Aging Life Care Association

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Written By: Lonette Bolden-Smith, MA, BSN, RN, CMC Are you an adult in your 30’s ,40s or 50s and struggling with your home and working-life balance while tasked with taking care of an aging adult? Maybe you are in your 60s and struggling to care for a parent in their 80s or 90s while trying … Continue reading The Sandwich Generation – what is it and are you a member → The post The Sandwich Generation – what is it and are you a member appeared first on Aging Life Car

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Diversity Nursing

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Historically, Nursing has been viewed as a female-dominated profession, but a noticeable shift is occurring. The number of men entering the Nursing field has significantly increased in recent years. This trend reflects a broader recognition of Nursing as a versatile and rewarding career for individuals of all genders. The Rise of Male Nurses Over the past few decades, the percentage of male Nurses in the U.S. has steadily risen.

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Community Home Health Care

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The holiday season is a time for joy, togetherness, and celebration. However, for family caregivers, it can also bring unique challenges, especially when caring for a senior loved one. Whether theyre living with dementia , facing mobility restrictions, managing chronic illnesses, or simply navigating the aging process, careful planning can make the holidays enjoyable and stress-free for everyone involved.

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Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

DECEMBER 8, 2024

This week’s blog has been written by Mr Alwin Puthenpurakal, Senior Lecturer and Researcher at the University of Greenwhich. As we approach the end of 2024, the NHS finds itself at a critical juncture. The healthcare system is under significant pressure due to growing patient demands, a shortage of workforce, rising costs, and the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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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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AJN Off the Charts

DECEMBER 9, 2024

When ‘the hospital’ speaks as a single, unified entity. Many nurses working in hospitals do not know the decision-makers who affect their job. To patients, visitors, donors, accreditors, and other external constituents, hospital systems benefit from being personified as a single, unilateral-appearing brand. Photo by Erik Mclean on Unsplash However, when a decision is said to have been made by the hospital,’ rather than by a specific person in the hospital, such language obscure

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Enhabit Inc. (NYSE: EHAB) is projecting strong hospice growth in the next year fueled in part by investments in technology and workforce development. The company is currently awaiting for the proverbial dust to settle following its victory in a recent lawsuit and the forthcoming new presidential administration. Enhabit anticipates a nice bump in patient census across both its home health and hospice service lines in 2025, positioning the company for stronger growth than experienced in the last y

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Traditions Health

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Winter can be beautiful, but the harsh weather can also make it dangerous for everyone: Navigating cold temperatures, bitter wind chills, snow, and ice is challenging. Staying warm indoors can be difficult too, and comes with its own set of issues, including safety concerns around the use of space heaters and electric blankets. For older adults, winter poses more risks.

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Nurse Nacole

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Resilience, resilience, resilience. It's a word I use to appreciate and respect, but over the past few years, it's been abused and often used to cover up organizational problems. No nurse should be told to be stronger if their support system isn't providing him or her with the environment to be strong in. Nurses shouldn't be expected to rise above problems and barriers that obstruct them from delivering quality, safe care.

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Two states Massachusetts and Oregon rise above the rest when it comes to access to palliative care. This is according to the new rankings from the Center to Advance Palliative Care, America’s Readiness to Meet the Needs of People with Serious Illness Scorecard. The scorecard ranks each state’s capacity to deliver high-quality care to people facing serious illness on a five-star scale by evaluating five domains, according to Stacie Sinclair, the associate director for policy and car

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Daily Nurse

DECEMBER 12, 2024

In a time when the political divide among various individuals and groups may be wider and deeper than ever beforewhat some might call a political chasmone thing is clear: those of us involved in patient care must never allow politics to interfere with our ability to provide the best possible service. As difficult as it can sometimes be to bite our tongues, doing so is paramount.

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Minority Nurse

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA) Minority Fellowship Program (MFP ) at the American Nurses Association is excited to announce that applications for its 2025-2026 Class of Fellows are now open! This esteemed program is dedicated to reducing health disparities and improving healthcare outcomes for racially and ethnically diverse populations.

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Healthy Workforce Institute

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Finding the right team fit can be a struggle for leaders , andthe process can feel a bit overwhelming. They often ask, Are they a good fit or not? Do they need training, coaching, or time to develop their skills? How about when youre hiring someone into a leadership position? On paper, the interviewee might look great! But how do you know that they are the right team fit?

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Patients with chronic kidney disease often face complex health care decisions, including identifying their need for palliative care. Few kidney patients have advance care plans, despite the need for crucial choices like the continuation of dialysis, according to a 2021 study published in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology. Early advance care planning is especially important for this population, the study indicated.

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Daily Nurse

DECEMBER 9, 2024

PACU stands for Post-Anesthesia Care Unit, also known as the recovery room. PACUs are always attached to an operating room or procedure room. They may be part of a hospital, medical center, or a standalone surgical center. PACUs differ depending on the types of surgeries and procedures being performed. These units are typically part of the perioperative area, where patients are closely monitored after their operations.

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Responsive Home Care

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The way a person with dementia experiences the world is not always grounded in our current reality. One of the more heart-wrenching yet powerful experiences you may encounter is a phenomenon called dementia time-shifting. This isnt just failing to remember what day it is; its a total immersion in a different period of their life. […] The post Dementia Time-Shifting: When the Past Becomes the Present appeared first on Responsive Home Care.

