Hospice News

JUNE 24, 2024

Federal legislators are advancing a bill that would close a hospice-related loophole in veterans’ benefits. When eligible veterans die, many of their families are entitled to a financial benefit from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to defray some of the costs of funerals and cremation or burial. However, when a veteran transitions from a VA facility to hospice, they lose access to that benefit.

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JUNE 13, 2024

Summary Transcript Summary I always find cachexia in serious illness puzzling. I feel like I recognize it when I see it, but I struggle to give a clear definition or provide effective ways to address it. In today’s podcast, we had the opportunity to learn from a renowned expert in palliative care, Eduardo Bruera, about cachexia and anorexia in serious illness.

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Caregiver Warrior

JUNE 27, 2024

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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Life & Death Matters

JUNE 20, 2024

When I was asked to write this blog post, I didn’t know much about the term ‘grief literacy’! I was given a few research article, but other than that, I hadn’t really come across it that often. Once I did a bunch of reading, I feel I have a much better grasp on the subject. […] The post Grief Literacy – What is it? appeared first on Life and Death Matters.

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Aging Life Care Association

JUNE 9, 2024

Elder Abuse Awareness: Shattering Myths and Taking Action //// By: Jullie Gray, MSW, LICSW, CMC – Aging Life Care Association™ Member //// June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the abuse and neglect of older adults. This global event aims to foster a better understanding of the … Continue reading Elder Abuse: Shattering Myths and Taking Action → The post Elder Abuse: Shattering Myths and Taking Action appeared first on Aging L

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HopeHealth

JUNE 14, 2024

CNAs do some of the most important and intimate work in health care. At the Hulitar Hospice Center, Maria Sequeria shares what this work means to her. The post At the heart of your health team: Meet Maria, a hospice CNA appeared first on HopeHealth.

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GeriPal

JUNE 27, 2024

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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Caregiver Warrior

JUNE 3, 2024

We all have an inner critic. Here are some great tips to help you wave away the critic and celebrate the superstar caregiver you are! The post From Negativity to Positivity: Self-talk Tips for Caregivers appeared first on Caregiver Warrior.

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Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

JUNE 2, 2024

The next blog in our series which focuses on maternal inequalities comes from Nafiza Anwar, one of the founders of the Association of South Asian Midwives and highlights how the group are actively working to drive change. In the vibrant tapestry of South Asian cultures, traditional practices, and deeply rooted taboos, a powerful force is emerging to reshape maternity care and advocate for the rights of women and birthing individuals from the global majority.

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Aging Life Care Association

JUNE 6, 2024

While Aging Life Care Managers come from a variety of backgrounds and expertise, they all have high qualifications, certifications, and uphold ALCA’s Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics. Founded in 1985 by a handful of geriatric care social workers in New York City, the organization has grown to be nationwide and includes educated professionals … Continue reading LGBTQIA Care Managers in Care Management → The post LGBTQIA Care Managers in Care Management appeared first on Aging

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HopeHealth

JUNE 20, 2024

For LGBTQ+ caregivers, reaching out for support doesn’t always feel simple or safe. Our LGBTQ+ Caregiver Support Group hopes to help change that. The post LGBTQ+ caregivers, a new support group is here for you appeared first on HopeHealth.

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Hospice News

JUNE 18, 2024

The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) and the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) have announced the completion of their affiliation agreement. The affiliation joins two of the largest organizations representing, educating and advocating for home health and hospice providers that serve millions of disabled, elderly and dying Americans across the country.

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Daily Nurse

JUNE 20, 2024

According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the number of Americans 65 and older grew five times faster than the total population between 1920 and 2020, reaching a 2020 peak of 55.8 million (or 16.8% of the population). If 1 in 20 people were 65 or older in 1920 and 1 in 6 are now of an advanced age, our healthcare system’s ability to address those individuals’ needs is crucial.

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AAHPM (American Academy of Hospice and Palliative)

JUNE 20, 2024

Jenay A. Powell, MD University of Tennessee Internal Medicine The AAHPM Next Gen Scholars for Equity in Hospice and Palliative Medicine program sponsors residents from underrepresented communities who are interested in hospice and palliative medicine (HPM). Research shows that providing culturally effective HPM services to marginalized communities can help address disparities.

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AJN Off the Charts

JUNE 14, 2024

The salary gap between clinical and faculty roles. Photo by AXP Photography on Unsplash There is a national shortage of nursing faculty to educate the future nurse workforce. The biggest barrier to recruiting and retaining nursing faculty is the salary gap between the faculty and clinical nursing roles. Nurses routinely take pay cuts of as much as $40,000 when leaving clinical practice to teach full-time.

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Together for Short Lives

JUNE 12, 2024

Our eldest son Harry was diagnosed at the age of 17 months with Spinal Muscular Atrophy. The diagnosis came entirely out of the blue and meant that our other children, male or female, had a one in four chance of having the same condition. Following the diagnosis, we were fortunate enough to be introduced to […] The post Harry’s story: “They taught us to focus on the depth of life, rather than the length” appeared first on Together for Short Lives.

