HopeHealth
MARCH 1, 2022
A new initiative brings HopeHealth clinical care teams together to talk about difficult cases they are encountering and to support each other. The post Peer debriefing: We now pause to support each other appeared first on HopeHealth.
Life & Death Matters
MARCH 1, 2022
We are so excited to announce the launch of our newly designed website, which has been a labour of love (and a few tears) over the past year. The new Life & Death Matters site was developed based on feedback and requests from our students, educators, and partners – thank you – and provides an […]. The post Welcome to the NEW Life & Death Matters Website appeared first on Life and Death Matters.
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Caregiver Warrior
FEBRUARY 26, 2022
Here are four wonderful books I want to share to hurry spring along. Picture yourself sitting in the sunshine reading one of these! The post Early Spring Book Review! appeared first on Caregiver Warrior.
Sustainable Caregiving
MARCH 1, 2022
by Julia WeaverThis article originally appeared on Redfin.com on February 28, 2022. Throughout our lifetime, we accumulate belongings that we may no longer … Caring for Aging Parents: Helping Your Loved Ones Declutter with Intention Read More ». The post Caring for Aging Parents: Helping Your Loved Ones Declutter with Intention appeared first on Sustainable Caregiving™.
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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.
Caring Senior Service
FEBRUARY 28, 2022
CHF, or congestive heart failure, is a chronic heart condition in which the heart isn’t able to meet the body’s demand for oxygen. Individuals with CHF could experience shortness of breath, swelling, fatigue, or irregular heartbeats as a result of their condition. These symptoms may flare up during a CHF exacerbation, which is a temporary but dangerous worsening of symptoms.
Happy Healthy Caregiver
FEBRUARY 28, 2022
9 caregiving experts share their video stories about the women who inspire them as a way to celebrate Women's History Month. The post Women’s History Month: The Women Who Inspire Us appeared first on Happy Healthy Caregiver.
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Hospice Red River Valley
MARCH 1, 2022
Hospice of the Red River Valley welcomes Karen Wulfekuhle as a community relations specialist. In this role, Karen fosters relationships and engages with health care professionals, facilities and community organizations to educate them on the services and benefits provided by Hospice of the Red River Valley. Karen is based out of the Fergus Falls community and serves a multi-county region in western Minnesota.
High Peaks Hospice
MARCH 1, 2022
High Peaks Hospice would like to honor our Medical Director, Dr. Curt Gedney for National Doctors Day by sharing information about him with the team. An extensive education and career that started in Ministry introduced Dr. Gedney to a personal interest in end of life care, followed by fulfilling his childhood dream of going to medical school, becoming a family medicine physician, and then, pulling everything together, ultimately becoming a hospice physician and Medical Director and joining our
Nurse Keith's Digital Doorway
FEBRUARY 28, 2022
Job interviews are a source of stress for many job-seekers, and nurses are no exception. Nursing can feel like a rough and tumble profession when it comes to the high-stakes interview process, and for those nurses who are unsure how to articulate their value, the interview can seem like an insurmountable hurdle. I've discussed interviews on this blog in the past, and I've also addressed the issue on episode 18 ( Job Interviews 101 ) and episode 59 ( Tips For Confident Job Interviews ) of The Nur
Responsive Home Care
FEBRUARY 28, 2022
A lot of us are jotting down notes all of the time: shopping lists, to-do reminders, appointments, meetings, events…the list goes on and on. If you’re a family caregiver, you have additional reasons for writing, while you manage another person’s life in addition to your own.Journaling can be a helpful family caregiving tool to keep […]. The post How Journaling Can Be a Helpful Family Caregiving Tool appeared first on Responsive Home Care.
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Hospice Red River Valley
MARCH 1, 2022
The Detroit Lakes Eagles Aerie 2342 Past Presidents Club recently donated $2,000 to Hospice of the Red River Valley on Giving Hearts Day. The check was presented to Curt Seter, Development Officer. The gift will be used to help provide compassionate end-of-life care to Hospice patients in Detroit Lakes and surrounding areas. “We’re eternally grateful for the support of the Detroit Lakes Eagles Club,” Seter said.
