Aging Life Care Association

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Urinary Incontinence in Older Adults & Seniors By Vicki Wolpoff of NorthShore Care Supply – an Aging Life Care Association Corporate Partner November is Bladder Health Month — a month is designed to encourage you to stay informed about different bladder issues, so you can proactively take care of your bladder health or help someone … Continue reading Urinary Incontinence in Older Adults & Seniors → The post Urinary Incontinence in Older Adults & Seniors appear

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Caregiver Warrior

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Are you worried about your loved one falling when they are alone? Here's how to get them to wear a medical alert device! The post Three Great Tips to Help Your Loved One Understand the Benefit of Wearing a Medical Alert Device! appeared first on Caregiver Warrior.

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Comfort Home Care

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Most seniors will require some level of care as they get older. Receiving this care at home from a home health aide is the preferred route. It’s important to know that there are a variety of types of home health aides and programs offered. Knowing your needs is very important as you decide which type of in-home care to go with. At Comfort Home Care, we’re proud to offer a wide range of home health aide services throughout Rockville, from Alzheimer’s and dementia care to respit

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HEALTHCARE first

DECEMBER 3, 2021

In this episode of the Post-Acute POV, our host Lavin Graviss, VP of Service Delivery at HEALTHCAREfirst, is joined by Rhonda Osborne, CEO and Chief Teaching Officer, Mandy Chandler, Compliance Director, and Stormy Dismuke, Chief Nursing Officer at Shepherd’s Cove Hospice, a six-time Hospice Honors Award recipient.

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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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Diversity Nursing

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Working in a healthcare setting can be a high-stress environment. Especially during a time of crisis, many healthcare workers face burnout, worry, anxiety, and grief. Here are some ideas for improving hospital staff's morale. Mental Health Support. Healthcare workers understand the importance of self-care and mental health. It may be a good idea to offer mental health PTO days so they have an opportunity to see to their own wellness needs.

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HPNA podcast

DECEMBER 1, 2021

This episode of HPNA Podcast Corner welcomes guest Mary Kenney to share with us insight into a day in the life of a certified hospice aid. . . Mary is a certified hospice and palliative care nurse aid who has cared for those with life-limiting illnesses for over 20 years. . . In this episode, Mary speaks to the importance of certification and the role hospice aides play in the care of person and their families living with serious illness.

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HEALTHCARE first

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Two new hospice claims-based measures (Hospice Visits in Last Days of Life and Hospice Care Index) were finalized for inclusion in HQRP in the Hospice FY 2022 Final Rule and are to be publicly reported on Care Compare no earlier than May 2022.

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Comfort Home Care

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

A home care agency can provide invaluable services for anyone who needs in-home care or assistance. However, different types of agencies provide different types and levels of services. In Rockville, and throughout Maryland, Comfort Home Care specializes in senior home care , Alzheimer’s and dementia care , and injury recovery care. To help you find the best home health care agency for your needs, and to help ensure you get the assistance you need, we have put together a few tips that we hope wi

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Pallimed

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

by Matthew Tyler ( @pallidad ) Consider the last time you said “Yes” to something when you would have preferred to have said “No.” Maybe you worried saying “No” would damage a relationship. Or maybe you didn’t want to put your job at risk. In Studio Fizbin’s Say No! More you assume the role of a corporate intern on a quest to reclaim their lunch stolen by upper management.

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Executive Care

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Alzheimer’s home care is a way to care for people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia in their own homes. Alzheimer’s Disease And Other Forms Of Dementia Impair People’s Cognitive Functions. Alzheimer’s disease accounts for 60% to 70% of all cases of dementia, so it is unfortunately quite common. It is a neurodegenerative disease, which means that it degenerates brain matter.

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Download our 30-minute webinar where we delve into real-life examples of HIPAA violations and preventative measures every organization should know! You will learn: The critical factors that lead to HIPAA violations and how to identify them. Three compelling real-life cases of organizations that faced severe HIPAA penalties. Proven strategies to safeguard YOUR organization against HIPAA violations.

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Palliative Care Chat Podcast

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Trained as physician, Dr. Puchalski worked with Dr. Lynn and Dr. Teno on the SUPPORT Study. She then focused on spirituality to develop a working definiton for the field. She has worked with Dr. Ferrell to educate providers on the importance of spirituality in health care and individuals with serious illness. Trained as physician, Dr. Puchalski worked with Dr.

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Healthcare Law Insights podcast

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Strategic Restructuring for the Future: Exploring How Hospices Are Using Joint Ventures, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Service Diversification to Transform Change, transformation, disruption: whatever you want to call it, it’s happening in the hospice industry over the next 5 years. It is unquestionable that the carve-in to Medicare Advantage, the rise of value-based care and steady market consolidation is changing the playing field.

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AAHPM (American Academy of Hospice and Palliative)

DECEMBER 2, 2021

AAHPM held their first in-person Board Meeting since the start of the pandemic. Masked and physically-distanced, the Board reflected on the challenges of the past year and a half, and the opportunities for innovation to connect the hospice and palliative care community while living in a world of uncertainty. . New Content was added to AAHPM Learn this month, including the AAHPM Learn subscription , as well as eight new interactive education activities.

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Palliative Care Chat Podcast

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Trained as a nurse, Dr. Paice is an expert in pain management and oncology care. She has served on national and international pain associations. She has also been an educator and mentor for palliative nurses as an international and national ELNEC faculty. She is a palliative and pain clinician at Northwestern. Trained as a nurse, Dr. Paice is an expert in pain management and oncology care.

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