Daily Nurse

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Many of us were encouraged to eat healthy foods from a young age, but following this advice can be challenging. With Thanksgiving approaching, it becomes even harder to maintain balanced meals when friends, family, and even our patients offer us a slice of dessert as a gesture of appreciation. While completely ignoring sweets and carbs may not be the answer, practicing mindful eating habits, like savoring our food and showing compassion when we overeat, can boost nurses’ self-esteem during

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Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Many nurses love nursing because of the multitude of career choices that it offers. Although the myth persists that hospital nursing is the only “real” nursing out there, most of us now recognize that it doesn’t matter where someone works or what they do — if they have a nursing license and see themselves as a nurse, they’re indeed a nurse.

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Elder Care Matters

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Discover how holiday market trends are driving demand for elder care services and how the Elder Care Matters Directory can assist families with caregiving needs this Thanksgiving. The post How Holiday Market Trends Influence Elder Care Services and the Role of the Elder Care Matters Directory appeared first on Elder Care Directory - ElderCareMatters.com.

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The Caregiving Years Training Academy

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Enjoy our Black Friday deals on my new caregiving books and our Caregiving Advocate training, which last November 29 through December 1: Free Kindle Books Free Kindle Books : I released three new books over the past few months and I’ve made them free for you for three days: November 29, November 30 and December 1. When you feel overwhelmed by your caregiving experience, open up Take Time for Comfort , the fifth book in my Take Comfort series.

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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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Living Assistance Services

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

If you’re considering homecare for an aging parent or other loved one, you may be wondering what a Personal Support Worker (PSW) actually.

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act, currently winding its way through Congress, would likely increase access to hospice and palliative care for veterans, if enacted. The omnibus veterans’ benefits reform bill contains two provisions in particular that could influence hospice and palliative care utilization.

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Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

As the year draws to a close, many of us find ourselves in a whirlwind of activities—family gatherings, holiday celebrations, and the hustle and bustle of the season. For nurses, this time of year can be particularly overwhelming. The demands of patient care, the emotional weight of your responsibilities, and the added pressures of the holidays can leave even the most resilient among us feeling a bit stressed.

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Daily Nurse

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

As the year draws to a close, many of us find ourselves in a whirlwind of activities—family gatherings, holiday celebrations, and the hustle and bustle of the season. For nurses, this time of year can be particularly overwhelming. The demands of patient care, the emotional weight of your responsibilities, and the added pressures of the holidays can leave even the most resilient among us feeling a bit stressed.

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Low palliative care utilization is associated with higher risk of mental health challenges among patients with pancreatic cancer, recent research found. Patients who recently received pancreatic cancer diagnoses may benefit from receiving palliative care services alongside mental health treatments, according to a recent study published in the MDPI journal Healthcare, which spanned the outcomes of 4,029 adults with this condition across an eight-year period.

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Bayshore Care Home

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

This Thanksgiving, we at Bayshore Home Care want to take a moment to express our deep gratitude for all the people who make our work meaningful and impactful. We are. The post Happy Thanksgiving from Bayshore Home Care first appeared on Bayshore Home Care.

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Together for Short Lives

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

We are delighted to announce that we have appointed Nick Carroll as our new Chief Executive. The post Meet our new Chief Executive, Nick Carroll appeared first on Together for Short Lives.

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Living Assistance Services

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

December is just days away, and many families are busy getting ready for the holiday season while balancing work, parenting, social.

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The past year has seen a slew of regulatory developments aimed at improving quality and combatting fraud in the hospice industry. The drive by regulators and members of Congress to strengthen oversight is fueled by two main factors. The first was two July 2019 reports on hospice quality from the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

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Bayshore Care Home

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

November: A Month of Gratitude and Reflection November is a special time at Bayshore Home Care as we celebrate National Home Care Month and the spirit of Thanksgiving. It is. The post Celebrating National Home Care Month & Thanksgiving – Thank You to Our Caregivers first appeared on Bayshore Home Care.

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Together for Short Lives

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

We are urging MPs to now improve the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill as it progresses to its Committee Stage following today’s House of Commons debate. While we do not take a position on the ethical and philosophical basis of assisted dying, it is calling for sufficient safeguards to be put in the […] The post We urge MPs to now improve assisted dying bill for seriously ill young people appeared first on Together for Short Lives.

