GeriPal
MARCH 24, 2022
Summary Transcript Summary. One of my favorite Piece of My Mind essays in JAMA is by Rebecca Sudore, titled, “ Can We Agree to Disagree? ” . And today our guests agree to disagree. . And yet, and yet…. They also agree across a whole range of issues, some of which surprised us. This is the latest in our series of podcasts on concerns about, and potential of advance care planning.
HopeHealth
MARCH 25, 2022
A music therapist who can play 30 instruments helps comfort children with life-threatening illnesses through HopeHealth’s palliative care program. The post Music therapist eases pain for children in palliative care appeared first on HopeHealth.
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Pallimed
MARCH 21, 2022
by Drew Rosielle ( @drosielle ) I am proposing we do away with equianalgesic table (EAT) as a tool to inform clinical decisions about opioid rotations/conversions. Fundamentally, EATs create too many problems, and there are simpler and safer ways to teach clinicians how to convert between different opioids. Part 1: New Data Can't Fix the EAT A couple HPM fellows every year ask me which table do I prefer to use—the old EAT or the new one?
Chicago Caregiving
MARCH 23, 2022
Stumped for a birthday gift for an aging loved one ? If you’re looking for a gift that’s more personal than yet another gift card or pair of slippers, consider making them a family photo memory calendar. Create a personalized wall or desk calendar featuring family photos along with significant family dates. “Older people love receiving them as gifts,” says Amy Krause, director of marketing and communications for North Shore Senior Center in Northfield.
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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.
Caring Senior Service
MARCH 21, 2022
As seniors age, they may begin to lose sight of their purpose or relevance in life. This is due in large part to the fact that life tends to slow down. We retire from our careers, our kids grow up and establish families of their own, we become less interested in or able to do things we once enjoyed. These changes can cause seniors to feel forgotten, worthless, or meaningless.
Together for Short Lives
MARCH 23, 2022
Together for Short Lives has welcomed the action set out by the Chancellor of the Exchequer in today’s (23 March) Spring Statement to alleviate the financial pressure on families. However, as the cost of living rises sharply, we call on the government to go much further to help families of children with life-limiting and life-threatening […]. The post We welcome Chancellor’s action on cost of living – but more is needed to help hard pressed families caring for seriously ill children appear
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Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs
MARCH 20, 2022
The current Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the impact of the health care staffing crisis. As of June 2021, there were 38,952 registered nurse vacancies across the health service in England. In addition, nurses are the largest occupational group impacted by Long Covid. Given this, you might imagine appropriate support would be in place to support these colleagues to return to work.
Home With Help
MARCH 21, 2022
The older we get, it seems that most of us need medication for a variety of reasons. Some people take quite a few different medications together. As a Home Care Agency, we have seen where this can cause lots of issues. This is why we think medication safety is an important topic. So, here are some do’s and don’ts as well as questions you can ask your doctor when it comes to medication.
Together for Short Lives
MARCH 22, 2022
Breakfast in bed. Flowers and a card: “Happy Mother’s Day Mummy.” For most families, it’s a day of celebration. But for mums grieving the loss of their child, or those hoping and wishing their seriously ill child will survive one more Mother’s Day, it can be a cruel reminder of all they have lost, or […]. The post More Mothers than ever face a Mother’s Day which could be their last with their child appeared first on Together for Short Lives.
Responsive Home Care
MARCH 24, 2022
If you’ve ever observed young children at the park, you know how quickly friendships are formed. A small group might be playing hide-and-seek, and a newcomer dashes over with a breathless, “Can I play?” In most cases, the response is a resounding, “Sure!” and thus – instant friends. If only it were that simple as […]. The post How to Build New Senior Friendships appeared first on Responsive Home Care.
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Today's Caregiver
MARCH 24, 2022
Healthy eating is recommended throughout life, but as we age certain factors can affect our nutrient needs. Choosing a variety of foods from all the food groups (vegetables, fruits, grains, dairy and protein foods) will help you.
