GeriPal

AUGUST 29, 2024

Summary Transcript CME Summary Serious illness communication is hard. We must often deliver complex medical information that carries heavy emotional weight in pressured settings to individuals with varying cultural backgrounds, values, and beliefs. That’s a hard enough task, given that most of us have never had any communication skills training. It feels nearly impossible if you add another degree of difficulty, whether it be a crying interpreter or a grandchild from another state who shows up a

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Hospice News

AUGUST 23, 2024

Fraudulent hospices in California reportedly have been targeting homeless people and methadone patients, promising them a steady supply of opioids in exchange for enrolling in hospice. Three hospice leaders came forward to Hospice News to report these practices. According to their reports, unscrupulous providers have canvassed both homeless encampments and methadone clinics seeking to sign up patients who are not terminally ill.

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Caregiver Warrior

AUGUST 2, 2024

My Mom was a beautiful force to be reckoned with. I made sure the world saw her that way. The post My Mom Died a Brunette: How I Celebrated her life. appeared first on Caregiver Warrior.

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Aging Life Care Association

AUGUST 12, 2024

What is Aging Life Care Management? Aging Life Care Management, also known as geriatric care management, focuses on improving the quality of life for older adults and their families through comprehensive planning and management of care needs. This involves addressing not only health concerns but also financial, legal, and social aspects to ensure the well-being … Continue reading What Distinguishes an Aging Life Care Manager from Other Geriatric Care Managers?

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HopeHealth

AUGUST 26, 2024

Dyllan first arrived at Camp Braveheart at age 14, a few months after losing his dad. Five years later, he’s helping other kids heal from their own losses. The post At age 14, he lost his dad. Now, this teen is helping other kids heal at Camp BraveHeart appeared first on HopeHealth.

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Life & Death Matters

AUGUST 9, 2024

I love to think of grief as a normal, healthy, whole person response by which we adapt to life without the person/loved one, physically present. Years ago, Freud taught that grief should have an end, and that end included, a severed connection with the deceased. I’m grateful we have moved from this perspective! And then, […] The post Continuing Bonds: Journey Through Grief appeared first on Life and Death Matters.

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Hospice News

AUGUST 26, 2024

The NAHC-NHPCO Alliance on Monday announced Dr. Steven Landers as its new CEO, marking the first executive role filled at the recently combined organization. Landers steps in to replace co-CEOs Bill Dombi and Ben Marcantonio. The Alliance hinted that it was inching closer to a leadership decision earlier this month after completing an affiliation in June between the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) and the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO).

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Caregiver Warrior

AUGUST 22, 2024

We all make mistakes! Being human gives us the chance to live and learn from the things we could do better! The post Caregivers Guide to Great Mistakes: Embrace, Learn and Grow appeared first on Caregiver Warrior.

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Aging Life Care Association

AUGUST 27, 2024

Written by: Mary Ann Buckley MSW, LCSW-C I have assisted many older adults in making moves to senior communities over the last 20 years. Last month I assisted my own mother in moving to a senior living community. Discussing the move, finding the perfect community, planning for, and making the actual move took on a … Continue reading A Daughter’s Perspective on Senior Living → The post A Daughter’s Perspective on Senior Living appeared first on Aging Life Care Association.

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NHPCO

AUGUST 26, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 26, 2024 (Alexandria, VA and Washington, DC) — Steven Landers, MD, MPH , has been named the inaugural Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the newly merged NAHC-NHPCO Alliance (The Alliance). A recognized national leader and innovator in home health, primary care and aging services, Dr. Landers brings almost two decades of experience as a physician, executive leader and health policy advocate to The Alliance, which represents care at home and community providers across t

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Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

AUGUST 4, 2024

This week’s blog comes from Alison McGrath, a nurse now working as an independent wellbeing coach, and explores whether nurses may be at risk of chronic exhaustion. Why do nurses smoke? Because the doctors have eaten all the chocolate. So went the joke when I was a student nurse in the early 1990s. We all laughed wryly at the unspoken reality underpinning the joke: a job that drove us to smoke or comfort-eat just to get through a shift.

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GeriPal

AUGUST 1, 2024

Summary Transcript Summary What is a healthy diet and how much does it really matter that we try to eat one as we age? That’s the topic of this week’s podcast with three amazing guests: Anna Pleet, Elizabeth Eckstrom, and Emily Johnston. Emily Johnston is a registered dietitian, nutrition researcher, and Assistant professor at NYU. Anna Pleet is an internal medicine resident at Allegheny Health Network who has a collection of amazing YouTube videos on aging and the Mediterranean diet.

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Hospice News

AUGUST 2, 2024

The National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) and the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) are moving forward on the integration of their combined new organization. Temporarily dubbed the NAHC-NHPCO Alliance as of July 1, among the goals of merging two of the nation’s largest home health and hospice advocacy groups is to garner stronger legislative support to advance meaningful change, according to Kenneth Albert, president and CEO of Andwell Health Partners.

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EAPC (European Association of Palliative Care)

AUGUST 14, 2024

You may be an experienced EAPC abstract submitter or this might be your first time submitting your work to EAPC congress. Either way, there is some essential information that you need to know about the abstract submission process for EAPC2025. This year we are using a new abstract submission platform. Our partners in this are ExOrdo. They have managed many scientific conferences and you may be familiar with them.

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Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder

AUGUST 15, 2024

In the heart of downtown Lexington, KY, our neighborhood crew thrives on a sense of togetherness and community, especially as the seasons change into crisp fall evenings. It is not uncommon to pull in to find a homemade treat on the porch, a bag of children’s hand-me-down clothes, or even for someone to stop by or walk right in for a visit. “You really never know who is going to show up at the Kinders’ house; their neighbors just walk right in!

