Hospice News

APRIL 2, 2024

Boston-based Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has launched the Neuro-Inclusive Oncology Care and Empowerment Program, a psychosocial oncology initiative focused on adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD). The new program , developed by the Institute’s Psychosocial Oncology and Palliative Care Department, serves oncology patients who have IDD, such as autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, epilepsy and fragile X syndrome. “The Neuro-Inclusive Oncology

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HopeHealth

APRIL 4, 2024

His whole life, Jack dreamed of playing the golf course at Rhode Island Country Club. Thanks to a hospice volunteer, he finally did. The post “This is your day”: A hospice patient’s golf dream comes true appeared first on HopeHealth.

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APRIL 4, 2024

Summary Transcript Summary In 1983, a 25 year old Nancy Cruzan was thrown from her car while driving home in Missouri, landing in a water filled ditch. She was resuscitated by EMS, but did not regain higher brain function, and was eventually diagnosed as being in a persistent vegetative state. In 1988, Cruzan’s parents requested that her feeding tube be removed, arguing that she would not want to continue in this state.

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Minority Nurse

APRIL 3, 2024

Kendra Coles, DNP, RNC-OB, C-EFM, NEA-BC, is a seasoned nursing leader with over 20 years of experience in the field. For 17 years, she has been dedicated to women’s services and has a wealth of knowledge in managing inpatient and outpatient obstetric care. She also has a knack for communication and team empowerment. Coles is known for optimizing performance and outcomes for obstetric and neonatal populations , achieved through fostering collaboration and building multidisciplinary teams.

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Hospice News

APRIL 3, 2024

Palliative care delivered via telehealth is effective at improving access to caregiver support. Moreover, these services can also be cost-effective, recent research has found. For the study, caregivers of hospitalized patients who dwell in rural areas participated in a randomized, 8-week intervention consisting of video visits conducted by a palliative care-certified registered nurse.

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Daily Nurse

APRIL 3, 2024

In a significant development for mental health services in the military, U.S. Navy Lieutenant j.g. Lindsay Bender demonstrated strong leadership and empathy in her contributions throughout her military career, particularly at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. This resulted in her being chosen to fill the critical leadership billet of Assistant Service Chief.

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AT Home Care & Hospice

APRIL 1, 2024

Hospice Care for Patients with Parkinson’s Disease: A Beneficial Option for Advanced Stages The Basics: Benefits of Hospice for PD Patients: Addressing Potential Concerns: Collaboration and Communication: Resources for Physicians: Hospice care offers significant benefits for patients with advanced PD, providing expert symptom management, holistic support, and respect for patient autonomy.

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Hospice News

APRIL 5, 2024

If the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) proposed 2025 hospice rule is finalized as written, hospices may encounter some hurdles implementing some of the new requirements. CMS late last month issued its proposed hospice rule for 2025. The proposal called for a 2.6% increase in hospice per diem base rates, a number that many stakeholders say is insufficient in today’s economic climate.

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Daily Nurse

APRIL 1, 2024

What is it like to work as a nurse with patients who have injured their spinal cords or who have multiple traumas? Rashidat Larsah, BSN, RN, SCN I, knows firsthand from working at the University of Maryland Rehabilitation & Orthopaedic Institute ’s Spinal Cord/Multi Trauma Unit. We asked her about her work. What follows is our interview, edited for length and clarity.

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Adobe Hospice & Home Health

APRIL 3, 2024

More than 1.7 million patients received hospice care annually in the United States. In the hospice setting, narcotics, often known as opioids, play an essential role in relieving pain and shortness of breath for our loved ones with a terminal illness. The use of narcotics in hospice care is generally safe and effective. However, healthcare The post Narcotics and Bowl Obstructions for Hospice Patients appeared first on Abode Hospice & Home Health.

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AT Home Care & Hospice

APRIL 3, 2024

More than 1.7 million patients received hospice care annually in the United States. In the hospice setting, narcotics, often known as opioids, play an essential role in relieving pain and shortness of breath for our loved ones with a terminal illness. The use of narcotics in hospice care is generally safe and effective. However, healthcare The post Narcotics and Bowl Obstructions for Hospice Patients appeared first on AT Home Care & Hospice.

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Hospice News

APRIL 5, 2024

The HAP Foundation is partnering with the Child Life Hospice and Palliative Network (CLHPN) to improve awareness of and access to child life services among seriously ill youths and their families. The HAP Foundation helps support research and education in hospice and palliative care. Through the partnership, the organization will help fuel CLHPN’s efforts to expand understanding and utilization of child life specialist services and their benefits for families facing terminal and chronic illness.

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Diversity Nursing

APRIL 2, 2024

When you first meet someone, do you automatically judge that person based upon their weight, skin color, clothing, piercings, hairstyle, disability, speech, etc? Many people automatically infer a stereotype based on someone’s appearance. This is known as unconscious bias. Recognizing and addressing biases is not only crucial for Nurses to uphold the highest standards of care, but it's also a moral necessity in providing equitable and compassionate treatment to every patient.

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American In-Home Care

APRIL 2, 2024

A diagnosis of Parkinson's disease is life-changing and raises many questions. What is Parkinson’s disease? What symptoms are expected in each stage? How will everyday life be affected? In honor of Parkinson’s Awareness Month, CareTime, American, Advocate, and Whitsyms In-Home Care offer the following information to help families provide the best care for a loved one at all stages of the disease.