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Daily Nurse

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

A recent study published in the American Journal of Critical Care ( AJCC ) reveals a significant link between perceived miscommunication with healthcare professionals and heightened stress levels among parents of hospitalized children. A survey of parents of children admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) at a Philadelphia-based children’s hospital found that while reported levels of perceived miscommunication were low overall, 16.5% agreed that miscommunication had occurred

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Hospices’ public outreach efforts have evolved in recent years, with providers finding new strategies to dispel myths that have long impeded access to care. Nearly half, or 49.1%, of all Medicare decedents utilized hospice services in 2022, reported the National Alliance for Care at Home. National hospice utilization rates have hovered around this vicinity for the past decade, with 44% of decedents receiving these services in 2010, the Alliance report found.

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Elder Care Matters

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Discover why the holiday season is an ideal time to assess senior living options. Engage with family, discuss needs, and plan for your loved ones’ future. The post Senior Living Options During the Holiday Season appeared first on Elder Care Directory - ElderCareMatters.com.

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Palliverse

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Photo by Malcolm Lightbody on Unsplash I’ve been time travelling in my own head in recent weeks. Why is it so important to do the right thing for me? This follows a busy month with a number of conference presentations which led to a roller-coaster of emotions. The highs of being with like-minded individuals and being accepted by my new tribe. The lows of being iced by some members of my old tribe.

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Caregiver Support Services

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

If you’ve acted as a caregiver to a loved one and have decided to move them to a care home or nursing home, you’ve already made a difficult decision. These facilities are designed to provide care that many of us aren’t equipped to provide, and it stands to reason that you want to make sure that the person you love and care for is being properly looked after.

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Hospice of the Chesapeake has unfurled a new dementia care program aimed at providing improved emotional, educational and practical support for patients and their caregivers as their conditions progress. Demographic trends were among the key factors that drove the program forward, said Monica Escalante, chief strategy and information officer at Hospice of the Chesapeake.

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Seasons Hospice

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Flu season can pose significant health risks for elderly individuals, particularly those receiving hospice care. With compromised immune systems and existing health challenges, they are more vulnerable to severe complications from the flu. As caregivers and family members, ensuring their safety requires a proactive and comprehensive approach. This blog post offers practical strategies to protect your elderly loved ones during flu season while maintaining their comfort and quality of life in hosp

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Daily Nurse

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

This week, we proudly recognize Natalie Felder as our Nurse of the Week for her outstanding dedication and compassionate care in helping patients overcome addiction at Recovery Centers of America at Lighthouse in Mays Landing, New Jersey. Felder’s exceptional contribution to patient care has earned her the prestigious DAISY Award and the deep admiration of her patients and colleagues.

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The Caregiving Years Training Academy

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

The room spun. Heather found herself looking at the turkey in the oven; two empty pans on the stove; her husband, in his wheelchair, handing her a potholder; and her daughter and her family coming through the front door with all their muddy boots. She’s not sure what did it for her: The empty pots which reminded her that she had forgotten to make the mashed potatoes and gravy; her husband, spending his first holiday season in the wheelchair but so eager to help; or her daughter’s family and all

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Kansas-based Faith Home Health and Hospice will acquire the home-based care operations of Holton Community Hospital. The hospital in September announced that it would be closing its home health and hospice services as of Dec. 31, citing “significant financial challenges brought on by changes in health care payment models, the expansion of Medicare replacement plans and increasing competition from other agencies.” “[The two organizations are] actively working towards finalizing a purchase a

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Nurse Nacole

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Category: Critical Care Nursing Controlling hemorrhage remains the cornerstone of treating hemorrhagic shock and evidence supports immediate surgery when direct vascular control cannot otherwise be obtained. Gastrointestinal bleeding may require urgent endoscopy.

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Hospice Promise

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Hospice Promise. We’re deeply grateful for both our compassionate staff and for the trust all of you have placed in us to care for your loved ones. This holiday season, may you find peace and joy in spending precious time with your family. Thank you for allowing us to be part of your journey. The post Happy Thanksgiving From Hospice Promise appeared first on Hospice Promise.

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The Caregiving Years Training Academy

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

In this episode, Hospice News Senior Editor Jim Parker speaks with Marianne Muzic-Lucenti, manager of one of the oldest pediatric palliative care programs in the nation, at St. Mary’s Healthcare System in Queens, New York City. The discussion profiles the program and looks at the outlook for palliative care for 2025. The post Elevate Podcast: Marianne Muzic-Lucenti, LCSW, ACHP-SW, APHSW-C, Palliative Care Program Manager, St.

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Nurse Nacole

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Category: Critical Care Nursing Intubation reduces the work of breathing, which, in the patient with hypoperfusion, further exacerbates lactic acidemia. Strenuous use of accessory respiratory muscles can increase oxygen consumption and decrease cerebral blood flow.

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