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Five Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Dementia

Hope Hospice

Research suggests that leading a healthy lifestyle may help to reduce a person’s risk of developing dementia later in life. The general rule is what’s good for the heart is good for the brain, so both should be well looked after with a balanced diet and regular physical and mental exercise. Much of what’s needed are simple activities you can include in your regular schedule.

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Hospice Labor and Employment Trends: Labor Relations Revisited – The Union At Your Door

Healthcare Law Insights podcast

No employer wants a union. While unions have not had deep presence in hospice, hospice employers are not immune to unionization efforts. In this session, Meg Pekarske is joined by her colleagues Jon Anderson and Tom O’Day , who offer their insights on what makes unions attractive to employees and what you can do about it. The session addresses how a well-trained management staff can identify union activity at the outset and can use proven human resource best practices to effectively prevent a u

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A Great-Grandmother Who Listened

Hospice and Nursing Homes Blog

"Becoming Dead Right: A Hospice Volunteer in Urban Nursing Homes" [link] Hospice and Nursing Homes Blog [link].

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How Homecare Agencies Can Start Putting Data to Use

AlayaCare

As agencies have tapped modern software to innovate their operations, the promise of a treasure trove of information can quickly be overwhelming … if not leveraged properly. It’s one thing to have methods in place to collect data; it’s another to spend time decoding how to analyze that data in a way that enables you to gain meaningful, actionable insights.

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3 Reasons to Retire Pagers from Healthcare Settings

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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5 Ways to Reduce Home Care Worker Turnover

AlayaCare

In today’s environment, the importance of high-quality home care workers cannot be understated. Home care staff represent a key component of the efforts to lessen the strain on the hospital system in the COVID-19 era and with the proportion of seniors over 60 expected to double by 2050 the need to hire and retain high quality home care workers to meet the growing demands has never been higher.

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