Aging Life Care Association

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Real-Life Examples of Utilizing this Untapped Asset As Aging Life Care Professionals® customize care plans and resources for their clients, they are careful to evaluate and manage the client’s financial resources necessary to ensure quality care and an optimal life. An often-overlooked financial resource is life insurance. Did you know that 500,000 seniors a year … Continue reading Could a Life Insurance Policy Help Pay for Care Needs Now?

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HopeHealth

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Hospice care helps patients with heart failure avoid trips to the emergency room. Learn how this Medicare-covered benefit helps provide an extra layer of support to improve quality of life for people with advanced cardiac disease. The post What hospice care can do for advanced cardiac patients appeared first on HopeHealth.

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GeriPal

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Summary Transcript Summary. My mom is an Asian woman in her 70s with osteoporosis. She tried an oral bisphosphonate and had horrible esophagitis. She said never again, though she eventually tried an IV bisphosphonate. She had terrible flu-like symptoms. She said never again. But based on reports that symptoms are worse the first time, she tried the IV again the next year and fortunately experienced no symptoms.

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Caregiver Warrior

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

Here are four wonderful books I want to share to hurry spring along. Picture yourself sitting in the sunshine reading one of these! The post Early Spring Book Review! appeared first on Caregiver Warrior.

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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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AlayaCare

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

The annual Lincoln Healthcare Leadership’s Home Care 100 Conference is a pivotal opportunity to explore industry trends and challenges. A major focus at this year’s conference was on building a more efficient, sustainable future in healthcare to enable home care providers to invest more in clinical staff and patient care. This year also marked a major milestone for Lincoln Healthcare: the 20th anniversary of Home Care 100!

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Happy Healthy Caregiver

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

9 caregiving experts share their video stories about the women who inspire them as a way to celebrate Women's History Month. The post Women’s History Month: The Women Who Inspire Us appeared first on Happy Healthy Caregiver.

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HopeHealth

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Janine Weisman (401) 742-8566 JWeisman@HopeHealthCo.org PROVIDENCE, R.I. — HopeHealth has earned the highest national credential for cultural competency in serving and supporting older adults who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT). Last year, more than 80% of HopeHealth staff completed one hour of SAGECare training covering an overview of the Read More.

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Always Best Care Senior Services

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Two major challenges that many seniors face are loneliness and social isolation. Older adults often live on their own and may not have close friends or family nearby who can visit regularly. They may struggle with poor vision, hearing, mobility, or health which makes it harder to get out and about by themselves. In turn, this may leave them feeling depressed, frustrated, and disconnected from others.

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Caregiver Warrior

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

Hovering over our loved ones can make them feel overwhelmed and uncomfortable. Here are some great tips to help you stop being overbearing. The post Are you a Helicopter Caregiver? 5 Top Tips to Stay Grounded! appeared first on Caregiver Warrior.

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AlayaCare

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

The annual Lincoln Healthcare Leadership’s Home Care 100 Conference is a pivotal opportunity to explore industry trends and challenges. A major focus at this years conference was on building a more efficient, sustainable future in healthcare to enable home care providers to invest more in clinical staff and patient care. This year also marked a major milestone for Lincoln Healthcare: the 20th anniversary of Home Care 100!

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Today's Caregiver

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Many seniors and caregivers are embracing new technological advances to improve their lives. Despite the many clichés about seniors and their reluctance to use new technology.

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Nurse Keith's Digital Doorway

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Job interviews are a source of stress for many job-seekers, and nurses are no exception. Nursing can feel like a rough and tumble profession when it comes to the high-stakes interview process, and for those nurses who are unsure how to articulate their value, the interview can seem like an insurmountable hurdle. I've discussed interviews on this blog in the past, and I've also addressed the issue on episode 18 ( Job Interviews 101 ) and episode 59 ( Tips For Confident Job Interviews ) of The Nur

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HopeHealth

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Guy Marini was inspired by what he learned from participating in a HopeHealth grief support group. So he wrote a children’s book about grief to honor his late wife’s memory and comfort his two grandchildren. The post Sharing love after loss: Widower writes book to help his grandchildren with grief appeared first on HopeHealth.

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Chicago Caregiving

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

No one wants to end up in the hospital. But each year in the United States, adults 65 and older have about 13.2 million hospitalizations , according to a 2021 report from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. A sudden hospital visit can be stressful. One of the easiest ways to prepare is to have a hospital go-bag ready before it’s needed. “Hospital go-bags are extremely important because when an elderly person is admitted to the hospital, it’s usually kind of sudden,” says Joyce

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Happy Healthy Caregiver

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Help for Solo Family Caregivers This post is sponsored by LikePaper from Ripple Health Group. All opinions and statements are my own. A US News and World Report article recently included part of my family’s caregiving story about coordinating a parent’s care with siblings. This article reminded me how LUCKY I am to share caregiving […]. The post Help for Solo Family Caregivers appeared first on Happy Healthy Caregiver.

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Boca Home Care Services

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Long Haul Covid. The majority of individuals who contract COVID-19 completely recover within a few weeks. However, others, even individuals who had mild covid, continue to deal with symptoms following their initial recovery. In fact, there are times when COVID-19 symptoms go on for months. Moderate or mild covid lasts roughly two weeks for most individuals.

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Responsive Home Care

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” – Dr. Seuss, The Lorax Advocating for your parent or loved one is probably one of the biggest honors – and responsibilities – you will have as a family caregiver. It means fully comprehending the other person’s wishes […]. The post The Importance of Advocating for Your Parent or Loved One appeared first on Responsive Home Care.

