GeriPal
JULY 19, 2024
Summary Transcript Summary The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concluded back in 2000 that there is insufficient evidence to recommend for or against routine screening for dementia in older adults. Are there, though, populations that it may be helpful in, or should that change with the advent of the new amyloid antibodies? Should it? If so, how do we screen and who do we screen?
Hospice News
JULY 19, 2024
Seven individuals in Arizona face federal charges for their alleged roles in defrauding Medicare out of hundreds of millions of dollars in total. The charges for the most part stem from submitting Medicare claims for patients who were not eligible for hospice care, as well as fraud related to behavioral health services. The arrests were the result of a two-week nationwide federal law enforcement action that resulted in criminal charges for 193 individuals for a total of more than $2.75 billion i
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Together for Short Lives
JULY 19, 2024
Together for Short Lives has welcomed the new government’s mission-led focus on service as set out in the King’s Speech. But the charity warns that time is short if minsters are to deliver real change that transforms the lives of seriously ill children and their families across the UK. While the speech contained no mention […] The post Serving seriously ill children must be part of this government’s mission appeared first on Together for Short Lives.
Hospice News
JULY 19, 2024
Amid industry-wide staff shortages, Interim HealthCare is working to scale recruitment best practices among its franchisees. The Florida-based company is a home-based care franchise that provides home health care, hospice care, palliative care, pediatric care and personal care to about 200,000 patients annually from more than 330 U.S. locations in 42 states.
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Seasons Hospice
JULY 19, 2024
As we age, our skin undergoes a variety of changes. It becomes thinner, less elastic, and more prone to dryness and damage. For older adults, maintaining healthy skin is crucial not only for appearance but also for overall well-being. Proper skin care can prevent common issues like dryness, itching, and infections, and promote comfort and confidence.
Hospice News
JULY 19, 2024
A number of hospices across the country have expanded their footprints or launched new facilities. AccentCare Unveils Florida De Novo AccentCare is expanding its presence in Florida with the launch of a de novo in the Miami area. Patients at the new 30,000-square-foot facility will have access to 24/7 general inpatient hospice care. The center’s interdisciplinary staff will also offer spiritual, bereavement and companion support, memorial programs, respite services and music therapy Growing its
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