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Home health users, who often have complex medical needs, demonstrate a greater propensity for requiring hospice care due to the progression of their illnesses. This increased likelihood stems from their pre-existing health conditions and the need for ongoing medical support, making hospice care a crucial component of their end-of-life journey. Recognizing this trend underscores the importance of comprehensive healthcare planning and access to hospice services for home health users. #homecare #homecareservices #homehealthcare #homehealth #hospice #hospicecare #oncall #oncallservices #callcenterservices #callcentersolutions #answeringservice https://lnkd.in/gtUfk5gJ

This article succinctly captures the terrifying non-system of health and long-term care we have in the US: its cheaper to rent an apartment and hire an aide 24/7 than to privately pay for SNF care. Its also well beyond the means of most Americans! https://lnkd.in/eeT2Qskz

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(Apologies for the paywall) Summary - Patient dies in Maroondah whilst waiting for a bed in ED 69% of patients in Victorian EDs are being transferred from ambulances to the ED within 40 mins (target is >90%) What you may not realise though is that if there is ramping, that because the ED is full - full of inpatient awaiting beds. This congestion has so many effects, including: Increased risk of death and or harm to patients Increased risk of violence Increased healthcare worker stress and burnout Increased conflict between teams - Inpatient teams conflicting with ED staff, ambulance staff conflicting with ED staff Can you imagine what kind of workplace this is for our ED staff? The meat in the sandwich, assaulted from all sides, blamed by everyone for a situation not of their making or in their control…. Look to the NHS now and the exit of their doctors from the system - we are already seeing that from our Australian ED staff…. Now think of your families, your loved ones and what they will face if they have a medical emergency. This has to stop. Ambulance ramping is a symptom of an overwhelmed system and Emergency Departments and their staff, across Australia, continue to struggle We need solutions now! More inpatient beds, 24/7 hospital functioning, improved capacity for discharge to the community and information sharing across states, hospitals and community health services How many people need to suffer and die, how many health care workers need to leave before governments implement REAL solutions (Hint: “Ramping bans” and UCCs are not real solutions) Please share #auspol #bedblock #ambulanceramping #EDovercrowding #DeadCanary https://lnkd.in/gyEfddwt

Being a care partner can sometimes include taking your loved one into the Emergency Room/Department. Keeping these things in mind can help you before, during and once you get home from the hospital. #aging #carepartners #ERvisits

Being a care partner can sometimes include taking your loved one into the Emergency Room/Department. Keeping these things in mind can help you before, during and once you get home from the hospital. #aging #carepartners #ERvisits

🚨👵 Emergency Care for Seniors with Proximity Care 🚨👵 Unexpected situations arise, and sometimes you can't be there for your elderly loved ones. Whether it's grandma feeling under the weather or an urgent commitment you can't miss, Proximity Care is here to step in at a moment's notice. 🕒 Same Day Care & Assessment: We understand that emergencies and last-minute needs are a part of life. That's why we offer same-day care and assessment services to ensure your loved ones are not left alone and in need. 👩⚕️ Ready for Last-Minute Calls: Life is unpredictable, and we're prepared for it. Our team is ready to provide immediate care when you can't. From medical emergencies to sudden schedule changes, we've got you covered. 💙 Proximity Care's Promise: Trained, licensed, and background-checked caregivers at your service. Compassionate and professional care for your senior family members when they need it the most. 📞 We're Here When You're Not: Let us be your peace of mind. We step in to provide care and comfort, ensuring your loved one's needs are met, even in your absence. 📅 Book Your Same-Day Service: Don't let the unexpected leave your loved ones unattended. Contact us for immediate care and support: Book Now: https://lnkd.in/gRSWcynN Rely on Proximity Care for those last-minute emergencies. We're dedicated to being there for your family, whenever you need us. #seniorcare #seniorliving #seniorhealth #seniorhelpers #seniorlivingcommunity #seniorhomecare #seniorcareservices #seniorhealth #elderlycare #elderlysupport #elderlycaregiving #elderlywellness #lastminute

I’m not quiet about this topic, but it needs to be discussed! Advanced care planning assures your final chapter will go as you picture it. This requires planning ahead legally, medically AND financially. Everything is expensive, even dying- and 10/10 of us aren’t getting out of here alive. #DeathDoula #EndOfLifePlanning #AdvancedCareDirectives #PlanAhead

If a caregiver comes in to help you or a loved one, it's important that they continue to do that through the COVID-19 crisis. However, you all need to exercise caution. Learn more about what you should do to keep yourself safe with tips from AARP:

ASSISTED LIVING OR NEGLECTED DYING? LAX REGULATIONS AT ASSISTED LIVING AND LONG TERM DEMENTIA CARE CENTERS, AND LACK OF ANY SYSTEMATIC GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT, HAS LED TO RECURRENT PREVENTABLE TRAGEDY “Since 2018, more than 2,000 people have wandered away from assisted-living and dementia-care units or been left unattended outside, according to The Post’s exhaustive search of inspection results, incident reports and media accounts nationwide. Nearly 100 people died — though the exact number is unknowable because no one is counting. For many, the difference between life and death was simply the weather. In cases where a cause of death could be determined, The Post found that 61 percent died after exposure to extreme heat or cold. Others died after wandering into ditches, drowning in nearby bodies of water or being hit by cars. Joseph Matthews, 77, perished from multiple organ failure after being found covered in fire ants and yellow jacket stings 20 hours after walking away from his North Carolina facility, his second disappearance. Jack Tribble, 79, wandered the woods near his South Carolina facility for nearly two weeks before dying in a pool of shallow water, according to a coroner’s report provided to his widow. The federal government does not regulate the nation’s roughly 30,000 assisted-care facilities, as it does nursing homes. Instead, regulation falls to individual states, few of which have adopted strong staffing and training requirements even as the industry estimates residents nationwide have climbed to more than 1 million, approaching the nursing home population of 1.2 million.”#assistedliving