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2020: The Year of Whole-Person Health and Wellness

AlayaCare

We have arrived in the opening chapter of this new decade, in the year of wellness. Welcome to twenty-twenty. As our CEO, Adrian Schauer, wrote in his annual forecast of the coming year, this year will mark a major turning point in delivering not only care, but in helping patients achieve greater wellness, too. If outcomes drive efforts in health care, a shift toward fulsome wellness strategies for all patients is both necessary and long overdue.

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Ep. 7 - Ginger Marshall, CEO of HPNA, HPCC, and HPNF

HPNA podcast

In this edition of HPNA’s Podcast Corner, we invite Ginger Marshall, HPNA/HPNF/HPCC Enterprise’s chief executive officer, to share with our listeners her journey in caring for patients and families with serious illness. Beginning with her early career as a certified nursing assistant to a senior advanced practice nurse executive leader, Ginger reflects on the importance of mentors throughout her nursing career.

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Home Care Vs. Other Senior Living Options

Bayshore Care Home

The decision to “age in place” at home vs. downsizing and moving to a senior care community is often unclear for many families. The emotional toll it takes on the. The post Home Care Vs. Other Senior Living Options first appeared on Bayshore Home Care.

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The effectiveness of aromatherapy, massage and reflexology in people with palliative care needs: A systematic review

SAGE Palliative Medicine & Chronic Care podcast

This episode features Dr Bridget Candy and Dr Megan Armstrong (Marie Curie Palliative Care Research Department, Division of Psychiatry, University College London, London, UK). Aromatherapy, massage and reflexology are widely used in palliative care. Patients themselves often report that these therapies are helpful. It is important to demonstrate value for money in health care service provision including in palliative care.

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3 Reasons to Retire Pagers from Healthcare Settings

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 R&D department AlayaLabs putting people at the centre of innovation investments

AlayaCare

Award-winning home care software provider AlayaCare, ramps up AlayaLabs, their R&D department focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI), optimization and machine learning technologies to help home and community care organizations deliver better client outcomes and improved employee experiences. The company has been granted $1.8M in funding from government and investment ventures to support AlayaLabs and help contribute to the development of a world-class Canadian AI ecosystem.

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