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Guiding Life's Final Journey with Care

Compassion Crossing

Guiding Life's Final Journey with Care

The Double-Edged Sword: How Mergers and Acquisitions Are Reshaping Hospice and Palliative Care

Hospice, Palliative Care

As mergers and acquisitions reshape the hospice industry, questions arise about their impact on care quality. This article examines the pros and cons of consolidation, including the expansion of for-profit providers and the challenges of maintaining local identities under corporate ownership. Discover how these changes affect patients, families, and communities in the evolving landscape of end-of-life care.

Dementia with Lewy Bodies and Parkinson’s: A Guide for Families

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

Understanding Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB) and Parkinson's disease (PD) is crucial for providing the best care. This guide helps families know what to expect and how to support their loved ones through these challenging conditions.

When Death is Imminent – What to Expect from Hospice

Actively Dying, Assessment, Caregiving Tips, Death and Dying, Dying Process, End of Life, Hospice, Last Hours, Nurse Skills, Symptom Management, Terminal Illness, Tips and Tricks, Tips For Nurses

Hospice nurses are crucial in comforting and supporting patients nearing death and their families. This article explores what to expect from hospice care, focusing on patient assessments, educational discussions, and addressing common family concerns.

Understanding Korsakoff Dementia: A Guide for Families

Dementia, Hospice, Palliative Care, Terminal Illness

Korsakoff Syndrome Dementia

Navigate the challenges of Korsakoff Dementia with our comprehensive guide. Learn to recognize symptoms, understand stages, and provide compassionate care for your loved one.

Oral Ketamine in Palliative Care: A Promising Approach for Emotional and Psychological Distress

Assessment, Ethics, Hospice, Medications, Nurse Skills, Palliative Care, Symptom Management, Terminal Illness

Discover how oral ketamine is emerging as a game-changer in palliative care, offering rapid relief for severe depression, anxiety, and emotional distress. This comprehensive guide explores its potential benefits, administration methods, and important considerations for patients and healthcare providers.

RUSH Medical Center’s Caring for Caregivers: Supporting Those Who Support Others

Bereavement and Grief, Caregiving Tips, Hospice, Palliative Care, Terminal Illness, Tips and Tricks, Tips For Nurses

Hospice nurse talking with the family

RUSH Medical Center's Caring for Caregivers (C4C) program offers vital support to those caring for adults 60 and older at home. Learn about the program's comprehensive approach, including skill-building sessions, planning assistance, and care-team coordination. Discover how C4C makes a difference in caregivers' lives and improves patient outcomes.

Understanding Esophageal Cancer: A Guide for Families

Cancer, Hospice, Palliative Care, Terminal Illness

A compassionate guide for families navigating esophageal cancer. Understand its types, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, and ways to provide care and support.

Terminal Prognosis vs. Diagnosis: What Families and Caregivers Need to Know

Caregiving Tips, Death and Dying, End of Life, Hospice, Palliative Care, Prognostication, Terminal Illness, Tips and Tricks

terminal prognosis vs. diagnosis

Learn the difference between a terminal prognosis and a diagnosis, and get practical tips and resources to help you and your loved one navigate this challenging time.

Sleeping as a Prognostication Tool for the Terminally Ill

Death and Dying, End of Life, Hospice, How Much Longer, Prognostication

Laura Holding Her Moms Hand

Sleep patterns can help estimate how close a terminally ill person is to dying. Learn how changes in sleep can indicate approaching death and how to support your loved one during this time.

Poop Muffins and Power Pudding – Helping Maintain Regular Bowel Movements

Caregiving Tips, Hospice, Non-Pharmacological, Nutrition, Palliative Care, Symptom Management, Tips and Tricks

Discover how "poop muffins" and "power pudding" can help maintain regular bowel movements. These fiber-rich recipes are especially beneficial for those experiencing constipation, including the elderly and individuals on certain medications. Learn how to make these tasty, digestive-friendly treats at home.

Understanding Bowel Movements in Terminally Ill Patients

Caregiving Tips, Hospice, Symptom Management, Terminal Illness, Tips and Tricks

A Woman Near A Toilet

Understanding bowel movements in terminally ill patients is crucial for their comfort and dignity. This guide offers practical tips for caregivers and hospice nurses to manage constipation, diarrhea, and other bowel issues, ensuring patients' better quality of life.

Understanding and Revoking Hospice Services

About Hospice, Hospice

Revoking From Hospice

Understanding when and how to revoke services is crucial in hospice care. This article aims to shed light on revoking hospice services, why it may be necessary, misconceptions surrounding it, and the potential impact when patients or their families decide to restart hospice care.

Comprehensive Approaches to Managing Hallucinations in Dementia Patients

Assessment, Caregiving Tips, Case Studies, Dementia, Hospice, Medications, Non-Pharmacological, Nurse Skills, Palliative Care, Symptom Management, Terminal Illness, Tips and Tricks, Tips For Nurses

Explore comprehensive approaches to managing hallucinations in loved ones with dementia. This article covers pharmacological methods, focusing on Seroquel and non-drug strategies such as Naomi Feil's validation therapy. Learn how to validate feelings, de-escalate fear, and improve the quality of life for those experiencing cognitive impairment.

Empowering Caregivers: Effective Communication with Healthcare Providers

Advocacy, Caregiving Tips, Case Studies, Ethics, Hospice, Palliative Care, Terminal Illness, Tips and Tricks, Tips For Nurses

Discover how to use the CUS tool and Caring Feedback Model to advocate for your loved one's health. This guide empowers caregivers to communicate effectively with healthcare providers, ensuring their concerns are heard and addressed.

End of Life Wound Care

Assessment, Best Practice, Death and Dying, End of Life, Hospice, Nurse Skills, Palliative Care, Symptom Management

End-of-life wound care is crucial for patient comfort and dignity. This guide covers practical tips for preventing infection, managing symptoms, and supporting caregivers during this sensitive time. Learn how to make wound care a compassionate part of hospice and palliative care.

How to Identify End-Stage Parkinson’s for Hospice Admission

Admission, Assessment, Compliance, Frontotemporal Movement Disorders, Hospice, Nurse Skills, Terminal Illness, Tips and Tricks, Tips For Nurses

Parkinson's disease stages of progression

Identifying end-stage Parkinson's for hospice admission can be challenging. This article explores key criteria, including decline in function, weight loss, swallowing difficulties, and mobility issues. Learn how hospice professionals assess patients and utilize guidelines to ensure appropriate and timely hospice care for those with advanced Parkinson's disease.

Crisis Management at End-of-Life

Assessment, Comfort Medications, Death and Dying, End of Life, Hospice, Lorazepam, Medications, Morphine, Nurse Skills, Symptom Management, Tips For Nurses

Crisis At End Of Life Dying In Pain

Discover effective strategies for managing end-of-life crises in hospice care. Learn how to recognize signs of distress, implement calming techniques, and provide compassionate support to patients and families. This guide offers practical tips for hospice nurses and caregivers to navigate challenging situations with confidence and empathy.

Understanding Palliative Sedation: A Comprehensive Guide for Hospice Care

Case Studies, Death and Dying, End of Life, Ethical Dilemma, Ethics, Hospice, Medications, Nurse Skills, Palliative Care, Symptom Management, Terminal Illness

This guide covers the essentials of palliative sedation for hospice patients, including ethical dilemmas, timing, recommended medications, and monitoring effectiveness, ensuring comfort during the end-of-life journey.

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