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JUNE 16, 2024

The last blog in our series to focus on maternal inequalities comes from Kaat De Backer 1 & Dr Nicola Vousden 2 and provides an overview of some of the evident social drivers of maternal inequality within the UK and how this might begin to be addressed with personalised care. For more than two decades, the UK Confidential Enquiry into Maternal Deaths has consistently shown that women of Black and Asian ethnicity have a significantly increased risk of dying during pregnancy or within six week

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Hospice News

JUNE 13, 2024

Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Oregon) is drafting a landmark bill that, if enacted, would represent the most significant reforms to date for hospice payment and oversight. Blumenauer announced the bill, the Hospice Care Accountability, Reform, and Enforcement (Hospice CARE) Act, on Thursday at the Hospice News Elevate conference in Washington D.C. Though the bill language is still in development, key provisions will likely include a new payment mechanism for high-acuity palliative services, changes to

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Daily Nurse

JUNE 7, 2024

Nursing informatics combines nursing science, analytics, and information science to help manage and share vital healthcare data. Its main objective is to promptly provide clinicians with accurate patient data to enhance patient-centered care and results. Nursing informatics streamlines the documentation process. Paperwork is reduced with the use of electronic health records (EHRs), which help in the automation of data transmission that nurses, doctors, and patients can easily access.

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Minority Nurse

JUNE 26, 2024

Temitope (Temi) Oseromi, MSN, RN, CCRN-K, has been serving as the nurse manager of Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC) HealthCare’s Intensive Care Units—the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) and the Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) since 2022. Oseromi is responsible for managing two units and was given the additional task of rebuilding the MICU.

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Caring Senior Service

JUNE 24, 2024

As we age, our skin undergoes significant changes , making it more vulnerable to damage and disease. From increased dryness to heightened sensitivity to the sun, aging skin requires special care, especially during the summer. Here are essential skin safety tips for the elderly to help keep their skin healthy and radiant.

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NHPCO

JUNE 18, 2024

For Immediate Release PHOTO LINK June 18, 2024 Washington, D.C. and Alexandria, VA – On June 10, the Board Chairs and chief executive officers of the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) and the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) met in Washington, D.C. to formally sign the affiliation agreement between the two leading organizations in the care at home community.

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AJN Off the Charts

JUNE 24, 2024

The July issue of AJN is now live. To what degree are nurses familiar with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and their relevance to nursing practice? Read this month’s Original Research article, “Nurses’ Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding the Sustainable Development Goals: A Global Study,” to find out. (A mural depicting Goal 6, clean water and sanitation, is featured on the cover.

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Hospice News

JUNE 11, 2024

Federal regulators should increase scrutiny of private equity activity in the hospice space, according to the National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI). NPHI is a membership organization comprising more than 100 nonprofit, community-integrated hospice and palliative care providers from 38 states and the District of Columbia.

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Daily Nurse

JUNE 25, 2024

Is nursing a science-based profession? To you, the answer to that question may seem stunningly obvious. Given the importance of nursing in such concepts as evidence-based care and critical thinking, to regard nursing as anything but a science seems misinformed at best. And yet, nursing is blocked from accessing over $1 billion in funding because some parts of the federal government fail to designate nursing as a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) field.

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Minority Nurse

JUNE 24, 2024

For the last two years, Shawana S. Moore, DNP, APRN, WHNP-BC, PNAP, FAAN, who works as the Interim MSN and DNP Program Director at Emory University’s Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, has served as the first African American President of the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH). Minority Nurse asked Moore to reflect upon what she’s accomplished, what she’s proud of, and what still needs to be done.

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Today's Caregiver

JUNE 27, 2024

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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NHPCO

JUNE 13, 2024

For Immediate Release PHOTO LINK June 13, 2024 (Alexandria, VA) – More than 100 hospice and palliative care advocates from across the country met with over 150 congressional offices this week to discuss key legislative and regulatory priorities for ensuring and expanding access to hospice and palliative care. The meetings were part of Hospice Action Week, hosted in Washington, DC by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) and its advocacy affiliate, the Hospice Action Netwo

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Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder

JUNE 20, 2024

June marks Aphasia Awareness Month , a time dedicated to raising awareness about aphasia, a language disorder that affects communication abilities following brain damage, often due to stroke. Aphasia affects more than two million Americans, with stroke being the leading cause. It impairs the ability to process language, affecting speaking, understanding, reading and writing.

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Hospice News

JUNE 21, 2024

Aggressive treatment to terminally ill advanced cancer patients did not increase their lifespan, a recent study found. Researchers from the Yale Cancer Center in New Haven, Connecticut, and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston conducted the study , which appeared in JAMA Oncology. They found no significant differences in the length of survival between those who underwent aggressive treatment at the end of life and those who did not.

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Daily Nurse

JUNE 26, 2024

After dedicating 31 years to serving others at Providence Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, California , nurse Deanne Niedziela’s life took an unexpected turn a year ago. Previously overseeing spinal care at the hospital, Niedziela found herself becoming a patient after a tragic accident in Costa Rica left her paralyzed from a crushed spinal cord.

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Minority Nurse

JUNE 17, 2024

Robin Geiger, DNP, MSN, APRN, NP-C, FNP-BC, NEA-BC, is an accomplished, results-driven, board-certified nurse executive with over 20 years of hands-on clinical leadership experience. Dr. Geiger ’ s professional focus is on health equity and clinician advocacy. Through the ACT (Advocacy, Career, Tools) program for all clinicians within the Ingenovis Health brands, Dr.

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