The Caregiving Years Training Academy

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Last week, I connected with an individual who is spearheading an initiative to better support family caregivers. During our conversation, he told me that the number solution we should resolve is how we talk about our caregiving experience, that we spend too much time talking about the challenges. “We have to change the narrative,” he said. His comments left me so mad that I changed the theme of this month’s Soul Break from taking a break from mistakes to taking a break from someone who tells us

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Caregiver 52

Hospice Promise

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Losing someone we love is never easy. But what if we could find ways to honor their memory and keep their legacy alive? Here are some beautiful ways to keep their memory close to our hearts: Personalized Memorials: Create a memory book, photo collage, or digital tribute that celebrates their life and memories. Plant a Memorial Garden: Plant a garden or a tree in their honor, symbolizing growth, renewal, and the beauty of life.

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The Caregiving Years Training Academy

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Last week, I spoke with two individuals who both want to convene meetings with “thought leaders” in our space to spark conversations about how we can better support and help family caregivers. The first individual is a family caregiver deep into the experience ( the Entrenched Caregiver Stage ), which he describes as completely disrupting his life. During our conversation, he regularly expressed frustration, overwhelm and stress about his experience.

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Caregiver 52

Nurse Nacole

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Category: Critical Care Nursing In pressure-controlled ventilation (PCV), a set amount of pressure is applied to the airway to expand the lungs for a specified amount of time. During PCV, the target pressure and inspiratory time are set by the provider.

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Let's discuss the trusty pager—an old favorite that’s losing its shine in hospitals and clinics. While once a staple in hospitals and clinics, pagers now present significant limitations that hinder rather than facilitate communication among healthcare professionals. Healthcare professionals are constantly on the move, and they need communication tools that can keep up with their fast-paced lives.

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