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Early Telepalliative Care Can Reduce Caregiver Burden, Improve Quality

Hospice News

Researchers have increasingly dug into the quality impacts of virtual palliative care delivery and how telehealth outcomes compare to in-person care. Rinaldi is also co-director of Mass Generals palliative care clinic. For some patients, it has to do with the respite that video visits provide, Flint said.

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Provider Partnerships Driving Palliative Care Growth

Hospice News

Drivers of palliative growth, sustainability The outlook for palliative care growth is “strong” and “substantial,” according to Dr. R. Katz Professor and chair of the Brookdale Department of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine at Mount Sinai. Sean Morrison, the Ellen and Howard C.

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5 Most Game-Changing Hospice Deals from 2022

Hospice News

billion divestiture of a 60% stake in Kindred at Home’s hospice and personal care segments to the private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice. These include a focus on smaller target acquisitions as valuations remain high across health care sectors, including within hospice, home health and personal care, according to Broussard.

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Screening for Dementia: A Podcast with Anna Chodos, Joseph Gaugler and Soo Borson

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Lastly, Soo Borson is a self-described primary care leaning geriatric psychiatrist, developer of the Mini-Cog, and co-leads the CDC-funded BOLD Center on Early Detection of Dementia. Alex 00:09 We are delighted to welcome S oo Borson, who is a primary care oriented geriatric psychiatrist. Who do we have with us today?

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The Rise of Nurse Practitioners: Revolutionizing Healthcare

Diversity Nursing

They often specialize in areas such as family medicine, pediatrics, women’s health, or geriatrics. What sets NPs apart from RNs is their expanded scope of practice, which allows them to deliver primary, acute, and specialty care independently or in collaboration with a Physician, depending on the state in which they practice.

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In-Home Care vs. Assisted Living: Making the Right Choice for Your Loved One

Comfort Home Care

In-home care services are highly personalized, ranging from a few hours a week to round-the-clock care. At Comfort Home Care, your services are provided by professional caregivers – Certified Nursing Assistant , Geriatric Nursing Assistant, or Home Health Aide – who are supervised by a Registered Nurse.

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Nurses as Key Players in Telehealth

Daily Nurse

Nurses have worked in a variety of settings in telehealth—such as school nursing, critical care, emergency care, specialty care, and geriatrics, Arends says. In addition, helping patients meet their personal care goals in their preferred environment is also optimal.”

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