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Today's Caregiver

AUGUST 29, 2024

If you are one of the many people taking an end-of-summer getaway this Labor Day weekend, there are special steps you should take if you are also traveling with someone who has dementia.

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Caring Senior Service

AUGUST 12, 2024

Someone has a heart attack every 40 seconds. So, as a caregiver, it's important to know what to look for in case a client experiences a heart attack during your care. While there are common signs to watch for, heart attacks can present differently between men and women. Understanding these differences can help improve early detection, treatment, and prevention strategies.

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Minority Nurse

AUGUST 27, 2024

As the new school year kicks in, nursing students everywhere are bracing themselves for another round of intense lectures, clinical rotations, hours of reading, skills lab, and study marathons. Balancing coursework, long clinical hours, and possibly even a job or family responsibilities can make it feel like you barely have time to breathe, let alone think about what you’re eating.

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Hospice News

AUGUST 26, 2024

The 2024 update to the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s (ASCO) clinical practice guidelines place renewed emphasis on palliative care. The guidelines are updated periodically by a multidisciplinary team, including a patient representative and experts in medical and radiation oncology, hematology and palliative care. For the 2024 revisions, this panel reviewed 52 randomized controlled trials that evaluated outcomes among cancer patients who received palliative care, ASCO reported.

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Daily Nurse

AUGUST 21, 2024

Grace Carr, a resident of Allentown, Pennsylvania, embarked on her nursing journey at the age of 17 with a dream she had cherished since childhood. Wrapping her dolls in bandages and tending to them as a young girl, Carr knew from an early age that her path was in nursing. Fast forward 80 years, and at 97 years old, she remains dedicated to her calling, still serving at the St.

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Seasons Hospice

AUGUST 14, 2024

As people age, managing chronic pain becomes a significant concern that impacts their quality of life, mental health, and daily functioning. Chronic pain, defined as pain lasting more than three months, can result from various conditions such as arthritis, neuropathy, osteoporosis, and other degenerative diseases. In this blog post, we explore comprehensive strategies and best practices for managing chronic pain in elderly patients to improve their quality of life and overall health outcomes.

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Today's Caregiver

AUGUST 4, 2024

I contend that anyone who has faced their own mortality at some point, including me, thinks of the human size hole they will be leaving behind. I had my first meeting with my oncologist a few months ago.

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HPNA podcast

AUGUST 1, 2024

In this episode, Holli and Brett discuss the integration of the Family Frailty Score as an assessment tool for patients undergoing advanced heart failure therapies. Various key considerations surrounding the tool are discussed, including multidisciplinary team involvement, socioeconomic challenges, patient and family support, and more. Featuring: Brett Snodgrass, DNP, FNP-C, ACHPN®, FAANP Holli Martinez FNP-BC, ACHPN®, FPCN Brett Snodgrass, DNP, FNP-C, ACHPN®, FAANP Brett Snodgrass has been a re

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Minority Nurse

AUGUST 19, 2024

Summer is almost over, and with the end of one season comes the start of another—nursing school. For first-year nursing students, the first semester can seem daunting and overwhelming. New classes mean new changes, workloads, and a new beginning for an exciting career. What should first-year nursing students expect? Since nursing students are starting their experience in the field, their first year is to introduce them to nursing prerequisites and clinicals.

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Hospice News

AUGUST 5, 2024

Lawmakers have put forth bills in both the Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives to foster greater utilization of advance care planning. The Compassionate Care Act would establish a nationwide public education campaign to educate the people in the United States about the importance of advance care planning, including grants and pilot initiatives to educate students in medical, nursing, social work and other related fields about end-of-life discussions and care.

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Daily Nurse

AUGUST 1, 2024

What does it mean to be a nurse in the 21st century who builds bridges and serves as a liaison between technology and patient care? How can nurses gain a seat at the table by leveraging their skills, knowledge, and natural ability as expert problem-solvers? There is much to learn about the intersection of healthcare and technology, and nurses willing to take a deep dive may find great rewards.

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AJN Off the Charts

AUGUST 26, 2024

On this month’s cover is ephemeral snow , a painting by Pennsylvania medical–surgical nurse Ren Hernandez. See our “On the Cover” column to learn more about his work. The September issue of AJN is now live. “Through both happy and tragic moments, humor can change one’s perceptions of a situation, making it easier to face workplace challenges and demands,” write Edessa Cadiz and colleagues in this month’s Original Research article, “Exploring Nurses’ Us

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Traditions Health

AUGUST 21, 2024

Franklin, TN – Traditions Health of Purcell, OK has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Home Health Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. The Purcell home health branch underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review.

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Community Home Health Care

AUGUST 28, 2024

Maintaining strong, healthy bones becomes increasingly important for overall well-being as we age. With Osteoporosis being a significant concern for many seniors, we must start taking care of our bone health today. Let’s look at the importance of senior bone health, the risk factors of osteoporosis, and practical tips for preventing this condition to ensure happy, healthy aging.

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Minority Nurse

AUGUST 7, 2024

Mental health nursing is a specialty within our profession that may be frequently overlooked and underappreciated. Nurses working in the realm of mental health perform an excellent service for many individuals and families living with the effects of a wide variety of conditions, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, and substance use disorders. While the first half of the 20th century may have been the Dark Ages for mental health in the United States in many respects — including the longstanding

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Hospice News

AUGUST 13, 2024

A complex web of state regulations and reimbursement systems can challenge pediatric palliative care access for seriously ill children and their families. The nation’s fragmented health care system lacks clear guidance when it comes to navigating chronic, complex conditions in children, adolescents and young adults, according to Jonathan Cottor, CEO and founder of the National Center for Pediatric Palliative Care Homes.

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