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APRIL 3, 2024

There are so many life altering firsts when it comes to caring for our loved ones: the first recognition that something is wrong, the first medical diagnosis, and the first time that roles change in your relationships.

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Hospice News

APRIL 3, 2024

Aveanna Taps New Chief Legal Executive Aveanna Healthcare Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAH) has appointed Jerry Perchik as its new chief legal officer and secretary. Perchik will step into the role effective April 29. He was previously chief legal officer at diagnostic imaging company MedQuest Associates, serving in the same role at CRH Healthcare LLC prior to that.

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Chicago Caregiving

APRIL 3, 2024

Older adults face an increased risk for homelessness across the U.S. As many people search for solutions, they’re also asking themselves what it means as a society when we can’t care for our most vulnerable. Angel smiling outside his tent in Chicago’s Humboldt Park on a warm day in February. Photo by Jim Vondruska Angel doesn’t need the scars to remind him.

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AJN Off the Charts

APRIL 2, 2024

Putting concerns about the environment into practice. Matthew Lindsley Matthew Lindsley, MPH, MSN, RN, PHNA-BC, is a lieutenant commander in the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps and is engaged in clinical trials as an oncology nurse at the National Institutes of Health. He spends his weekends working the soil, caring for animals, and volunteering with a sustainable agriculture initiative to improve the quality and resiliency of local food systems in his community.

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Hospice News

APRIL 5, 2024

The scope of palliative care is broadening across the nation, but a lack of sufficient payment mechanisms is curbing growth. Patient data will play a key role in forming sustainable palliative reimbursement. Calls have grown louder for a federally established community-based palliative care benefit as demand rises among swelling aging populations with a range of serious illnesses.

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Daily Nurse

APRIL 4, 2024

If you’re a nurse who’s spent time in the healthcare job market , you know all about job interviews. But did you know that there’s another type of interview that can be a powerful tool for career development and professional advancement? Don’t fret if you’ve never heard of the concept of the informational interview because it’s easy to learn and implement if you’d like to find a new way to build your professional network and expand your career potential.

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Caring Senior Service

APRIL 1, 2024

The golden years provide an opportunity to explore new interests, stay active, and cultivate a sense of purpose. While free time could be daunting, picking up hobbies is a great way to enhance mental and physical well-being and foster fulfilling lifestyle. Here are some of the most popular hobbies for seniors that cater to different interests and abilities.

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Responsive Home Care

APRIL 4, 2024

It is a challenging predicament many family caregivers encounter: your elderly parents, who once looked after you, now resist the aid they so desperately need to remain safe and comfortable living at home. Family members face a delicate balance between respecting their parents’ freedom and protecting their safety and well-being. When you are in this […] The post How to Support Aging Parents Who Resist Assistance appeared first on Responsive Home Care.

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Hospice News

APRIL 4, 2024

Calls are growing louder for Congress to build stronger reimbursement and workforce incentives aimed at improving the availability and sustainability of rural-based end-of-life care. Rural-based hospice providers face a range of challenges to improve access among their underserved patient populations. Current reimbursement structures within the federally established Medicare Hospice Benefit do not sufficiently support the level of care needed in rural-based communities, according to the National

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Comfort Home Care

APRIL 5, 2024

April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, a month-long focus on bringing attention to this life-changing disease. It’s a time to create a greater understanding and discuss the need for support for those living with Parkinson’s Disease. Comfort Home Care has been providing quality senior care in Rockville for nearly three decades. We support families and their loved ones through the challenges of Parkinson’s with compassion and skilled support.

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The Caregiving Years Training Academy

APRIL 5, 2024

We’re building a caregiving talent pool that offer value to organizations because these professionals deliver services that make a difference. Imagine. Health care organizations, payers, Employee Assistance Programs and wellness benefits organizations set up exhibits at a recruiting event. Who are they recruiting? Individuals with a lived experience who completed specialized training in order serve family caregivers and former family caregivers.

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Chicago Caregiving

APRIL 4, 2024

Photo: Even if you got a COVID-19 shot last fall, the spring shot is still essential for the 65 and up age group. whyframestudio/iStock via Getty Images Plus Covid-19 vaccines: CDC says people ages 65 and up should get a shot this spring – a geriatrician explains why it’s vitally important By Laurie Archbald-Pannone , University of Virginia In my mind, the spring season will always be associated with Covid-19.

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Hospice News

APRIL 2, 2024

Hospice and home health provider Charter Healthcare, a portfolio company of Pharos Capital, recently filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. No public announcement was made. The petition for bankruptcy was filed in the Federal District Court of Delaware in late January, according to documents obtained by Hospice News. A public record search showed Chapter 7 filings for Charter locations in at least eight states, which span the company’s entire footprint.

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Corecubed Care Marketing Solutions

APRIL 4, 2024

From the moment a referral partner recommends a care company to the ongoing collaboration between agencies and partners, trust is the invisible thread that binds them together. Imagine this scenario: a family faces the daunting task of finding the right care solution for their loved one. They turn to a trusted referral partner—a healthcare provider, social worker, or physician—for.

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The Caregiving Years Training Academy

APRIL 4, 2024

Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans now cover Community Health Integration Services, which can provide help and support for family caregivers. Imagine. You finally make it to see your doctor. It should be an annual exam but it’s been more years than you want to admit. Caring for your parents means you have limited time for your medical appointments.

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