blue Ridge Hospice has developed a unique, gamified approach to bereavement care that the agency will test in partnership with seven other providers across the country. The program, Adventures in Grief, involves a Dungeons and Dragons-style tabletop role playing game module designed to provide therapeutic support to bereaved adolescents and young adults.

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Board-Certified ER & Trauma Nurses Share Inspiring Journeys in BCEN’s ‘Invest in Yourself’ Campaign

Daily Nurse

The Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN) has launched “ Invest in Yourself ,” a multi-year campaign featuring nationally board-certified registered nurses (RNs) working in emergency, trauma, and critical care transport settings. The campaign features RNs discussing the intersections between nursing professional development, high-level patient care, and their own health and well-being. “The priority was to give nurses a platform to say in their own words how inves

2026 84
article thumbnail

Dementia Support Gaps Compromise Hospice Care, Help Inform GUIDE Models

Hospice News

Individuals with Alzheimers and dementia-related conditions could benefit from stronger caregiver programs upstream of end-of-life care. This is according to recent research findings, which could help inform approaches to care under the new Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) payment model. Current dementia care models have room for improvement when it comes to support for patients and their families, according to Dr.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

National Caregivers Day: “I Feel Guilty.”

The Caregiving Years Training Academy

Family caregivers rate their stress at 4.09 on a scale from 1 to 5, with 5 being the most stressed. On National Caregivers Day, I think it’s helpful to know what it’s like to live with that kind of stress. Family caregivers tell us about their stress in our Caregiving Stress Survey: “All the smiling ads and articles that make caregiving sound romantic, wonderful, etc. which aren’t like my experiences at all.

article thumbnail

Hospice of the Chesapeake Unveils New Cardiac Care Program

Hospice News

Hospice of the Chesapeake has launched a new disease-specific hospice program designed to better support patients with cardiac conditions. The Maryland-based provider developed its new Advanced Cardiac Care Program in collaboration with the American Heart Association (AHA) and the National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI). “By offering heart disease patients the right educational resources, we empower them to take control of their health, Hospice of the Chesapeake V

Hospice 179

More Trending

article thumbnail

National Caregivers Day

Hospice Promise

On February 21, 2025, we celebrate National Caregivers Day, honoring the incredible individuals who provide long-term and hospice care. To our Hospice Promise team and the family members who selflessly care for their loved ones: thank you for your compassion, dedication, and the positive difference you make every day. Take a moment today to thank a caregiver in your life!

article thumbnail

Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Nurse Nacole

Category: Fundamentals Life-threatening NSAID toxicity is rare with most cases limited to mild GI disturbance. Less common clinical effects include metabolic acidosis, mydriasis, diaphoresis, hyperventilation, bradycardia, hypotension, dyspnea, tinnitus and rash.

Nursing 40
article thumbnail

Proposed Medicaid Cuts Would Deal ‘Devastating Blow’ to Palliative Care Patients, Families

Hospice News

A recently introduced Congressional budget has proposed cuts to the tune of more than $880 billion in Medicaid funding. If enacted, the legislative move could compromise access to palliative care and the future outlook of innovation in the space. Rep. Andy Harris (R-Maryland) sponsored the newly proposed budget for Fiscal Years 2025 through 2034, which outlined roughly $884.4 billion in potential Medicaid funding cuts.