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Pleasantly confused: Finding the balance in dementia care

Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder

There is rarely a school event, teacher conference, or parent gathering where someone doesnt stop me to mention the kindness of one of these boys. Speech therapists also help manage swallowing or feeding issues to prevent complications like aspiration. A friend to everyone is just who they are by nature.

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How Home Care Agencies are Embracing Technology

Caregiver Support Services

For example, suppose a patient has a wearable that feeds information to a central computer at the care agency that crunches the numbers and assesses risk levels. It could also help with things like reduced hospital admissions.

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LinkedIn 101 for Nurses — Dare to be a Bold Networker

Daily Nurse

So, you type that title into the search bar, and up comes people, jobs, posts, events, and companies related to your search. For example, let’s say that you’ve always wondered what the career of a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) is like.

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The Ultimate Spring Bucket List To Help Nurses Recharge

Diversity Nursing

Attend Outdoor Events : Look for outdoor concerts, festivals, or farmers' markets in your area to enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of spring. Try bringing some bird seed with you to feed the local wildlife. Take the time to immerse yourself in the peaceful surroundings of nature as you observe local bird species in their natural habitats.

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The Quixotic Nurse

Nurse Keith's Digital Doorway

Choosing Our Battles We nurses have lives to live, families to feed, children to raise, and loved ones to care for. Are there behaviors, practices, or beliefs that just have to change? Do your colleagues see change as impossible; do they see your vision as unrealistic and doomed to failure?

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Why not try one of these jobs for nursing students?

The Nurse Break

This includes but is not limited to, showering, toileting, dressing and feeding to ensure quality care is delivered. Event Medic – First Aid. The exposure to first aid, team work, leadership and communication is highly beneficial as a nursing student, and you might even get to enjoy the event you’re helping at too!

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What You Need to Know About Parkinson’s and In-Home Care

Comfort Home Care

Receiving a diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease is a life-altering event not only for the individual diagnosed but also for their family. The agency has a backup plan in the event your caregiver is out due to illness. At Comfort Home Care , we understand the impact that Parkinson’s Disease can have on families.