Healthy Workforce Institute
MARCH 2, 2022
If you’re a leader struggling to shift your department from a negative to a positive work environment, you’re not alone. One of the most common complaints we hear from healthcare leaders is that their employees are so negative. From the time they walk in until they leave, they complain and blame. Everything is gloom and doom. As a result, morale is low and the good, positive employees are leaving in droves.
Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing
FEBRUARY 28, 2022
Our February Heroes of the Month have been chosen! Our caregivers and nurses really go above and beyond. While all Freedom Home Care staff members are heroes, this month we have picked Clarice and Keila! Learn more below: Meet Clarice Johnson, LPN- Nurse of the Month. Congratulations to Clarice Johnson for being nominated as Nurse of the Month! Clarice has been in the health care field for over 30 years, starting at a young age when she became a CNA.
Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs
FEBRUARY 27, 2022
In the third and final blog of our current ‘Day In the Life Of…’ spotlight on the diversity of nursing roles in telephone triage, Ms Claire Hughes talks about her role as a Professional Practice Educator with NHS 111 Wales. (1) What is your job title and your main role/responsibilities? I work for the Welsh Ambulance Service (WAST) within the Education, Professional and Clinical Practice Team (EPCP) as a Professional Practice Educator to support in developing, maintaining, and improving professi
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Home Sweet Home In-Home Care
FEBRUARY 27, 2022
Journaling can help you be a better caregiver for a loved one. A lot of us are writing down notes all the time: grocery lists, to-do reminders, appointments, meetings, events…the list goes on and on. If you are a family caregiver , you have even more reasons for writing, as you manage another person’s life in addition to your own. Journaling is an excellent way to keep everything together in one single concise location.
Comfort Home Care
MARCH 4, 2022
There are numerous reasons why people need in-home care services. For some, it may be temporary help while recovering from an injury or illness. For others, it may be daily or weekly help with the activities of daily living. And for some, it may be the support to manage a long-term illness. At Comfort Home Care, we are proud to offer a wide variety of in-home care services for our Rockville patients.
Elder Care Matters
MARCH 1, 2022
The prospect of a spouse needing nursing home care is one of the biggest financial worries for couples. With some facilities on Long Island now charging more than $600 a day, even with long-term care insurance policy benefits, the monthly out-of-pocket cost of a room in a nursing home can easily exceed $6,000. For couples… The post MEDICAID INFORMATION THAT CAN PROTECT YOUR FAMILY’S ASSETS appeared first on Elder Care Directory - ElderCareMatters.com.
Elaine Mansfield
MARCH 1, 2022
I hurry uphill, out of breath. Instead of sitting quietly at my altar inside, I push and pant to reach the top of the trail before the evening sun sinks from sight. The closest hills are across the valley on the west side of Seneca Lake, but farther west, I see rolling hills thirty miles away. When I reach the sunset bench, I want to sit, breathe, and watch the apricot orb surrounded by azure skies and luminous clouds.
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Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is transforming healthcare by enabling providers to track patient health outside traditional clinical settings. This blog explores the role of technology in RPM, including wearable devices, mobile apps, and connected medical tools that collect and share real-time data. Discover how RPM expands care access, improves outcomes, enhances patient engagement, and reduces costs by shifting from reactive to proactive care.
Home Sweet Home In-Home Care
MARCH 3, 2022
Take these steps when seeking guardianship for a senior parent. In an ideal world, our family relationships would all be helpful and positive. We would manage transitional times smoothly, cooperatively, and without any disagreement. As our parents grew older, it would be a simple process to fulfill their needs today and their changing future needs. The reality, however, is that being an adult child to older adults can be tumultuous.
