Aging Life Care Association
MARCH 8, 2022
If you are in the health and human service fields and looking for a career where you make a difference in people’s lives, stop here and watch this video. Aging Life Care Management is a fast-growing, in-demand profession where your guidance can lead families to the actions and decisions that ensure quality care and an … Continue reading Is a Career in Aging Life Care™ Right for You?
GeriPal
MARCH 10, 2022
Summary Transcript Summary. If you develop dementia, odds are you will spend the last months to years of your life in a nursing home or assisted living facility. While we like to think about how our goals and preferences will influence what that life looks like, including whether you will get potentially burdensome interventions, your fate is probably influenced more by factors like where you live and what nursing home you happen to end up in. .
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Chicago Caregiving
MARCH 9, 2022
Tech tools can help with hearing loss, without pumping up the volume. Louder is not always better. Certainly, that’s the case with TV volume. Many older adults with hearing loss turn up the TV volume to high levels, much to the chagrin of anyone else in the home. TV volume wars can be daunting, but the war to lower the volume can be won with the aid of technology, says Ann Hollander, founder of Options for Aging , a geriatric care management company based in Wilmette.
Caring Senior Service
MARCH 7, 2022
The heart works hard to provide your body with the oxygen it needs to function. It works while you sleep, eat, talk, run. It’s always working. But if the heart isn’t able to perform properly, then serious health conditions can develop. The most common cause of heart inefficiency is heart disease, which is also the #1 cause of death in the US. But this term refers to a number of different heart conditions, including 2 conditions that many people confuse: heart attack and heart failure.
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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.
Executive Care
MARCH 9, 2022
If you’re considering some kind of care service for yourself or a loved one, it might interest you to learn why home healthcare providers are in demand right now. Home Healthcare Provides An Alternative To Senior Care Communities. Healthcare is provided in hospitals, of course. But nobody lives in a hospital. For long-term healthcare, many people move into care communities.
Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs
MARCH 6, 2022
Dr Susie Cartledge, BN(Hons), PhD, FESC, FCSANZ @susiecartledge,Melbourne, Australia. Dr Susie Cartledge is a Registered Nurse and Senior Research Fellow. Her research focuses on empowering cardiac patients and their families to manage cardiovascular disease long term. There have been so many health messages during the COVID19 pandemic. Stay home, wash your hands, wear a mask, get vaccinated and so on.
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Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing
MARCH 9, 2022
The Pervasiveness of Diabetes. While everyone is familiar with the term diabetes, it is more difficult to know what it means or even more difficult to realize that it could be affecting you. In a survey conducted by the American Diabetes Association (ADA), around 68% of people did not know that diabetes is closely related to heart disease. Furthermore, the survey also revealed that about 25% of the diabetic population do not even know that they have the disease.
Boca Home Care Services
MARCH 6, 2022
Back Pain Relief In Elderly People: Alternative Treatments, Therapy, And Lifestyle Modifications. Back pain, especially lower back pain, is one of the most common complaints found in seniors. Elderly people, aged 60 and above, regularly pay visits to healthcare centers for chronic back pain problems (it is chronic if the pain or ache lasts longer than three months).
Responsive Home Care
MARCH 7, 2022
In an ideal world, our family relationships would all be positive and helpful. We would manage transitional times cooperatively, smoothly, and with virtually no disagreement. As our parents grew older, it would be a seamless process to fulfill their needs today and their needs in the future. The reality, however, is that being an adult […]. The post Is it Time To Consider Guardianship of an Elderly Parent?
Today's Caregiver
MARCH 7, 2022
After two years, multiple variants and millions of tired people, it can be hard to find comforting words to someone who tested positive with COVID-19. There are negative responses.
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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.
