Hospice News

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

An expansion of “death literacy” is necessary to improve end-of-life care in the United States, according to Michael Connelly, former CEO of Mercy Health. This is the subject of Connelly’s recent book, The Journey’s End: An Investigation of Death & Dying in America. Connelly argues that end-of-life care has become “over-medicalized” and that more patients would choose hospice and palliative care if they had a better understanding both of those services and the alternatives.

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Aging Life Care Association

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Whether you live down the block or across the country, holiday visits are a great opportunity to take a closer look at your aging loved one and their surroundings. Take time to observe any changes in an aging family member’s behaviors or lifestyle during dinners, gift exchanges, parties, etc. Changes may vary widely – from … Continue reading Tips for Checking on Aging Loved Ones during Holidays → The post Tips for Checking on Aging Loved Ones during Holidays appeared first on Aging L

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Palliative care organizations that integrate employee feedback into their staff development policies have a fighting chance in battling ongoing burnout and turnover in the field. The palliative care workforce is facing a wide range of challenges that impact their ability to thrive in the field. Providing serious illness care can be emotionally and mentally taxing on interdisciplinary teams.

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Daily Nurse

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Burnout impacts approximately 38% of nurses each year. Burnout isn’t a small issue, either. It can lead to a lack of empathy, a sense of dread as they head into work, and extra stress that could impact their physical and mental well-being. Countless factors contribute to nurse burnout, from a busy schedule to difficult patients and demanding daily tasks.

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Caring Senior Service

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Memory loss may be part of normal aging, but it can also be a sign of something more serious. Alzheimer’s and dementia include memory loss and other symptoms, so it’s important to be aware of changes in your loved ones memory, behaviors, and abilities. While Alzheimer’s disease may be hard to detect early on, there are several things that family members and caregivers can look for to help medical professionals make an early diagnosis and improve treatment.

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Responsive Home Care

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

What do you wish for most this holiday season? Financial security? Good health for your loved ones? Peace on earth? What if you could relieve holiday stress for caregivers and simply enjoy the warmth and beauty of the season? What a gift that would be! Caregiving can be overwhelming any time of the year, but […] The post Five Effective Ways to Relieve Holiday Stress for Caregivers appeared first on Responsive Home Care.

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Adobe Hospice & Home Health

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Making the Transition to Hospice with Alzheimer’s and Other Forms of Dementia Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia are progressive diseases that eventually lead to end of life for those suffering. When your loved one reaches more challenging stages of dementia, hospice care is extremely valuable. Hospice is a specialized type of care that The post Transitioning Alzheimer’s Patients to Hospice appeared first on Abode Hospice & Home Health.

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Home Sweet Home In-Home Care

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

We can help provide holiday stress relief for caregivers! What do you wish for most this year? Peace on earth? Good health for your family members? Financial security? What about holiday stress relief for caregivers? Caregiving doesn’t take a day off, but the stress caregivers can experience during the holidays is like no other time of year. There are ways, however, to alleviate holiday stress and truly take pleasure in the beauty, warmth, and love of the season.

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Elaine Mansfield

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

An elderly man stood inside the door of the library. He took a wobbly step toward me, nodded, smiled, and said something in a raspy voice I couldn’t hear. He’d been tall once, but was stooped, rounded, and frail with wispy white hair and loose khaki pants bunched at the waist. His hands were large, knuckled and scarred. A farmer’s hands. His pale blue eyes were kind, and something else.

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Nurse.com

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

A registered nurse (RN) says she works at a clinic where nurses attend to patients with common symptoms such as coughs, minor cuts or abrasions, and sore throats. The nurse is authorized to provide patients with some guidance and recommend over-the-counter (OTC) medications. A physician signs off on patients’ visits and completes the documentation in the electronic medical records (EMR).

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Nurse Nacole

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Category: Fundamentals The prongs of a nasal cannula deliver a constant flow of O2 that accumulates in the nasopharynx and provides a reservoir of oxygen-enriched air for inspiration. The FiO2 delivered by nasal cannulas is determined by many factors.

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Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Vanderbilt School of Nursing Assistant Professor Leanne Boehm , PhD, RN, FCCM, received an R01 grant of more than $3.6 million over five years to examine, with her collaborators, the efficacy of telemedicine services among people recovering from post-intensive care syndrome. This effort, funded by the National Institute on Aging, is the first PICS longitudinal cognitive impairment intervention study.

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Healthcare Law Insights blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

When the same health plan administrator both administers a benefit plan and pays the benefits due under the plan, it is considered by courts to have a structural conflict of interest. That conflict of interest is not problematic on its own – it is perfectly legal, and it is not a breach of fiduciary duty. However, when a plan member files a lawsuit challenging the administrator’s denial of the member’s benefits, a court can consider the conflict of interest as a factor in whether the administr

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The Caregiving Years Training Academy

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

(Editor’s Note: On a regular basis, we do our best to get as much help as possible for family caregivers, those individuals who care for a family member or friend. We hope this article encourages others to get involved. You can help, too, by sharing this article across your social networks.) At least 55 million individuals care for a child or adult with serious health needs.

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Hospice Promise

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

When a loved one is in hospice care, every moment becomes precious. Here are some gentle activities that can help you connect and create cherished memories together: Share stories from the past. Play their favorite tunes. Read aloud from a favorite book, poetry, or letter. Watch old family videos or a slideshow of special memories. Express your love and gratitude for all the moments you’ve shared.

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