Judith Sands: clinical consultant and author

AuthorBlog / Caregiving / Home Caregiving / Hospice

Destress – Stress Management Apps

Caregiver stress is real with many physical and emotional manifestations. Staying in control while caregiving is challenging, as the responsibilities and functions tend to grow over time. Self-care is critical for continued well-being, staying balanced, and being able to continue caregiving responsibilities. There are many stress management apps available to support general wellbeing, some are free and others have an associated subscription fee.

September 3, 2019

AuthorBlog / Caregiving / Home Caregiving / Hospice

Palliative Care – A Top Priority

Palliative care is an underutilized service for individuals with serious medical conditions. Palliative care is focused on addressing the stress and symptoms that individuals with serious and chronic illness face on a daily bases. Physician practices and hospitals are redesigning, and expanding palliative care programs to better meet the growing need for individualized symptom management.

August 20, 2019

AuthorBlog / Caregiving / Home Caregiving / Hospice / Patient Safety

Speak Up to Prevent Falls

Falls happen for a variety of reasons and can be life changing for a growing percentage of the population. There are actions to be taken to decrease falls risk.

August 12, 2019

AuthorBlog / Caregiving / Home Caregiving / Hospice / Patient Safety

Speak Up About Your Care

Speak Up™ program, launched in 2002 has been used in more than 70 countries. It encourages patients and family members to speak up and be advocates for their healthcare.

August 5, 2019

AuthorBlog / Caregiving / Home Caregiving / Hospice

What Was The Most Helpful Surprise?

What Was The Most Helpful Surprise? Capitol Reef National Park - Hickman Trail. Picture taken by Judith Sands Surprise The Cambridge English Dictionary defines a surprise as “an unexpected event,…

July 17, 2019

AuthorBlog / Caregiving / Home Caregiving / Home Hospice / Hospice

What Made Me Smile Today?

What Made Me Smile Today? Opportunities to smile while caregiving tend to be few and far between! Often, we focus most on what is not going well! The decline in…

July 10, 2019

AuthorBlog / Caregiving / End of Life / Home Caregiving / Hospice

Bam! – You Are Now A Healthcare Surrogate

Background photo created by freepik - www.freepik.com Bam! - You Are Now A Healthcare Surrogate Your loved one or friend has named you as their healthcare surrogate; the individual who…

June 26, 2019

AuthorBlog / Caregiving / End of Life / Hospice

Your Spokesperson – Your Champion

Your Spokesperson – Your Champion Who will speak for you? Designating someone to serve as your representative to make healthcare decisions for you, if you are unable to make them…

June 17, 2019

AuthorBlog / Caregiving / End of Life / Home Caregiving / Home Hospice / Hospice

Unfinished Business

Unfinished Business Bryce Canyon National Park. Picture taken by Judith R. Sands Typically when hearing the phrase “Unfinished Business”, the first thought is that of a work or household task…

May 14, 2019

AuthorBlog / Hospice

Advanced Care Planning- The Gift of Love

Advanced Care Planning- The Gift of Love National Healthcare Decision Day April 16 is National Healthcare Decision Day is an initiative to encourage individuals to express their wishes regarding healthcare.…

April 15, 2019

AuthorBlog / Caregiving / Home Caregiving / Home Hospice / Hospice

Finding The Right Caregiver

The Caregiver Match Caregiving is like dating I often share that finding the right caregiver is like dating. There needs to be a comfortable connection between the loved one and…

April 3, 2019

Simplifying Complex Care for Older Adults

Simplifying Complex Care for Older Adults Mary Tinetti, MD is the Chief of Geriatrics at Yale School of Medicine and Yale-New Haven Hospital, and co-chair of the advisory group for…

February 4, 2019

Insensitivity to Caregivers Stings

Insensitivity to Caregivers Stings Caregiving is often a 24/7 role, and as the loved one declines the caregiving responsibilities increase. The physical and emotional toll of watching a loved one…

January 17, 2019

End of Year Personal Report Card

End of Year Personal Report Card As the year draws to an end, this is a time to review the year from a variety of perspectives. Often, an individual’s financial…

December 20, 2018

Season of Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving has become the time to show appreciation and celebration of family, health and good fortune. Expressing gratitude when caregiving, can be very challenging, especially as a loved one is…

November 22, 2018

November is Palliative Care & Hospice Care Month

November is known as Palliative Care & Hospice Care month. A time to recognize the professionals dedicated to symptom management and end-of-life care. This is also an important time for individuals…

November 7, 2018

Finding a Caregiver is Like Dating

Coming to the realization that additional caregiving assistance is needed may be obvious to some and very challenging for others to realize. The need for more caregiving support affirms that…

August 27, 2018

Caregiver – Willing, Able & Available?

The fitness for caregiving duty question should not be taken lightly. Is the caregiver Willing, Able & Available needs to be asked and responses evaluated continuously during the caregiving journey ensuring…

August 23, 2018

Hospital News and Health Report

Will your patients and their caregivers have the knowledge and experience to have a positive home hospice experience? Caregiving in-home hospice can be a complicated journey filled with challenges and…

July 23, 2018

The Caregiver’s Voice Book Review

In Home Hospice Navigation – The Caregiver’s Guide, author, nurse, caregiver, Judith Sands, focuses on hospice – what it is, the personnel involved, when and how to involve hospice, advance care…

July 9, 2018