Solace
MARCH 11, 2022
While some ancient civilizations practiced embalming , in the United States, it was the Civil War that made the practice more common. But embalming carries both environmental concerns and extra cost, so it is helpful to know what it is and when it is needed. What is embalming? Embalming is a process used to preserve a body after death. It lasts about two weeks and is often used when families want to see a loved one’s body in a viewing or traditional funeral arranged by a funeral home.
Home Sweet Home In-Home Care
MARCH 9, 2022
Chemo can have a significant and long-lasting effect on people undergoing cancer treatment. Learn how to reduce the effects of chemo brain. Confusion. Short-term memory problems. Lack of ability to concentrate. Could it be Alzheimer’s? Possibly; but if you’re a cancer survivor, there’s another likely culprit that may be at play: chemotherapy. Known as chemotherapy-induced cognitive impairment (CICI) or “ chemo brain ,” effects like these can last for months and even years after treatment.
Traditions Health
MARCH 7, 2022
There is often a fear that morphine can cause adverse health effects. By learning more about morphine, including debunking myths and determining the truth about the treatment, you can make the best decision possible for yourself or your loved one if you are considering morphine use in hospice care. The following are five common myths about morphine in hospice care and a detailed explanation of the truth about each myth.
Today's Caregiver
MARCH 9, 2022
Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias get worse over time. Even simple everyday activities can become difficult to complete. To help cope with changes in memory and thinking, consider strategies that can make daily tasks easier.
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Want to learn how to retain your caregivers & improve caregiver retention X3? The home care industry is experiencing turnover rates of over 80%. How are you ensuring your agency is retaining caregivers? This FREE eBook from Smartcare Software is packed with industry secrets needed to keep your caregivers happy, engaged, and retained, unlocking the full potential of your agency.
NHPCO
MARCH 7, 2022
For Immediate Release: March 7, 2022. Volunteers are the Foundation of Hospice Awards Celebrate Outstanding Volunteers. (Alexandria, Va) – This week the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) will present its annual Volunteers are the Foundation of Hospice Awards during the 2022 Leadership and Advocacy Conference hosted at the Gaylord National Resort and Conference Center (March 7 – 9).
Interim HealthCare Inc.
MARCH 11, 2022
According to NPR, there are currently 54 million Americans age 65 and older–that number is expected to rise to 95 million by 2060. As baby boomers age, the demand for healthcare workers to take care of them will greatly increase. Home health and personal care aide job openings are projected to grow 33 percent from 2020 to 2030, with experts predicting an estimated 8.2 million job openings in home healthcare by 2028.
Nurse Keith's Digital Doorway
MARCH 7, 2022
Life is filled with moments of transition: marriage and divorce, birth and death, graduation, dropping out, health crises, comings and goings, and everything in between. How we approach transitions can be influenced by myriad factors, including, but not limited to, our social supports; our emotional, spiritual, and psychological health; and the nature of the transition itself.
The World According to Dr. El
MARCH 8, 2022
Dr. El. President Biden’s State of the Union address last week targeted several aspects of the long-term care industry, most of which have received more attention than his mention of reducing the inappropriate use of antipsychotic medications. As a long-term care psychologist who has closely observed the trend of increasing numbers of residents with severe mental illness who require antipsychotic medications, I’m concerned that attempts to reduce antipsychotics might disregard the needs of these
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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 11, 2022
Throughout the COVID pandemic, healthcare employers have navigated the challenge of balancing safety concerns with employee requests for religious exemption from the vaccine. Since lifting the stay of the CMS rule requiring certain healthcare workers to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, the US Supreme Court (Court) has refused to enjoin state and city vaccine mandates for workers who seek religious exemptions from such mandates.
Comforcare Home Care
MARCH 11, 2022
Caring for Someone with Alzheimer’s and Dementia: Best Practices. 1. ACCEPT SUPPORT – Our Comforcare Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) will assess/evaluate and implement a customized plan of care. A CDP is someone with a certification demonstrating achievement and specialized training in the areas of Alzheimer’s and dementia care. The CDP can offer patients/families coordination of health care services, information, support and resources. 2.