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The Caregiving Years Training Academy

DECEMBER 8, 2024

When I think about what we measure within our country to determine the economys health, I think we miss the mark. What if we measured everyones stress level? What if the monthly jobs report included our monthly caregiving stress number? On Friday, data about the economy shows that our U.S. economy continues to grow with strong hiring numbers and a small uptick in unemployment numbers.

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Hospice News explores the issues garnering growing attention in end-of-life care delivery in seven of this years hidden gem stories. Topics span trends related to program integrity, workforce development, health equity, service diversification and the keys to hospices growth strategies. Hospice Investors to Watch Hospice merger and acquisition (M&A) activity has seen a cooling period compared to previous record-breaking years in the market.

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Daily Nurse

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Not many shows can boast of hitting the remarkable milestone of 500 episodes. The Simpsons , Law & Order , NCIS , Family Guy , and Grey’s Anatomy are a few that come to mind, and now Keith Carlson , affectionately known as “Nurse Keith” in nursing circles, is about to join the ranks of the 500 Club! As the podcast host of The Nurse Keith Show , he has entertained and informed listeners and become a trusted voice in the nursing community.

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Minority Nurse

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Any nurse who’s worked long hours with no rest knows that burnout is real. In fact, 62% of nurses have experienced burnout, according to a 2020 survey. While the pandemic is over, nurses still experience exhaustion from too much stress and overexertion at the workplace. This can have negative side effects like physical fatigue, emotional exhaustion , and increased anxiety, making burned-out nurses feel like they’re fighting a cold.

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EAPC (European Association of Palliative Care)

DECEMBER 10, 2024

We are stepping up to promote improved communication among care teams and to amplify patients voices, striving for a system in which everyone feels supported and secure during the most challenging times of their lives. Read the document The post Pal-Cycles Newsletter third issue appeared first on EAPC.

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has not responded to congressional concerns about the hospice Special Focus Program (SFP). Set for 2025 implementation, the SFP promises to identify hospices delivering poor quality care and target them for improvement remedies. However, many stakeholders, including members of Congress and hospice industry groups, have contended that the algorithm the agency plans to use to identify those hospices is deeply flawed.

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Daily Nurse

DECEMBER 11, 2024

As families gather around dinner tables to celebrate the holidays, many find themselves in the sterile surroundings of a hospital, grappling with uncertainty and fear. In the Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Phoenix Children’s Hospital , one nurse stands out for her exceptional care and deep empathySavannah Westfall, the Nurse of the Week.

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Nurse Nacole

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Category: Critical Care Nursing To ensure adequate cerebral perfusion, the MAP should be maintained above 65 mm Hg in patients at risk for intracranial pressure elevation and a cerebral perfusion pressure of 50-70 mm Hg should be targeted.

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Hospice Promise

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The holidays are a time for connection, and when a loved one is in hospice care, creating meaningful moments can provide both comfort and emotional support. Focus on simple, heartfelt activities like sharing favorite stories, flipping through old photo albums, or listening to holiday music together. These small acts of connectionwhether through holding hands, reminiscing, or simply being presentbring peace and comfort during this time.

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Texas-based New Day Healthcare LLC has announced its acquisition of Good Samaritan Society’s hospice operations in its home state. The financial terms of the deal were undisclosed. The transaction includes Good Samaritans hospice assets in El Paso, Texas, expanding New Days existing presence in that market. The deal marks an important strategic move as New Day Healthcare ramps up M&A activity in the near future, according to CEO and Founder G.

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Daily Nurse

DECEMBER 13, 2024

The holiday season is an excellent time to spend with family and friends, celebrating beliefs and traditions close to your heart. And while it is wonderful, it can also be a busy time of year for many of us. It increases spending and the stress of scheduling activities around work and the necessary travel time, whether by car, plane, or train. In the midst of all this, it’s crucial to remember the importance of self-care.

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Nurse Nacole

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Category: Critical Care Nursing Normal arterial oxygen saturation following resuscitation from ischemic brain injury is a primary goal. The injured brain may not be able to compensate for hypoxia by augmenting cerebral blood flow.

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Elder Care Matters

DECEMBER 7, 2024

Maximizing year-end tax benefits in 2024 through smart gift and estate tax strategies can help reduce tax burdens and enhance wealth transfer. Learn how annual gifting and the lifetime exemption can benefit your elder care planning. The post Maximizing Year-End Tax Benefits: Gift and Estate Tax Strategies for 2024 appeared first on Elder Care Directory - ElderCareMatters.com.

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 9, 2024

This article is sponsored by CareXM. This article is based on a virtual discussion with Kathleen Benton, President and CEO of Hospice Savannah. This discussion took place on October 3rd, 2024. Hospice News: I’m now pleased to introduce our speaker. Dr. Kathleen Benton is the CEO at Hospice Savannah. She is heavily involved in the region through volunteer advisory board roles and professorships at Armstrong State University and the Mercer University Medical School.

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GeriPal

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Summary Transcript CME Summary Surrogate decision making has some issues. Surrogates often either dont know what patients would want, or think they know but are wrong, or make choices that align with their own preferences rather than the patients. After making decisions, many surrogates experience regret, PTSD, and depressive symptoms. Can we do better?

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