AlayaCare

APRIL 11, 2019

In the ever-changing home care industry, there are innumerable variables that agencies must strategically consider – as well as those that are hard to predict but still need to be managed carefully. An aging demographic’s impact on the caregiving industry is certainly one variable that agencies must anticipate. As we’ve explored in previous articles , 15 percent of U.S. residents are over the age of 65, a figure expected to increase exponentially, with one in four Americans in the retirement zon

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Palliative Care Chat Podcast

APRIL 29, 2019

Episode 24 - I'd Like To Volunteer For That - Innovations In Volunteerism In Hospice And Palliative Care. Volunteers play an important role in hospice, and recruiting volunteers is an ongoing effort in hospice. This podcast shares an interesting approach to using student pharmacists as hospice volunteers, and masters students as volunteers in the inpatient palliative care department!

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Hope Hospice

APRIL 23, 2019

Join the 2019 Hike for Hope, a hike that benefits a good cause on May 4, 2019, at Del Valle Regional Park in Livermore! Hike for Hope is a unique celebration of family, friends and remembrance and raises funds for Hope’s patient care, grief support services, and caregiver education programs. Join some 500 hikers taking to the hills and dales of Del Valle Regional Park in Livermore.

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HospiceDiary

APRIL 15, 2019

I am concerned about a new mantra afoot: that palliative care–unlike hospice care– is not “giving up” but is addressing improved symptom management and quality of life (QOL) for all patients with advanced disease.

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Healthcare communication has evolved from handwritten notes and paper charts to digital tools like EHRs, telemedicine, and AI-powered platforms. This blog explores how these advancements improve patient outcomes, streamline care delivery, and enhance provider collaboration. Learn about the role of mobile health (mHealth) apps, secure messaging, and social media in bridging communication gaps.

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Hospice Law Blog

APRIL 29, 2019

In its FY 2020 proposed hospice update, CMS proposes two changes of significant interest to providers: Shifting $500 million of reimbursement from routine to enhanced care levels; and. Requiring providers to notify patients in writing of treatments that will be deemed “unrelated” to the terminal illness (and therefore still covered by Medicare separately).

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Palliative Care Chat Podcast

APRIL 8, 2019

You'll really enjoy this recounting of how research in palliative care originated, where we are now, and directions for the future. Listen to two experts in the field - Dr. Sean Morrison and Dr. Jennifer Tjia - they'll have us all wanting to do research in our chosen field! You'll really enjoy this recounting of how research in palliative care originated, where we are now, and directions for the future.

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