Diversity Nursing
MARCH 10, 2022
Nurses are the front-line of patient care and often spend time around their patient's family and loved ones. It's important for family and friends to be there, but in a highly emotional environment, sometimes those visitors can become a challenge. When a patient’s relative is intimidating, aggressive, or overbearing, it can be extremely difficult for Nurses to perform their jobs and feel safe.
Hospice Promise
MARCH 10, 2022
Our team is available to travel within a 65-mile radius from our location to care for patients. We also service the good folks in the Ajo area. If you or a loved one is facing a life-limiting illness, please get in touch with our office , and we will do our best to provide help and hope in any way we can! The post 65-mile Service Radius appeared first on Hospice Promise.
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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.
NHPCO
MARCH 8, 2022
For Immediate Release: March 8, 2022. Award Presented During NHPCO’s Leadership and Advocacy Conference. (Alexandria, Va) – In recognition of a lasting legacy of leadership and innovation in the field of hospice and palliative care, the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) today honors Rafael J. Sciullo with the Galen Miller Leadership Award.
Comforcare Home Care
MARCH 8, 2022
When it's clear that your elderly parent needs help because you notice they are falling behind on mail, paying bills, missing doctor appointments or not keeping up with their usual hygiene habits you cannot force them to accept help. Believe it or not, refusing help is a common occurrence among the elderly. It is important to approach the subject and conversation with empathy and respect.
Healthcare Law Insights blog
MARCH 7, 2022
Welcome to an inspiring conversation on how story can help us reconnect with mission, staff and communities. As hospices face unprecedented staffing shortages and a burnt-out workforce, a key to thriving may be to re-engage with our human essence, which can be found through story. Today’s guest, Dr. Bertice Berry, PhD , explains humans are hardwired for story—it is how we connect, reflect and grow.
Accessible Home Health Care
MARCH 7, 2022
The past two years have been challenging in many ways for a lot of people. Between lockdowns, quarantine, and travel restrictions, we have all experienced loneliness and isolation. These negative feelings undoubtedly impact all who experience them, but they can be especially damaging to seniors. Feelings of isolation in seniors have been proven to leave cognitive and physical impacts.
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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.
Today's Caregiver
MARCH 9, 2022
Three score and six years ago Due to the potential fire hazard, the fire department has refused a permit for my birthday cake next week. So, instead of blowing out candles, I’d like to share a few things I have learned from the family caregivers.
Comforcare Home Care
MARCH 7, 2022
Good Stress is called Eustress Bad Stress is called Distress. Types of Stress: Eustress vs Distress – good stress and bad stress. Acute Stress: · Most common type of stress – often considered short term stress. · Has 3 emotions – emotional stress – anger, irritability and depression. Causes muscular tension, tension headaches, back pain, jaw pain, stomach/gut/bowel issues.
Interim HealthCare Inc.
MARCH 7, 2022
?There’s no doubt about it, cancer is scary. Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths–but it doesn’t have to be. It’s one of the few cancers that can be prevented through screening. Colon cancer is preventable, treatable, and beatable. But, it’s up to you to take charge of your health and take the steps to reduce your risk.
Hospice and Nursing Homes Blog
MARCH 6, 2022
It is often said that everyone has a breaking point. What about caregivers working under very stressful conditions? What about caregivers who believe that, under no circumstances, would they ever commit an abusive act against people they have loved dearly their entire lives. Are they even aware that a buse or neglect of an elderly person can be a criminal offense, a basis for legal litigation, and not just a family problem?
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Effective collaboration among all care team members is critical to delivering better patient outcomes. A key element to achieving effective collaboration is through the implementation of a clinical communication and collaboration platform. In a fast-paced, high-stress and critical environment, people tend to do whatever gets the job done. Therefore will scramble and use the systems, people, or processes around them to get an outcome more quickly - which can often be at the expense of quality.
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