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Creating A Senior-Friendly Home: Simple Modifications to Enhance Safety

Community Home Health Care

As we age, our living spaces should evolve to meet our changing needs. Falls and home hazards are among the leading causes of injury for older adults, making it essential to create a safe, accessible environment. By implementing senior home safety modifications , families can help their loved ones maintain independence and peace of mind. Why Senior Home Safety Matters According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC ), one out of four seniors experiences a fall each year.

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5 Nursing Recruitment Strategies for 2025

CareAcademy Blog

Your ability to attract and retain top nursing professionals directly shapes patients' quality of care. While the RN workforce is expected to grow by 6% through 2032, experts project a shortage of 78,610 full-time RNs in 2025. That means agency competition for top talent will increase, and agencies need to fine-tune their nursing recruitment strategies.

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Emergency Nursing Journal Highlights Burnout, Resilience—and Honors a Legend

Daily Nurse

The March 2025 issue of the Journal of Emergency Nursing (JEN) delivers more than just evidence-based insightsit pays tribute to one of emergency nursing’s most influential voices, Dr. Anne Manton, who passed away in December. Dr. Manton, a fierce advocate for emergency nurses, served as editor-in-chief of JEN from 2013 to 2018 and was president of the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) in 1998.

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A Journey Through the Alps: Insights and Strengths for Nurses

AJN Off the Charts

Photo courtesy of the author. All rights reserved. Last summer, I embarked on a transformative 12-day hike through the rugged and breathtaking French Alps. Over the course of 70 miles, I traversed daunting mountain peaks, serene valleys, and unyielding landscapes that tested both my physical and mental endurance. But in addition to the physical challenge, the journey provided me with invaluable insights that I now see reflect so many of the trials and lessons faced by nurses every day.

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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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Tips for Traveling with a Special Needs Child

Caregiver Support Services

Family caregivers know that traveling with a special needs child takes extra planning, patience, and flexibility. From managing sensory sensitivities to following medication schedules, each detail matters. A trip that works for one family may not suit another, so it’s important to personalize your preparation. The good news is that with the right approach, you can make travel a rewarding experience for everyone involved.

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What to Expect During Post-Operative Recovery at Home - Caregiverology

Caregiverology

Surgery may be over, but the journey to full recovery is just beginning, and for many people, the hardest part happens after they leave the hospital.

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Nurse Nacole

Category: Fundamentals Naloxone is ineffective orally because its bioavailability is minimal due to first-pass metabolism. It is effective via intravenous, subcutaneous, intramuscular, inhalational and endotracheal routes.

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Yale Health System Opens Outpatient Palliative Care Clinic

Hospice News

Yale Universitys health system has established a new outpatient palliative care clinic designed for heart failure patients. The clinic is located on the Saint Raphael Campus of Yale New Haven Hospital in Connecticut. Current American College of Cardiology guidelines recommend that patients who have advanced heart failure receive palliative care. The new clinic will allow those patients to receive palliative care outside of an inpatient hospital stay.

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Hospices ‘Tapping Brakes’ on M&A in Uncertain Economy

Hospice News

Predictions of a hospice M&A rebound have fizzled as a volatile regulatory and economic climate threatens to curb transaction activity in 2025 and beyond. Among the recent changes impacting strategic hospice decisions is the unfurling of the Trump administrations new reciprocal tariff policy, according to Mark Kulik, senior managing director at The Braff Group.

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