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Guiding Life's Journey with Care

Compassion Crossing, LLC

Guiding Life's Journey with Care

Understanding the Common Journey Towards End-of-Life

About Hospice, Actively Dying, Bereavement and Grief, Death and Dying, Dying Process, End of Life, Hospice, Last Hours, Terminal Illness, Transitioning

Holding The Hands Of A Dying Person

Caring for a terminally ill loved one can be challenging and emotional. As an experienced hospice nurse case manager, you understand the importance of providing compassionate care and support to loved ones and their families. In this educational article, we will explore the common journey that terminally ill loved ones and their caregivers face as they approach the end of life. We will summarize this journey's various aspects, offering guidance and separating fact from fiction.

Hospice Nursing ADPIE

Assessment, Best Practice, Hospice, Hospice Care Team, Nurse Skills

As a hospice nurse, you are vital in providing compassionate care to terminally ill patients and their families. To ensure the best possible outcomes, you rely on a systematic approach known as ADPIE: Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation. This process guides you in delivering holistic and individualized care, addressing not only the physical needs of patients but also their emotional, spiritual, and psychosocial well-being.

Admission Nurse: Essential Questions to Ask During the Hospice Admission Visit

Admission, Assessment, Best Practice, Compliance, Documentation, Hospice, Hospice Eligibility, Nurse Skills, Tips and Tricks, Tips For Nurses

Some Indicators For Hospice Eligibility

As a hospice admission nurse, asking the right questions is crucial for assessing patients' eligibility and providing compassionate care. This article explores critical questions to understand the patient's condition, decline timeline, hospitalizations, functional abilities, cognitive status, and comorbidities. By gathering this information, nurses can support informed decisions, tailor interventions, and ensure a "good death" for patients and families.

Assessing Patients on the FAST Scale: A Guide for Nurses

Assessment, Best Practice, Dementia, Hospice, Nurse Skills, Palliative Care, Recertification, Terminal Illness, Tips and Tricks, Tips For Nurses

As a nurse who has cared for many terminally ill individuals with Alzheimer's disease over the years, I understand the importance of accurately assessing their functional decline using the Functional Assessment Staging Tool (FAST). The FAST scale provides valuable information about the progression of Alzheimer's disease and helps guide appropriate care planning for patients and their families. In this guide, I will walk you through the process of assessing patients on the FAST scale, starting from stage 1 and discussing when to stop reading the scale for determination. I will also provide three examples of patients at various stages of the FAST scale.

Understanding UTIs in Dementia Patients: A Guide for Caregivers

Caregiving Tips, Dementia, Hospice, Palliative Care, Symptom Management, Terminal Illness, Tips and Tricks

Urinary Tract Infections

This comprehensive guide helps caregivers understand why urinary tract infections (UTIs) are prevalent in dementia patients. It provides practical advice on prevention, early detection, and effective treatment strategies. Empower yourself with the knowledge to provide the best care for your loved ones.

The Rising Significance of End-of-Life Doulas in Hospice Care

Death and Dying, Hospice, Palliative Care

This article delves into the growing importance of End-of-Life Doulas in hospice care. It provides insights into their role, their support to patients and families, and their impact on the quality of end-of-life care.

Revisiting Time Management for a Hospice Visiting Nurse

Best Practice, Hospice, Hospice Care Team, Nurse Skills, Time Management, Tips and Tricks, Tips For Nurses

Discover essential time management strategies for hospice visiting nurses. Learn how to balance patient care, documentation, and self-care while navigating the unique challenges of rural hospice work. Improve your efficiency and effectiveness in providing compassionate end-of-life care.

Understanding Your Hospice Care Team: A Guide for Patients and Families

About Hospice, Hospice, Hospice Care Team

Understanding The Hospice Care Team

The end-of-life journey can be challenging and emotional for patients and their loved ones. A dedicated team of professionals provides comfort, support, and holistic care in hospice care. Each team member has a unique role, ensuring the patient's physical, emotional, and spiritual needs are met. Let's explore the roles of different hospice team members and how they contribute to your care journey.

