Minority Nurse

JANUARY 8, 2025

When you decided to apply to nursing school, a vision or purpose likely drove you. We generally don’t decide to pursue rigorous academic study on a whim. Those who choose nursing often have a special heart for serving others, and that spark can ignite our energy and push us to pursue our goals. If you’ve somehow lost touch with your vision of why you became a nurse , you may need to reconnect with that vision to feel that original spark in your heart again.

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The Caregiving Years Training Academy

JANUARY 9, 2025

“But I still have this feeling that I was a bad son, and it weighs down on all aspects of my life now. Ive become isolated in my guilt and grief. I dont know what I need to do to once again find joy.” A son wrote this to the Asking Eric columnist because he needed advice on how to manage his caregiving regrets since his father’s death.

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Caregiver Warrior

JANUARY 6, 2025

We all know self-care is necessary for Caregiver survival, so why is it so hard for us to practice it? Here's some help! The post The Truth About Self Care: It’s Not All Bubble Baths and Yoga Pants. appeared first on Caregiver Warrior.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 8, 2025

Six nonprofit hospice providers recently joined forces to form the Hawaii Palliative and Hospice Care Collaborative. The initiative is an effort to ensure sustainable access amid rising demand for end-of-life and serious illness care. The new collaborative includes Hawaii Care Choices, Hospice Maui, Kauai Hospice, Navian Hawaii, North Hawaii Hospice and St.

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JANUARY 7, 2025

When a caregiver discovers free dementia resources in Massachusetts, it leads to weekly respite care for her husband, 24/7 hospice support, and more. The post You cannot do it alone: One couples journey with dementia appeared first on HopeHealth.

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Aging Life Care Association

JANUARY 9, 2025

Choosing housing for older adults can be tricky because of all the different nomenclature used. When clients call an Aging Life Care professional, they usually have no knowledge of how each type of housing differs, or worse, they think a nursing home is the only real option for their loved one. Kira Reginato, an experienced … Continue reading Navigating Housing Options for Seniors: A Comprehensive Guide → The post Navigating Housing Options for Seniors: A Comprehensive Guide appeared

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Hospice News

JANUARY 10, 2025

Hospice chaplains often have little recourse for upward mobility along their career ladders. This can make recruitment and retention difficult among the next generation of the spiritual care workforce. More professionals from a wider range of interfaith groups are entering the field, according to Shana Sullivan, bereavement coordinator of Texas-based Heart to Heart Hospice.

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Daily Nurse

JANUARY 6, 2025

If you’re starting the new year with resolutions to exercise more, lose weight, watch less TV, or otherwise improve yourself, have you also considered making a few resolutions regarding your nursing career and professional development? While resolving to get in shape is a common direction for our thoughts to turn as the calendar flips from one year to the next, we don’t necessarily want to skimp on this other essential aspect of our lives.

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Diversity Nursing

JANUARY 9, 2025

The journey from bedside Nursing to leadership can feel like a leap into uncharted territory. However, with the right mindset, preparation, and strategy, this transition can be both fulfilling and impactful. Whether you're looking to become a Charge Nurse, Nurse Manager, or Director of Nursing, this guide provides actionable steps to help you navigate the shift successfully.

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AJN Off the Charts

JANUARY 8, 2025

“My family left after the volcanic eruption,” Sister said to me with a heavy heart. “But I asked myself, who will take care of my fellow Montserratians who stayed behind? These poignant words reflect the resilience and dedication of the nurses I encountered during my recent medical mission to Montserrat. During my time on the island, I collaborated with cardiologist Icilma Fergus Rowe of Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City, who returns each year to provide much-needed c

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Hospice News

JANUARY 6, 2025

Economic and financial headwinds have increasingly posed significant challenges for rural-based hospice providers, with some shuttering their programs in recent years. The trend has limited access to hospice services among an already underserved population while also raising concerns around quality and trust in equitable care delivery, according to a recent study.

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Traditions Health

JANUARY 5, 2025

Although you may have heard of hospice care , you may not know how its actually arranged. Because hospice is for terminally ill patients, it can be difficult to talk about for yourself or your loved one. Traditions Health understands how stressful it can be to opt for end-of-life care. Here is a guide to understanding the hospice admissions process.

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Community Home Health Care

JANUARY 6, 2025

A new year is a time for fresh beginnings and setting intentions for the months ahead. For seniors, its an opportunity to focus on wellness while embracing positive changes with healthy resolutions. At Community Home Health Care, we believe that every stage of life is the perfect time to prioritize healthy habits and create routines that support physical, emotional, and mental well-being.

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Bayshore Care Home

JANUARY 10, 2025

Embracing Floridas Winter: Home Care Tips for Seniors Winter in Florida may not bring snow-covered landscapes, but it does bring its own unique challenges. Even a slight dip in temperature. The post Embracing Floridas Winter: Home Cares Tips for Seniors first appeared on Bayshore Home Care.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 10, 2025

Hospice News spoke with a group of industry leaders about the most pressing market forces and trends that will shape the space during 2025. Their comments carried some common threads, including rising demand for care in the home, continued labor pressures, industry consolidation and intensifying regulatory scrutiny. They also spoke about the need for greater integration of hospice into the larger health care continuum and the benefits of operators broadening their scope of services.

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Responsive Home Care

JANUARY 6, 2025

Falling is something we hardly ever think about until it happens. A simple misstep, a slippery floor, or even just standing too quickly can become a life-altering event. And yet, falls are increasing, especially among older adults. Whats remarkable isnt just how common they have been, but how the risk appears to be increasing in […] The post Senior Falls Are on the Rise.

