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How would it feel if I stopped comparing myself to others? These questions, which we include each of our Care Kits, are designed to help you reflect and connect on deeper levels. Perfect for solo contemplation or sharing with your chosen family. For quieter moments, use the journal to write down and share your thoughts. You can start by answering the question on the card, but then let your mind go and write down whatever comes up. As you do that, you can decide to let the paper hold the thoughts in your brain so you don't have to! It's also ok if nothing else comes up and you just answer the question. Learn more about our Care Kits at the link in our bio.

Foremost hospice expert, Barbara Karnes, RN: Medical personnel are remiss when they stop TREATING the whole person when TREATMENT is no longer productive. https://lnkd.in/gbH6KBfg to request BKbooks newsletter delivered to your email. I DID! In these excerpts from her newsletter, Barbara instructs putting aside “the disease you are treating and look at the person who has the disease. Have an assistant do the charting and computer tasks. This meeting is about a person...who is scared, who needs comfort and compassion..." [Rather than using] "medical terminology, speak at about a fifth-grade level. Sit, rather than stand, facing the patient. Make sure you are close enough to touch should the comfort of touch be needed for reassurance, always make eye contact and speak slowly." "Appear as if you have all the time in the world--that this person is the only concern you have at this moment--and close each appointment with:    *Do you understand everything we’ve talked about?   *Do you have any questions about what we’ve talked about?   *Do you have anything else you want to talk about or ask me?" "Get into medical mode to assess, diagnose, and treat. If curative treatment is NOT an option, as will be the case for all of us someday, then make a referral to palliative care and eventually to hospice. Do not leave your patient without end of life support." Here's my conversation with Barbara: https://lnkd.in/ge5afw2b Here's my contribution--a short read DYI guide for you: https://lnkd.in/gJ94skPb  It’s not a soothing metaphor. It’s real--a real kit you create & customize. It might even get heavy. Downsize elsewhere. Keep the kit. #AgingBetterNetwork #GEROpreneur #PreActYourAge #AgingEnthusiast

Relax into the weekend with Silver Leaf PMS insights! 🌟 Dive into our blog posts for valuable tips on starting your private practice. Knowledge is power – empower your journey now! 💼

💡 Book Review - You Called an Ambulance for What? by Tim Booth The Respondr Roundup included a review of this great book by Tim Booth, who is an Intensive Care Paramedic in Australia. From the trivial to the critical, the calls recounted in the book highlight the importance of patience, empathy and quick thinking—qualities that define the best in the field. In the Respondr review we highlight lessons for every first responder, learn more - https://lnkd.in/eNHKyVsm

📚What legacy will you leave behind? Tomorrow on Great Decisions, Incredible Lives: How to Retire with Intention, we dive into the book "How to Live Forever: A Guide to Writing the Final Chapter of Your Life Story" by Kimberly Best. Kimberly offers transformative insights into end-of-life planning. Kimberly, a registered nurse with a wealth of experience in healthcare and mediation, explores how personal choices influence our legacies and the emotional health of those we love. 🎧Listen To Past Episodes Here: https://hubs.la/Q02zhgxg0

👀 Do you ask the DIGNITY question when providing care? 👀 👇 Here is the Dignity Question 👇 What do I need to know about you as a person to give you the best care possible? Actively listening to your patient's answer to the Dignity Question will help you understand what dignity uniquely means to them. You can then share this information with the rest of the care team to provide the best possible care. 💙 Looking for more helpful insights like the Dignity Question? Look no further than our textbook resources for educators! Check them out HERE 👉 https://lnkd.in/g-NzJKGW

Simply Caring is a book that will help you, as a caregiver, gain peace in knowing that you are doing the best you can and gaining the power of knowledge through this helpful resource. https://lnkd.in/dS-pdZcT

Keeping in mind patient safety, your experiences, and observations, and from you

Simply Caring is a book that will help you, as a caregiver, gain peace in knowing that you are doing the best you can and gaining the power of knowledge through this helpful resource. https://lnkd.in/dS-pdZcT

Join me for an interactive webinar on optimizing ongoing care for PIVCs after they’re placed. Melissa Murphy-Mento, MSN, RN, CPEN will share best practices and practical strategies you can incorporate into your daily routine. On April 25. Register now! #BDemployee