Aging Life Care Association

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Caring for an older adult with cognitive difficulties, such as dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, requires patience, empathy, and a thoughtful approach to daily activities. As our loved ones with dementia might have communication challenges, we become more attuned to observing body language and facial expressions. The right activities can provide a sense of purpose, stimulate … Continue reading Caregiver Guide: Dos and Don’ts for Engaging Loved Ones with Cognitive Decline → The p

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The California-based hospice provider YoloCares has recently received nearly $1.14 million in funding to launch a new residential hospice shelter for homeless populations. Branded as Joshua’s House, the funds were approved by local board officials in Sacramento County, California, and will support the site’s construction. The location is set to open in April 2025 and will feature six three-bedroom homes for terminally ill homeless individuals in need of food, clothing, shelter and end-of-life ca

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HopeHealth

OCTOBER 17, 2024

In his father’s final days, a son made an unexpected connection with a hospice volunteer. Their conversation left a lifelong impact. The post The farewell gift: A hospice volunteer helps a son say goodbye appeared first on HopeHealth.

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Life & Death Matters

OCTOBER 25, 2024

This post was written by: Tiara Sisson CPHR SHRM-CP, ParalegalOctober 25, 2024 As the newest member of the Life and Death Matters (LDM) team, I had the privilege of attending the MIPCC 2024 Conference alongside Kath and Ted. Coming from a background in operations and administration, this was a wonderful opportunity for me to delve […] The post Embracing Compassion: Reflections from a Newcomer at the MIPCC 2024 Conference appeared first on Life and Death Matters.

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OCTOBER 23, 2024

Chaplains help patients at the end of life connect to whatever they find spiritually meaningful. But what does that mean, and how does it help? Our chaplain explains. The post Where do you find the sacred? Reflections of a hospice chaplain appeared first on HopeHealth.

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OCTOBER 10, 2024

Summary Transcript CME Summary In fellowship, one of the leaders at MGH used to quote Balfour Mount as saying, “You say you’ve worked on teams? Show me your scars.” Scars, really? Yes. I’ve been there. You probably have too. On the one hand, I don’t think interprofessional teamwork needs to be scarring. On the other hand, though it goes against my middle-child “can’t we all get along” nature, disagreement is a key aspect of high functioning teams.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Hospices need to understand the range of risks involved in qui tam cases and how best to navigate whistleblower concerns amid an evolving regulatory landscape. Qui tam actions occur when a whistleblower, called a “relator” by the courts, files a False Claims Act suit on behalf of the government. The relator has the potential to receive a portion of any funds recovered by the government via the lawsuit, with amounts typically ranging from 15% to 25%.

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Together for Short Lives

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Commenting on Zoe’s Place’s decision to close its Liverpool hospice at the end of 2024, Andy Fletcher, Chief Executive of Together for Short Lives, said: “This is very difficult news for the children and families who receive care from the hospice, the staff who tirelessly provide it and all those in the local community who […] The post Statement on the closure of Zoe’s Place Liverpool Hospice appeared first on Together for Short Lives.

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Life & Death Matters

OCTOBER 14, 2024

November 1st 2024 is World Compassionate Communities Day. Myself – Kath Murray – and my aunt Frankie Public Health Palliative Care International introduced the concept of “Compassionate Communities,” which promotes a social approach to dying, death, and bereavement woven into the fabric of everyday life. The aim is to raise community awareness of end-of-life issues, […] The post World Compassionate Communities Day – Introducing Frankie!

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HopeHealth

OCTOBER 21, 2024

HopeHealth ranks second in caregiver and employee satisfaction among the nation’s 50 largest hospices, recognized for excellence in communication, support, and pain management, according to a national study. The post HopeHealth hospice ranks #2 in U.S. for caregiver and employee satisfaction appeared first on HopeHealth.

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GeriPal

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Summary Transcript CME Summary When treating heart failure, how do we distinguish between the expanding list of medications recommended for “Guideline Directed Medical Therapy” (GDMT) and what might be considered runaway polypharmacy? In this week’s podcast, we’ll tackle this crucial question, thanks to a fantastic suggestion from GeriPal listener Matthew Shuster, who will join us as a guest host.

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Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder

OCTOBER 10, 2024

It’s that time of year again! Time to celebrate National Physical Therapy Month (NPTM) , when we take the month of October to recognize the significant contributions of physical therapists (PTs), physical therapist assistants (PTAs) and students who work tirelessly to improve lives. It’s also a time to raise public awareness about the benefits of physical therapy, from pain management and recovery to improved mobility and overall quality of life.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Hospices have grown increasingly frustrated by fraudulent operators in the space and how their activities affect legitimate operators’ financial health. This is the second of a two-part Hospice News series that explores how fraud, waste and abuse in the hospice space could create headwinds for the industry at large. Fraudsters misspend millions of Medicare dollars annually, though the actual hospice-specific amounts are difficult to determine, regulators previously told Hospice News.

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Daily Nurse

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Nurses can sometimes be notorious for being the worst possible patients. Why are we frequently such bad patients, and can we do something to turn that situation around? Nurses Know Better Just the other day, I was talking with one of my patients about both shingles the disease and the shingles vaccine. When I mentioned that he might want to consider getting the shingles vaccine series, he asked me if I’d done it.

