Donna Cardillo, The Inspiration Nurse

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Whether you celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, or winter solstice, it is a season of watching, waiting and preparing for the light. The symbolism is perfect for our lives as we often find ourselves in personal and spiritual darkness unable to find our way. As the old adage goes: It is better to light a candle … A Season of Watching, Waiting, and Preparing for the Light Read More » The post A Season of Watching, Waiting, and Preparing for the Light first appeared on Donna Cardillo

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Hospice of the North Coast

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy New Year – those good old familiar and welcome sayings may not be as welcome to those of us who have suffered the loss of a loved one this year. Everything is different. Every single thing. Colors are duller, food tastes bland, drinks are not quite as refreshing. What was a typical time of joy and spiritual rejuvenation may now seem dull and dreary and rejuvenation has been replaced with despair.

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Hearts for Hospice & Home Health

DECEMBER 22, 2020

By Elizabeth Townsend, RN People are social beings. With COVID-19 introducing social distancing guidelines and restrictions on visitations, social isolation and loneliness are increasing. A report referenced by JAMA discussed the need for solutions for social isolation and loneliness in older adults. There is significant documentation that social isolation and loneliness are related to a higher rate of major mental and physical illnesses, including: Cardiovascular and cerebrovascular risks

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The Productive Home Health Nurse

DECEMBER 22, 2020

This is great, you have your home health nursing orientation and preceptor time all next week…. Killin’ it! Wait, both in the same week…that doesn’t sound quite right…. Especially because Hilary definitely told you that she had 2 weeks worth of orientation and preceptor time. Hmmm, what’s really going on here…??!! Ever played this “comparison game” with your fellow home health nurse buddies?

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AlayaCare

DECEMBER 20, 2020

Among the many themes demonstrated by the year 2020 , we know now more than ever that , technology is now imperative to the delivery of ho me care. COVID-19 has accelerated the pace of change in an industry that was already experiencing waves of change ; as we wrote back in the spring , it felt like we’d done 10 years of work in 10 days. From recalibrating remote care to ensure accurate documentation and tracking online, to introducing new virtual ways to engage clients and

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Hearts for Hospice & Home Health

DECEMBER 22, 2020

By: Elizabeth Townsend, RN People are social beings. With COVID-19 introducing social distancing guidelines and restrictions on visitations, social isolation and loneliness are increasing. A report referenced by JAMA discussed the need for solutions for social isolation and loneliness in older adults. There is significant documentation that social isolation and loneliness are related to a […].

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