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Facing the Monsters of the Future: How Caregivers Can Cope with the Unknown

Caregiver Warrior

The unknown is a scary and seemingly dangerous place for Caregivers. Here's some practical, effective ways to cope with fear of the unknown. The post Facing the Monsters of the Future: How Caregivers Can Cope with the Unknown appeared first on Caregiver Warrior.

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Hospices’ 2024 Public Policy Priorities 

Hospice News

Hospices have been advocating for lawmakers and regulators to take action on curbing fraud, supporting veterans and bolstering the health care workforce. A group of hospice leaders recently participated in Hospice Action Week, a lobbying event held last week by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) and the Hospice Action Network.

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Anxiety in Late Life and Serious Illness: A Podcast with Alex Gamble and Brianna Williamson

GeriPal

Summary Transcript Summary “Anxiety is a lot like a toddler. It never stops talking, tells you you’re wrong about everything, and wakes you up at 3 a.m.” I’m not sure who wrote this quote, but it feels right to me. We’ve all had anxiety, and probably all recognize that anxiety can be a force of action or growth but can also spiral to quickly take over our lives and our sleep.

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Hospices’ Compliance Outlook a ‘Balancing Act’

Hospice News

The future outlook of hospice compliance is a mixed bag of uncertainty as program integrity oversight heats up alongside evolutions in telehealth regulation. Hospices today are facing one of the most challenging regulatory environments that the industry has seen, according to Pamela Duncan Owens, chief compliance officer of Agape Care. A portfolio company of Ridgemont Equity, the South Carolina-based hospice and palliative provider offers care across nine states.

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The Cost of Inefficient Communication in Home Care & Beyond

This eBook explores the critical issues of using consumer-grade messaging apps like WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and SMS in healthcare, especially home care. It highlights the negative impacts on patient care quality, data security, and HIPAA compliance and provides practical solutions to enhance communication efficiency! You will learn how to: Consolidate Messaging Platforms: Streamline communication by reducing the use of multiple apps, improving efficiency in patient care.

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Howling with Care

Today's Caregiver

As CEO of Caring for Your Loved Ones, Inc, Fearless Caregivers need to have a wide array of tools and techniques at your disposal. You may be surprised to know what I believe to be the most important of these tools - Humor.

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Complete Guide to Home Care for Veterans: CCN, A&A, and VDC

Caring Senior Service

When it comes to home care, Veterans have several options to explore. From the Aid and Attendance benefit to the VA Community Care Network's Home Health Aide, Homemaker, and Respite Care programs, as well as Veteran-Directed Care. In this article, we'll dive into each of these options, breaking down what they offer and how you can qualify for these valuable benefits.

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Text Recruiting Compliance – Federal Law and the TCPA

Go Hire - HomeCare

Is Text Recruiting Legal? What about TCPA Compliance? By : Kellie Mitchell Bubeck , Copilevitz & Canter, LLC, November 2018 As millennials move away from email for personal communications and rely more heavily on text messaging, employers must take advantage of this change to communicate and recruit younger candidates and employees. Companies and messaging platforms must also ensure they comply with federal calling and texting laws.

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2024 AAHPM Emerging Leader Katrina Nickels, MD FASAM

AAHPM (American Academy of Hospice and Palliative)

Katrina Nickels, MD FASAM University of Kentucky AAHPM reached out to the 2024 Emerging Leaders to gain insight into what motivated them to pursue leadership positions and what they find more fulfilling in their experiences. Katrina Nickels, MD FASAM has been recognized as one of the exceptional individuals chosen as a 2024 AAHPM Emerging Leader in Hospice and Palliative Care.

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Stoke the Fire of Your Nursing Career

Daily Nurse

Every nurse has a particular career journey fueled by something inside that makes that journey personally fulfilling. Some nursing careers are straightforward, and some involve out-of-the-box thinking and unusual pathways to success. No matter what your nursing career may look like, there are ways for you to stoke the fire of your nursing career to maintain your momentum and propel you forward into the future.

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Nurse Nacole

Category: Fundamentals Single doses of isosorbide dinitrate confer more extended protection against angina than single doses of sublingual nitroglycerin. After oral ingestion, hemodynamic and antianginal effects persist for several hours.

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The Ultimate Guide to Improving Caregiver Engagement & Retention

Want to learn how to retain your caregivers & improve caregiver retention X3? The home care industry is experiencing turnover rates of over 80%. How are you ensuring your agency is retaining caregivers? This FREE eBook from Smartcare Software is packed with industry secrets needed to keep your caregivers happy, engaged, and retained, unlocking the full potential of your agency.