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High Peaks Hospice

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Become a member of our growing Hospice Team! High Peaks Hospice has an immediate opening for a Hospice Social Worker in our northern catchment area. The culture of High Peaks Hospice is mission-driven and community oriented. From our board of directors, clinical staff, circle of care team members, administrative staff, volunteers, and donors, the High Peaks Hospice community is filled with compassionate and dedicated individuals committed to providing comfort, peace, and dignity to the families

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Nurse Keith's Digital Doorway

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Your nursing career is a lot like your body; it needs to be fed, watered, exercised, and well-rested in order to function optimally. What kinds of nutrition does your career need? What nutritional deficits does your nursing career demonstrate? Are you willing to feed your career as well as you feed your own body? How do you choose to optimize the nutrition that you feed to your body every day?

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Chicago Caregiving

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Late one night in January, Jonathan Coffino, 78, turned to his wife as they sat in bed. “I don’t know how much longer I can do this,” he said, glumly. Coffino was referring to the caution that’s come to define his life during the Covid-19 pandemic. After two years of mostly staying at home and avoiding people, his patience is frayed and his distress is growing.

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Hope Hospice

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Hearing a doctor confirm that the “memory issues” you (or a loved one) have been experiencing is, in fact, early symptoms of dementia would reasonably cause panic. Receiving a dementia diagnosis may send your thoughts to the worst-case scenario, and you might find yourself mentally frozen out of fear. What should you do? How should you prepare? But a dementia diagnosis does not mean that your life is over, nor does it define who you are.

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Comfort Home Care

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

For many who are aging or developing physical issues, it can be difficult to accept that you need help. But there comes a time when the need for assistance outweighs the need for total independence. When that time comes, incorporating home health services will provide you with the assistance you need without removing all of your independence. At Comfort Home Care, we’re proud to offer the best in-home care services available to Rockville patients, from Alzheimer’s and dementia care ,

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Responsive Home Care

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

A lot of us are jotting down notes all of the time: shopping lists, to-do reminders, appointments, meetings, events…the list goes on and on. If you’re a family caregiver, you have additional reasons for writing, while you manage another person’s life in addition to your own.Journaling can be a helpful family caregiving tool to keep […]. The post How Journaling Can Be a Helpful Family Caregiving Tool appeared first on Responsive Home Care.

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High Peaks Hospice

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Become a member of our growing Hospice Team! High Peaks Hospice has an immediate opening for a Hospice RN in our Southern Clinical Office serving Warren and Washington Counties. As a member of the hospice team, the RN visits patients, evaluates conditions, and provides skilled. nursing care for hospice patients. He/she assesses the needs of the patient/family unit and plans, implements, and evaluates the nursing care in accordance with physician orders and the interdisciplinary plan of care.

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Shining Light Hospice

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

How to Help a Loved One During End of Life. Receiving a terminal diagnosis is life altering. It can feel like the world is suddenly spinning out of control. Amidst the storm of evolving emotions, patients with chronic illness and their families will face a multitude of decisions. All aspects of life are affected by terminal illness. From career loss to financial planning and even possible financial difficulty, end of life issues are far reaching.

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Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Our February Heroes of the Month have been chosen! Our caregivers and nurses really go above and beyond. While all Freedom Home Care staff members are heroes, this month we have picked Clarice and Keila! Learn more below: Meet Clarice Johnson, LPN- Nurse of the Month. Congratulations to Clarice Johnson for being nominated as Nurse of the Month! Clarice has been in the health care field for over 30 years, starting at a young age when she became a CNA.

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Home Sweet Home In-Home Care

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

Journaling can help you be a better caregiver for a loved one. A lot of us are writing down notes all the time: grocery lists, to-do reminders, appointments, meetings, events…the list goes on and on. If you are a family caregiver , you have even more reasons for writing, as you manage another person’s life in addition to your own. Journaling is an excellent way to keep everything together in one single concise location.

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Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

In the third and final blog of our current ‘Day In the Life Of…’ spotlight on the diversity of nursing roles in telephone triage, Ms Claire Hughes talks about her role as a Professional Practice Educator with NHS 111 Wales. (1) What is your job title and your main role/responsibilities? I work for the Welsh Ambulance Service (WAST) within the Education, Professional and Clinical Practice Team (EPCP) as a Professional Practice Educator to support in developing, maintaining, and improving professi

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Home With Help

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Do you know what a patient advocate is? Have you heard that term before? If not, it’s ok. They can be an imperative part of your health care, so we wanted to explain what the term means, what they can do, and why you need a patient advocate in your corner. What is a patient advocate. A patient advocate is a person who helps guide you, caregivers, and/or your loved ones through any situation regarding your medical health.

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Seniority, the Mavencare Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Adults over the age of sixty-five have an increased risk of heart-related health problems such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart attacks, and heart disease. While some risk factors are unavoidable, such as pre-existing conditions like diabetes, there are many other risk factors that can be managed to lower the chance of seniors developing these heart problems.

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Effective collaboration among all care team members is critical to delivering better patient outcomes. A key element to achieving effective collaboration is through the implementation of a clinical communication and collaboration platform. In a fast-paced, high-stress and critical environment, people tend to do whatever gets the job done. Therefore will scramble and use the systems, people, or processes around them to get an outcome more quickly - which can often be at the expense of quality.

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