Responsive Home Care

OCTOBER 20, 2024

When most people think about Parkinson’s disease, tremors or difficulty moving likely come to mind first. However, if you are caring for a family member with Parkinson’s, you’ve probably noticed they’re dealing with so much more than just movement issues. Non-movement Parkinson’s symptoms, like cognitive changes, depression, and sleep problems, can have just as much […] The post The Parkinson’s Symptoms You May Not Have Expected appeared first on Responsive Home Care.

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Caregiver Support Services

OCTOBER 20, 2024

As parents get older, their need for hearing aids often increases. These small devices can make a big difference, restoring clarity to conversations and allowing them to fully engage in social activities. However, hearing aids require regular maintenance to function properly, and some elderly individuals may struggle to manage this on their own. By helping your parents with their hearing aids, you can ensure they continue to enjoy a high quality of life.

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The Caregiving Years Training Academy

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Connect with a Listening Artist on February 22 to tell a story during our Caregiving Listener Project. Anyone who cares or cared for a family member can join us. You also can give back by volunteering to become a Listening Artist to support a Caregiving Story Teller. I attended HLTH , a huge conference last fall in Las Vegas. On the first day of the conference, I happened to find a free seat at a table during lunch.

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Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

OCTOBER 20, 2024

This weeks’ blog is by Prof Julia Downing, Chief Executive International Children’s Palliative Care Network, (Julia.downing@icpcu.org) The report on ‘Unleashing the Power of the Nurse to Achieve Health Equity’ 1 highlights the role of nurses in promoting and enabling health for all, regardless of who we are or where we live. As nurses we can be catalysts for change as we collaborate with people, communities and organisations to promote good health and relieve suffering.

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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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Nurse Nacole

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Category: Critical Care Nursing Ketamine is a derivative of the street drug phencyclidine and is classified as a dissociative agent. It causes disruption between the thalamoneocortical and limbic systems, preventing the centers from perceiving visual, auditory or painful stimuli.

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Hospice Promise

OCTOBER 20, 2024

The loss of someone you love may generate intense emotional and physical responses unlike any you have experienced before. Remember, grief is not an illness to be cured but a natural response to loss and change. Give yourself permission to grieve in your own way and time. There is no right or wrong way to process your emotions. Recognize that grief can manifest emotionally, physically, and spiritually.

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