Hospice Eligibility for Diverse Dementia Diagnoses

Admission, Assessment, Best Practice, Compliance, Dementia, Documentation, Hospice, Hospice Eligibility, Recertification, Terminal Illness, Tips and Tricks, Tips For Nurses

Differential Diagnosis for Dementia

Exploring Hospice Eligibility Criteria for Alzheimer's, Vascular, Lewy Body, Frontotemporal and other Dementias: Empowering Hospice Nurses to Provide Compassionate End-of-Life Care

Type Three Diabetes: Unraveling the Link Between Insulin Resistance and Dementia

Dementia, Hospice, Terminal Illness

Type Three Diabetes (T3D) may hold clues to dementia. Explore the role of insulin resistance, the APOE4 gene, and personalized treatments.

Understanding Logopenic Primary Progressive Aphasia: A Guide for Families and Caregivers

Dementia, Hospice, Palliative Care, Terminal Illness

This guide delves into Logopenic Primary Progressive Aphasia, a unique form of dementia. It provides crucial insights for family members and caregivers, helping them understand the condition and provide adequate care.

Celebrating the Legacy of Florence Nightingale in Hospice Nursing

About Hospice, Hospice

In the realm of nursing, the spirit of Florence Nightingale, the pioneer of modern nursing, continues to illuminate the path for nurses across various specialties. Her legacy, rooted in compassion, patient-centered care, and unwavering dedication, resonates deeply with nurses from all walks of life. However, we discover a profound connection to Florence Nightingale's nursing model within hospice nursing. This article will explore the distinctive qualities that set hospice nurses apart, including their remarkable autonomy, acute assessment skills, problem-solving abilities, and holistic approach to patient care.

Monologue: Non-Hospice Nurse vs. Hospice Nurse

About Hospice, Hospice, Palliative Care

Hospice is very different from other kinds of nursing and health care. Most of us know that doctors and nurses in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and other places care a lot about numbers. They check your heartbeat, blood, and other things to see if they are normal. Sometimes, they do things that make you uncomfortable, like putting a tube in your nose, because they want to fix the numbers. But they don’t always think about how you feel. They are trying to fix the numbers, not you, the person. This short story shows you how non-hospice and hospice nurses are different. A hospice nurse cares more about you, the person.

The Dark Side of Hospice at a Facility

Advocacy, Dark Side, Ethical Dilemma, Ethics, Hospice, Nurse Skills

Empty Hospital Bed At A Nursing Facility

Hospice care in facilities can face challenges due to facility policies, staffing issues, and lack of coordination with hospice providers. This article sheds light on the struggles patients, families, and hospice nurses face in ensuring timely, appropriate care.

Methadone: A Compassionate Approach to Managing Terminal Pain

Assessment, Comfort Medications, Hospice, Medications, Nurse Skills, Symptom Management, Terminal Illness, Tips and Tricks, Tips For Nurses

This article delves into the advantages of Methadone over Morphine for pain management in hospice settings. It covers dosage, titration, side effects, and scenarios where Methadone may not be the best choice. Ideal for hospice professionals and caregivers seeking compassionate pain relief options for the terminally ill.

Managing Aspiration Risks in Hospice Care: A Guide for Families

Caregiving Tips, Dysphagia, Hospice, Nutrition, Nutrition At End Of Life, Symptom Management, Tips and Tricks, Tips For Nurses

This article is crafted with heartfelt understanding and care, recognizing the challenges you face as caregivers and family members of terminally ill loved ones. Our goal is to empower you with knowledge and practical advice to manage the risk of aspiration pneumonia, a common yet often preventable complication in hospice care.

Navigating Dementia Care Options: A Family’s Guide to Selecting the Right Facility

Caregiving Tips, Dementia, Hospice, Terminal Illness, Tips and Tricks

women using a rollator walking down a hallway

Deciding on a dementia care facility is crucial. This guide compares personal care homes, assisted living, memory care units, and nursing facilities, detailing Medicaid eligibility, pros and cons, and essential questions to ensure the best care for your family member.

Ensuring Quality Care: The Vital Role of Regular Care Plan Meetings

Advocacy, Best Practice, Caregiving Tips, Ethics, Hospice, Terminal Illness, Tips and Tricks

Uncover the importance of regular care plan meetings at healthcare facilities. This guide details participants, goals, benefits, and risks of non-participation.

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