Today's Caregiver
FEBRUARY 28, 2022
Join us as we celebrate Fearless Caregivers, Carol Hubler sharing her personal story of caregiving.
Euro-American Connections & Homecare
MARCH 2, 2022
Many seniors who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, refuse to stop driving, won’t accept in-home care, and resist the idea of moving to senior living because they are unaware that they need assistance. When the diagnosis is dementia, the lack of awareness can become very challenging for a family. How does a person devoted to providing quality care for a loved one succeed if the recipient cannot acknowledge that they are ill?
Healthcare Law Insights blog
MARCH 2, 2022
In this podcast episode, join our Labor Law Insiders as they discuss the unique vulnerabilities faced by the healthcare industry at this juncture of history, including the impact on bargaining and of expanded union organizing activities. Our Insiders also explore some actions that employers can take to reduce the possible conflicts between employees and management during this time of extraordinary challenge in the health care market.
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Hospice Nurse Hero
MARCH 2, 2022
This post may contain affiliate links. I will make a small commission if you make a purchase through one of these links, at no extra cost to you. Please read full disclosur e for more information. Have you ever wondered why there’s so much hype over hospice CAHPS scores? Even more so, do you struggle to make the connection between your work and these scores?
High Peaks Hospice
MARCH 2, 2022
High Peaks Hospice Celebrates National Social Worker Month from March 1-31st. We’ve asked some questions to the team members to help share their insight and allow a better understanding of them as individuals and/or the work they do. Please take a few moments to read and remember to celebrate them with us this month! Bri Eastman, LMSW. Hospice Social Worker.
Hospice of the North Coast
MARCH 1, 2022
How much we struggle to keep that which we’re soon to lose. It was so hard being on the receiving end of a daughter’s anger. It wasn’t the profanity nor the frontal attack on the care her father has been receiving but the intensity of it, the felt urgency, the palpable shock of the grief just underneath it all. Rochelle’s dad was nearing his seventh hospital day and I’ve been his doctor since he was admitted.
Healthcare Law Insights blog
MARCH 1, 2022
For many healthcare employers, phase one and phase two COVID-19 vaccine deadlines are either here or quickly approaching. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), in an exercise of enforcement discretion, has begun monitoring covered CMS provider and supplier types for implementation of COVID-19 staff vaccination requirements in accordance with the COVID-19 Healthcare Staff Vaccination Interim Final Rule.
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Explore essential topics in this ebook, including what constitutes PHI and how to identify it using 18 indicators. Gain insights into the importance of safeguarding PHI to protect patient privacy and learn about the severe consequences of HIPAA violations. Discover practical strategies for securely exchanging PHI within your healthcare organization, including assessing risks and implementing effective safeguards.
Hospice Valley
MARCH 1, 2022
76 total views Last Updated on March 1, 2022 by Frank Davis If a patient’s life expectancy is six months or less, then it may be time to go on hospice. Hospice is a program, which provides comfort care and emotional support to people who are nearing the end of their life. Hospice is helpful for […]. The post What Does It Mean To Go On Hospice Care?
Seasons Hospice
FEBRUARY 28, 2022
Dementia is a neurological disease that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. It is a progressive disease, which means it gets worse over time. Dementia can affect people of all ages, but it is most common in older adults. Although there is no cure for dementia, there are many activities that can provide stimulation and engagement. Activities for People With Dementia.
Traditions Health
FEBRUARY 28, 2022
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a lung disease that blocks airflow and makes it difficult to breathe. The two most common types of COPD are bronchitis and emphysema. Unfortunately, the effects of COPD are irreversible. If the severity of lung disease progresses to a point at which treatment is no longer effective and the patient’s life expectancy is subsequently limited, then hospice care is an option to alleviate the symptoms and help the patient maintain an optimal quality of l
Today's Caregiver
MARCH 2, 2022
A quick note on something I have written about year after year which has to do with how words can hurt. When my mother’s doctors called her elderly to her face, I saw how the light in her eyes diminished.
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