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Life & Death Matters

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Kath Murray and Maria Salas - Mexico City 2019 The post World Hospice and Palliative Care Day – celebrating with free access to the LDM digital Spanish palliative care text – appeared first on Life and Death Matters.

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Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Maintaining strong bones and joints is crucial for overall health and mobility. It’s not just about preventing conditions like osteoporosis. Strong bones and joints also mean a better quality of life, allowing you to stay active and independent. But how can you achieve this at home? This article will guide you through practical methods to strengthen your bones and joints.

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GeriPal

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Summary Transcript CME Summary Can death be portrayed as beautiful? In this episode, we share the joy of talking with Wendy MacNaughton (artist, author, graphic journalist) and Frank Ostaseski (Buddhist teacher, author, founder of the Metta Institute and Zen Hospice Project) about using drawings and images as tools for creating human connections and processing death and dying.

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Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder

OCTOBER 24, 2024

During a recent visit to a skilled nursing facility, a nurse made an insightful comment that stuck with me: “You can’t unscramble eggs.” This simple yet profound statement highlighted the difficulty of trying to fix broken systems and processes after issues have already occurred, particularly when it comes to interdisciplinary teamwork. Fortunately, there’s a way to prevent this from happening in the first place: Root cause analysis (RCA).

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OCTOBER 28, 2024

The presence of an embedded palliative care practitioner in the emergency department can significantly improve patient outcomes and reduce costs. A pilot program at the Michigan-based Corewell Health system in which a palliative physician was embedded in the ED effectively reduced inpatient mortality, readmissions, intensive care unit utilization and the total cost of care, while also boosting staff satisfaction, Lisa VanderWel, senior director for Corewell Health Hospice and Palliative Care, sa

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OCTOBER 31, 2024

Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me. How often did we as children say these words to those who teased us? Yet we still felt the sting that unkind and malicious words imparted, especially when said by those we trusted. And it didn’t matter if the taunts were untrue—they still hurt. Words matter—take youth bullying, for example.

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Daily Nurse

OCTOBER 7, 2024

In a groundbreaking move, the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) is embarking on an extensive five-year study to tackle the alarming issue of workplace violence faced by emergency nurses. This initiative responds to a pressing global crisis that has long plagued healthcare settings, particularly emergency departments. Despite numerous small-scale studies shedding light on the issue, there has yet to be a comprehensive, long-term analysis that tracks workplace violence trends over time.

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Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

OCTOBER 15, 2024

How to help seniors adapt to seasonal weather changes Seasonal weather changes can be challenging for everyone. For seniors, these changes can be particularly tough. They may face health risks, isolation, and depression. It’s crucial to understand how these changes impact seniors’ well-being. This article provides practical strategies to help seniors adapt to seasonal weather changes.

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OCTOBER 24, 2024

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Diversity Nursing

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The healthcare landscape is evolving rapidly, and at the forefront of this transformation is the rise of Nurse Practitioners (NPs). With a growing shortage of physicians, an aging population , and increased demand for accessible care, NPs have become an integral part of the healthcare system. But with this rise, a question often comes up: Are Nurse Practitioners replacing Doctors?

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The California-based hospice provider YoloCares is adding an Enhanced Care Management (ECM) program to its portfolio of services, which aims to address patients’ social determinants of health and related needs. The nonprofit received a close to $3million grant from the State of California to help defray startup costs for the program, which in the long term will receive reimbursement through the Golden State’s Medicaid program.

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Adobe Hospice & Home Health

OCTOBER 23, 2024

National Physical Therapy Month: Celebrating the Impact of Physical Therapy in Home Health Care October is National Physical Therapy Month, a time to celebrate the incredible work that Physical Therapists (PTs) do every day to enhance the lives of our patients. In the home health care setting, PTs play a critical role in helping patients The post Celebrating Home Health Physical Therapy appeared first on Abode Hospice & Home Health.

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OCTOBER 6, 2024

Kathryn Tolfree, Head of FHFT Education Academy, Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust and Chair of CNE Network and Vanda Carter, Programme Manager, Staffordshire University, Deputy Chair of CNE Network The World Health Organisation (WHO) (2020) anticipate an 8% increase of graduate nurses will be required to support global healthcare demand by 2030.

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Daily Nurse

OCTOBER 14, 2024

In the heart of a bustling children’s hospital, where the walls resonate with the sounds of hope, laughter, and sometimes tears, lies the intensive care unit (ICU)—a realm where the stakes are extraordinarily high, and each moment is imbued with profound significance. Being a staff nurse in this challenging environment is not for the faint of heart.

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Minority Nurse

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Nurses age like everyone else, and you may be a nurse who finds yourself getting older, with decreasing levels of physical stamina and less willingness to push your body to its limits. Slogging away at those 12-hour shifts makes for significant wear and tear, and maybe you feel it’s time for a change because that kind of strain is no longer compatible with your evolving health.

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Diversity Nursing

OCTOBER 2, 2024

October 2, 2024 RALEIGH, N.C. – With recovery efforts just beginning in western North Carolina, the North Carolina Nurses Association (NCNA) and the North Carolina Foundation for Nursing (NCFN) have launched a campaign to financially assist nurses impacted by Helene. The NCFN – Nurse Recovery Fund is designed to quickly distribute money directly to nurses suffering from loss or damages due to catastrophic flooding, wind, or landslides in the western parts of North Carolina.

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