Caregiver Support Services
JANUARY 31, 2025
Palliative care plays a significant role in improving the quality of life for individuals managing serious illnesses. It addresses physical, emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It can be easy to confuse palliative and hospice care, but one difference between them is that your loved one can receive palliative care at any stage of an illness.
Hospice News
JANUARY 31, 2025
Hospices nationwide have been diversifying their services to include palliative care, PACE, home-based primary care and a host of other business lines. However, some organizations have found success with disease-specific programs reimbursed through the Medicare Hospice Benefit. A growing number of operators have developed programs tailored to patients with specific diagnoses, providing specialized care tailored to their specific needs.
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Seasons Hospice
JANUARY 31, 2025
Winter brings a unique set of challenges for seniors and those with chronic illnesses. Cold weather, shorter days, and the risk of seasonal complications can exacerbate symptoms and increase the strain on an individuals health. For those managing chronic conditions such as heart disease, COPD, arthritis, and diabetes, winter can make it more difficult to maintain overall wellness.
Hospice News
JANUARY 31, 2025
Montana-based Headwaters Hospice and Palliative Care LLC will soon unveil a new palliative care service line, set to launch later this year. The move comes as the hospice provider expands its reach across its home state. Headwaters serves a 30-mile, predominantly rural geographic service region across Helena, Montana. The locally- and veteran-owned hospice provider saw its first patient in 2023, and has met the challenges of rural hospice care delivery with both resilience and adaptability, acco
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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.
American In-Home Care
JANUARY 31, 2025
Imagine trying to button a shirt, open a jar, or even take a morning walk, only to feel your joints protest with every move. Thats the reality of arthritisit doesnt just cause pain; it can steal confidence, independence, and joy. But heres the empowering truth: there are practical, effective ways to reclaim comfort and mobility. With the right strategies, you can help someone you care about move through life more comfortably and with less arthritis pain.
Hospice News
JANUARY 31, 2025
Hospices see improved quality and operational efficiency as their biggest return on technology investments in three key areas. But several unknowns and challenges exist in the journey to deeper technology integration. Todays hospice leaders need a firm understanding of the varying and rapidly changing advances in technology that can impact their business lines and ability to support patients and staff, said Bivek Pathek, chief information officer at Empath Health.
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Hospice News
JANUARY 31, 2025
Hospices in 2025 are laser-focused on organic growth rather than other tactics like acquisitions. Among 112 hospice professionals who responded to the 2024 Outlook Survey by Hospice News and Homecare Homebase, 60% said that expanding current locations would be the growth tactic they plan to use the most during 2025. About 64% of the respondents were c-suite leaders, VPs and directors.
Nurse Nacole
JANUARY 31, 2025
Category: Fundamentals Cyanosis is a blue or purple appearance of the skin or mucous membranes. This clinical finding is caused by inadequately oxygenated blood perfusing peripheral tissues or the presence of abnormal hemoglobin forms.
Hospice News
JANUARY 31, 2025
WTWH Healthcare, a WTWH Media company, is proud to announce the Frontline Honors Class of 2024. With nominations in the categories of Behavioral Health, Home Health & Home Care, Hospice & Palliative Care, Senior Housing & Senior Living, and Skilled Nursing (SNF), the program showcases exemplary character and performance of frontline workers across the care continuum.
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