Red M.D.
OCTOBER 8, 2020
(published in General Surgery News September 2020). The first time I saw a death certificate, I was nineteen years old. The cause of death was listed as “laceration of the trachea and esophagus, also laceration of heart and lungs with fractures and bleeding caused by two gun shots in the neck and chest.” The death certificate belonged to my father, killed by a terrorist while on a business trip in Cairo, Egypt.
Hope Hospice
OCTOBER 5, 2020
At the time of this writing, our country is still in the throes of a pandemic and avoiding prolonged contact with people outside one’s own household is advised. So it feels strange to stress the importance of having an active support team in place to assist with the care of elderly and/or chronically ill loved ones. But I’ve come to realize over these past few months that, in times of isolation, seeking and accepting help from others is more important than ever; not only will we receive th
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Hospice and Nursing Homes Blog
OCTOBER 5, 2020
"The wound is not my fault. But the healing is my responsibility." Healing the spirit has often been associated positively in healthcare by patients and healthcare providers. That perspective has been associated with successful aging and a better tolerance of physical and emotional stress. The ability to cope with serious diseases and with isolation is especially important in older adults.
AlayaCare
OCTOBER 6, 2020
In the middle of a pandemic – indeed, amidst a growing second wave of COVID-19 for many countries – it can be difficult to think about an “after” scenario, when the world returns to some semblance of normal. What a year. Yet therein lies the issue, as wha t we remember as normal in 2019 will not return to our industry as we know it. That’s not inherently a bad thing though: like all the waves of change private duty agencies have endured in recent years – from new payment models and government
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Hope Hospice
OCTOBER 5, 2020
Hope Hospice is publishing a five-part monthly series about common family caregiver mistakes. Following is Part 3. This series is written by Debbie Emerson , MS, Hope Hospice Community Health Educator. Revisit Part 1: Not Planning in Advance . Revisit Part 1.5: Not Having Healthcare, Financial, and Legal Affairs in Order. Revisit Part 2: Not Hiring In-Home Help.
AlayaCare
OCTOBER 6, 2020
Inside our technology company, it’s not just developers who conceive the next innovation. Our gears turn in sync with the actual needs of home care agencies and their clients. Our teams at AlayaCare exist within a community, and we’ve always welcomed and installed ideas that originate with our collaborators: the people who use our software every workday.
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