Only 22% of the 3 million older LGBTQ+ adults in the US feel that they can be open about their sexuality and gender identity with long-term care staff. That's 2,340,000 adults who don't feel able to access affirming, inclusive care. Here's how to help them.
November is National Hospice Hospice and Palliative Care Month and the theme for this year is "Meeting you where you are." Here's how we can honor all veterans who served our country at the end of life.
End-of-life care is a critical part of client-centered care. Learn the three signs of when your clients are approaching death.
Does oxygen do what you think it does for your hospice patients? Learn more about what oxygen actually accomplishes as patients approach death.
Hospital readmissions are costly medical events for your clients. Use these tips to train your caregivers on how to prevent readmissions.
Most seniors prefer to age in place but end up moving to senior living because of preventable problems. Here’s how you can help.
Do you have any advice for handling family drama when someone is dying?" Here's what Barbara Karnes suggests.
6.2 million people aged 65+ currently live with Alzheimer's, yet some agencies still aren't taking the time to train their caregivers to support these individuals. Here's what your team needs to know.
For most healthcare workers, some trainings and teachings rely on the medical model that says death is a failure. If we don‘t change our perspective, we will “burn out.“
Since home care is becoming increasingly client-centric, we set out to find specific ways to curate an exceptional experience for your clients in partnership with AlayaCare.
Barbara Karnes answers Linda Thompson’s question about death and the dying process.
Current research shows that following a hospital stay, receiving professional care at home can reduce readmissions by as much as 25 percent – but only if your care team has the tools and knowledge they need to make it so!
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