Posts by Kendra Sanders
The Healing Power of Hospice Pet Therapy
Are you working with hospice patients and seeking dynamic ways to provide comfort and relief? Recent studies show that pet therapy, also known as animal-assisted therapy (AAT), offers enormous benefits for those facing life’s end. This blog will delve into the world of hospice pet therapy – how pets interact with patients, what training entails…
Read MoreWhy Hospice Music Therapy is Changing End-of-Life Care
Hospice music therapy is an evidence-based use of music interventions provided by a board-certified music therapist to help improve the psychological, physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of hospice patients and families. This therapeutic use of music can take on many forms in hospice care settings. Key takeaways Defining Music Therapy in Hospice Care In short, music therapy utilizes music…
Read MoreFlorida Caregiver Requirements: A Comprehensive Guide
Hey there, fellow Floridian. It’s no secret that Florida caregiver requirements are confusing. Let’s clear up any confusion about our home state’s regulations! The Sunshine State is home to over 21 million people, many of whom require the care and support of dedicated caregivers. As a home health, home care, or hospice professional or someone…
Read MoreMaster Hospice Billing Training: Boost Revenue Today!
We know that understanding hospice billing training can be a daunting task, but don’t worry; Continua Learning has your back. We offer a complete hospice training solution for your agency with over 120 hospice specific training courses, in addition to over 200 home health courses, to comprehensively address your hospice compliance training and skill-building requirements…
Read MoreHospice Nurse Training: Preparing Nurses in End-of-Life Care
Hospice Nurse Training is crucial for nurses to acquire the skills and compassion necessary for caring for terminally ill patients. These nurses provide medical expertise and emotional support. Beyond academics, empathy and understanding are vital in addressing patients’ end-of-life needs. Extensive documentation, including legal papers like advance directives and Do Not Resuscitate orders, is also…
Read MoreHome Health Aide Do’s and Don’ts: Transform Lives with Passion
As important as this profession is, there are certain home health aide do’s and don’ts that aides should follow. If you are a home health agency manager or owner, you can share this guide with your HHAs to help them better serve your patients. We’ll also answer the question “what are home health aides not allowed…
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