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Daily Nurse

JANUARY 10, 2025

A new study published in JAMA Network Open finds that geriatric nurse practitioners (NPs) helped expand the geriatric workforce and kept the combined geriatric physician and NP workforce on pace with the growth of the older population. It also exposes significant geographic disparities in geriatric healthcare, highlighting that nearly two-thirds of U.S. counties lack specialized geriatric healthcare professionals.

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Hospice Nurse Hero

JANUARY 9, 2025

Feeling Overwhelmed? Let’s simplify Your Schedule! I can’t tell you how many times hospice nurses reached out to me requesting help to get organized and manage their schedules. In this article, I’ll share 7 tips to help you set up hospice scheduling and visits that work for you and your patients. Managing hospice schedules and visits can feel like an endless puzzle , especially for new hospice nurses.

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Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is transforming healthcare by enabling providers to track patient health outside traditional clinical settings. This blog explores the role of technology in RPM, including wearable devices, mobile apps, and connected medical tools that collect and share real-time data. Discover how RPM expands care access, improves outcomes, enhances patient engagement, and reduces costs by shifting from reactive to proactive care.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 8, 2025

Patients with serious mental illnesses (SMI) have a range of complex needs that greater integration of psychiatry into palliative care could help address. A large issue preventing stronger collaborations is a lack of clearly defined patient eligibility criteria for palliative care delivery, according to Dr. Danielle Chammas, palliative care physician and psychiatrist at University California, San Franciscos (UCSF) School of Medicine.

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Healthy Workforce Institute

JANUARY 8, 2025

2024 has been a year of transformation and growth, and at the heart of it all has been our shared commitment to creating a respectful and healthy work culture. As healthcare leaders, we tackled some serious challenges while still managing to make progress on creating healthier, happier workplaces. Throughout the year, weve been honored to share strategies, resources, and solutions with you whether through our podcast episodes or blog posts These resources have been just a few ways weve helped y

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Daily Nurse

JANUARY 8, 2025

Meet Sarah Wellsandt, MSN, RN, an exceptional assistant nurse manager at the University of Iowa Health Care campus’s Burn Treatment Center. She has recently been honored with the prestigious DAISY Nurse Educator Award for her unwavering commitment to empowering her team through education and collaboration. What began as a volunteer experience in a hospital sparked a profound transformation for Wellsandt.

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Bayshore Care Home

JANUARY 7, 2025

Start the New Year Stress-Free with Bayshore Home Care As the New Year begins, many of us set resolutions to simplify our lives and focus on what truly matters. For. The post Start the New Year Stress-Free with Bayshore Home Care first appeared on Bayshore Home Care.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 7, 2025

Ibogaine therapy is emerging as a potential alternative to opioid treatments among seriously ill patient populations seeking pain and symptom relief. But palliative care providers need a wider window into the laws that limit utilization. Ibogaine is a plant-derived psychoactive alkaloid drug with hallucinogenic properties. It is among the federally controlled psychedelic substances being explored in therapeutic- and medically-guided palliative care patient experiences.

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Minority Nurse

JANUARY 6, 2025

Nurses face difficult situations at work, but when they become too much, a support group or union can help them advocate for fair workplace rights. Unions have existed since the early 1900s as a way for workers to enforce fair workplace practices. But unionizing can be tricky depending on where you live in the U.S. States like California, Washington State, and New York have laws that make collective bargaining easier, while other states, such as Texas, have laws that limit union activity.

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Daily Nurse

JANUARY 7, 2025

In an era where healthcare access remains a pressing issue, correctional healthcare companies play a crucial role in ensuring that incarcerated individuals receive essential medical services. These companies bridge the gap between the healthcare system and the unique needs of the incarcerated population, addressing not only physical health issues but also mental health and substance abuse challenges.

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Adobe Hospice & Home Health

JANUARY 8, 2025

Glaucoma Awareness: Enhancing Care Through Home Health Services Glaucoma, often termed the “silent thief of sight,” is a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. Over 3 million Americans are currently living with glaucoma, yet only half are aware they have the condition (Glaucoma Research Foundation, 2023). Early detection and consistent management are vital to preserving The post Glaucoma and Home Health appeared first on Abode Hospice & Home Health.

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JANUARY 9, 2025

Hospice providers across the country have recently launched new inpatient facilities as 2025 unfolds. The new year may also bring closures of certain hospice programs. VITAS Opens 2 New Locations VITAS Healthcare on Wednesday announced the opening of its new inpatient hospice unit in Fort Worth, Texas. The news follows the hospice providers recent launch of a hospital-based unit in Florida.

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Accessible Home Health Care

JANUARY 6, 2025

Its a new year. Holiday celebrations have come to a close, and lifes routine is starting to return. For some, this transition from a lot of activity back to normalcy is easy, but for seniors who are struggling with seasonal affective disorder, this can be a challenging time. With the turn of the calendar, the winter season can bring new challenges to the light that many families are not prepared for.

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Caregiver Support Services

JANUARY 4, 2025

Whether you are becoming a doctor , or you are an experienced physician, its vital that you feel comfortable and supported in your important role. This post explores three tips for new and experienced physicians. Self-Care is Important As a physician you may find that you are like most individuals in healthcare, who are generally classified as giving types of individuals.

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Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

JANUARY 5, 2025

This weeks blog is by Dr Analisa Smythe, Research Matron, Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health trust, The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust ( analisa.smythe@nhs.net ), and Dr Catharine Jenkins, Associate Professor, Dementia Care, Birmingham City University ( catharine.jenkins@bcu.ac.uk ) There are lots of reasons to publish your work: To add to the body of knowledge (high-quality, evidence-based nursing), you might want to become a recognised as an expert in your field, publishing your work can hel

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