Hospice Volunteering

AUGUST 5, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused over 700,000 deaths world-wide and resulted in millions of casualties. How has the pandemic changed our perceptions, attitudes, and policies towards death and dying? Has it led to a greater understanding and acceptance of death as a part of life? Or has it increased our fear of dying, as people witness the devastation COVID has wrought in long-term care homes and other congregate facilities?

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Bayshore Care Home

AUGUST 3, 2020

Meeting a Senior’s Dietary Needs As our loved ones age, their nutritional needs change, as do their abilities to tolerate various food textures and flavors. Dexterity challenges might make it. The post Making mealtime healthy and successful first appeared on Bayshore Home Care.

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Home care Blog 52

Healthcare Law Insights podcast

AUGUST 5, 2020

COVID-19 has affected all aspects of hospice care, operations and personnel, including the person whose judgment is at the center of the Medicare hospice benefit: the hospice physician. From new regulations addressing telehealth and virtual visits to the practical changes brought on by the pandemic, hospice physicians have had to adapt to ensure continuation of services that are compliant with evolving CMS requirements.

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Hospice and Nursing Homes Blog

AUGUST 2, 2020

By Frances Shani Parker The American Psychological Association defines bullying as aggressive physical contact, words or actions to cause another person injury or discomfort. When bullying becomes embedded in the culture of a senior living community, it can include staff members bullying residents as well as residents bullying other residents. One out of five seniors is bullied by peers.

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Housekeeping Hospice volunteer Books Blog 40

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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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