Winter can be challenging for those receiving hospice or home healthcare, but with a few simple adjustments, you can stay comfortable, safe, and healthy. Community Nursing Services (CNS) is here to support you through the colder months with personalized care. Here are some winter wellness tips to help you navigate the season:
We've been hard at work and we're excited to finally share it with you! This new and modernized brand identity will better align with the evolving healthcare market-scape. Our brand refresh features a redesigned logo, updated color palette and refined messaging that emphasizes care at home. We will be rolling out these changes over the next few months.
Hospice care plays a crucial role in providing compassionate support to individuals during their final stage of life, ensuring comfort, dignity, and peace. However, recent research has raised concerns about the growing dominance of for-profit hospices, many of which are owned by private equity firms and publicly traded companies. A study by Weill Cornell Medicine, published in JAMA in November 2023, found that for-profit hospices perform substantially worse than nonprofit ones, particularly in patient communication, symptom management, and emotional support. This is troubling, as nearly 75% of hospices in the U.S. are for-profit, raising questions about the quality of care patients receive in their final days.
For almost 30 years, Caring Connections (housed in the University of Utah College of Nursing) has been offering grief support to the community and providing grief groups. CNS has been fortunate enough to partner with Caring Connections this year in offering their specific evidenced based support group content to our families. In addition, another opportunity has come our way through Caring Connections.
November is National Family Caregivers Month—a time to honor and recognize the millions of family caregivers nationwide who provide essential support to their loved ones. These caregivers, often working quietly behind the scenes, are the unsung heroes who face immense challenges every day, balancing their personal lives with the demanding responsibility of caring for family members with chronic illnesses, disabilities, or age-related conditions. This month, we take a moment to reflect on their tireless efforts, acknowledge their sacrifices, and call for greater recognition, resources, and support to ensure their well-being.
