Life & Death Matters

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Guest Contributor: Nadine Valk My father-in-law was an extraordinary human being: grounded, thoughtful, compassionate, and wise. So, when he was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia and had to make a quick decision about treatment, I shouldn’t have been surprised that for Dave, it wasn’t an automatic yes. He wanted to know about the big picture […] The post Book Recommendation: Hope for the Best, Plan for the Rest appeared first on Life and Death Matters.

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Responsive Home Care

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Did you ever wake up in the middle of a dream and wonder, just for a moment, if what you were dreaming about was real? It can feel very disorienting until you open your eyes and take in your familiar surroundings. An experience like this can give you just a brief glimpse into the ongoing […] The post Reality Orientation in Dementia: The Pro and the Cons appeared first on Responsive Home Care.

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Traditions Health

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Nashville, TN – Traditions Health of Eufaula, OK has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Home Health Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. The Eufaula branch underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review.

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Nurse Nacole

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Category: Fundamentals In addition to the ubiquitous sinus tachycardia, a number of dysrhythmias have been reported after intubation. They are primarily ventricular in origin and include ectopic beats, bigeminy and short runs of ventricular tachycardia.

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