The World According to Dr. El
MARCH 22, 2022
Dr. El. I had the pleasure of being interviewed recently by Susan Ryan, senior director of The Green House Project, for her Elevate Eldercare podcast. As I remarked to her, what could be better than talking with someone kind and knowledgeable about something I’ve been obsessed with for more than 20 years? We spoke about the experiences that inform my thinking about long-term care, and we addressed topics such as the disconnect between mental and physical health, the moral injury and staff burnou
Nurse Keith's Digital Doorway
MARCH 21, 2022
As a seasoned career coach working with nurses and other healthcare professionals, I often hear stories from my clients that are both heartbreaking and maddening. Nurses and nursing students go through so much in their careers, and there can be plenty of pain, struggle, and blood, sweat, and tears along the way. And when things go south and a nurse's career seems endangered, it can be a frightening and worrisome time.
Solace
MARCH 24, 2022
As a report by two nonprofit consumer advocacy groups confirm, giving consumers transparent pricing for funeral and cremation costs will save them money. Transparency loophole exploited in California. The Funeral Consumers Alliance and the Consumer Federation of America looked into prices in California, the only state where the law requires funeral prices to be posted online.
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Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing
MARCH 21, 2022
When it’s Time to Address Greater Care for Loved Ones. How best to care for older adults becomes an increasingly pressing question for loved ones and caretakers. Whether health care is needed because an elder is recovering from injury or dealing with the aging process the desire to stay at home is almost universal. Even if another kind of health care situation will be needed, home health care is a comfortable way to transition to more active and involved help and health care.
Boca Home Care Services
MARCH 23, 2022
I asked one of my writers to do something unusual, to produce an article about his perspective and personal experience with aging. Here is his response: The Good And The Not-So-Good Things About The Affair Of Aging: A First-Person Account. My Early Preoccupations with Old Age. What would it be like being old? What would old age be like? I used to be intrigued by the affair of turning old and my preoccupation with it began no later than when I was in my late thirties.
Diversity Nursing
MARCH 24, 2022
In the United States, drug overdose deaths have reached historical rates. From September 2020 to September 2021, more than 104,000 Americans died due to a drug overdose. Harm reduction services play a key role in preventing death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse or disorder. According to DrugPolicy.org , harm reduction is based on acknowledging the dignity and humanity of people who use substances and bringing them into a community of care in order to minimize negative consequenc
Home Care Pulse
MARCH 23, 2022
HOME CARE WEBINAR. Prepping for Pending Audits: Hospice Eligibility in 2023 Wednesday, May 4th, 2022. 2:00pm EST | 60 min. The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Office of the Inspector General [OIG] recently announced a pending nationwide audit of hospice beneficiary eligibility. The OIG audit issue date is fiscal year 2023 and will focus on hospice beneficiaries that haven’t had an inpatient hospital stay or emergency department visit in a certain time period, prior to their start
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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.
Healthcare Law Insights blog
MARCH 25, 2022
On March 23, 2022, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a notice in the federal register announcing a limited re-opening of the comment period regarding OSHA’s final standard to protect healthcare and healthcare support service workers from occupational exposure to COVID-19. The comment period will end on April 22, 2022, and the virtual public hearing will be held on April 27, 2022.
Euro-American Connections & Homecare
MARCH 23, 2022
With the onset of spring come many opportunities for older adults to engage in a variety of beneficial activities. What better way to welcome the fresh new season than by spending your free time outdoors in the sunshine? Here are 3 activities that you can do with your loved ones to enjoy springtime while still being safe. The post 3 Springtime Activities For Seniors appeared first on Euro-American Connections & Homecare.
Comforcare Home Care
MARCH 23, 2022
If you are having difficulty connecting with a loved refusing your help check to see if these 12 tools help: Use warm open body language and tone of voice and facial expressions. Use positive emotions by making a warm connection. Listen carefully never argue, affirm feelings and redirect. Someone with dementia cannot be in your reality, you need to be in their reality.
HomeTouch
MARCH 22, 2022
Have you always felt like you are good at taking care of people? That you possess all the skills needed to be responsible yet friendly at the same time. Well, a live in care job might be the perfect job for you. We're here to help. Call us if you have any questions about our … Continue reading "Why a Live-in Care Job Is Right For You?". The post Why a Live-in Care Job Is Right For You?
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Explore the risks posed by non-compliant consumer apps like Instagram and WhatsApp in healthcare settings. Learn about potential HIPAA penalties and use a self-evaluation flowchart to determine your organization's need for HIPAA-compliant messaging. Discover straightforward steps to implement secure communication solutions efficiently, ensuring compliance and protecting patient data effectively.
Changing Lives Podcast
MARCH 22, 2022
Hospice Quinte’s 2nd Lucky Luxury Raffle, presented by REMAX John Barry Team, net the organization over $28K that will be used to support a variety of free-to-access hospice care services, including those being offered at the new Stan Klemencic Care Centre in Bayside.
Traditions Health
MARCH 22, 2022
Mental health concerns such as depression and anxiety are common among hospice care patients as well as their family members. The severity of mental health concerns in hospice care patients and its impact on their overall quality of life and well-being should not be understated, and it is important to have a healthy and effective way of dealing with mental health challenges for hospice care patients.
Comforcare Home Care
MARCH 22, 2022
Physical and cognitive changes in the elderly can sometimes mean it's time to stop driving. Driving is one of the greatest symbols of independence and control we enjoy. So just how do you know when your parents should stop driving? Giving it up wouldn’t be easy. And when the time comes to talk to your aging parents or loved ones about giving up driving, well, we understand how difficult that can be.
AT Home Care & Hospice
MARCH 19, 2022
Evidence-informed Home Health Managementof Total Knee Arthroplasty By: By Babatope Olusina, PT, DPT and Olaide Oluwole-Sangoseni, PhD, DPT, MSc. Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disorder that affects the articulating bones, the articular cartilage, and surrounding soft tissues. Other causes of joint pain and degeneration include rheumatoid arthritis (RA), osteonecrosis, post-traumatic degenerative joint disease, and.
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This eBook explores the critical issues of using consumer-grade messaging apps like WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and SMS in healthcare, especially home care. It highlights the negative impacts on patient care quality, data security, and HIPAA compliance and provides practical solutions to enhance communication efficiency! You will learn how to: Consolidate Messaging Platforms: Streamline communication by reducing the use of multiple apps, improving efficiency in patient care.
Changing Lives Podcast
MARCH 21, 2022
Human nature compels us to nurture our loved ones in many ways, feeding being one method - however it is important to recognize that nutrition at the end-of-life is much different than how people eat prior to illness. Find out more in this week's Changing Lives podcast.
Today's Caregiver
MARCH 24, 2022
1. Attention: The caregiver's loved one may be the 27th similar case you've seen today; but to the caregiver, this is Mom or Dad, Sister or Lover.
Comforcare Home Care
MARCH 21, 2022
Reported by WPLG Local 10 News, March 2022 by Kathleen Corso and Kristi Krueger. A pre-clinical trial involving Alzheimer’s disease is underway in South Florida and at sites across the country. Participants are being recruited for the study that utilizes a blood test that can detect a biomarker for Alzheimer’s years before the disease is diagnosed. “An ideal candidate would be someone who has a family member who suffers from Alzheimer’s, whether it be a parent or sibling, that has that history b
Hospice Valley
MARCH 20, 2022
61 total views, 1 views today Last Updated on March 20, 2022 by Frank Davis You might ask yourself which hospice is the best one when you’re searching for a hospice agency in your area. The answer to that question is not simple, as the philosophy and services offered by each hospice organization are different. In light of […]. The post Which Hospice is the Best?
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