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Patients in long-term care facilities often need their families, caregivers, and healthcare providers to guide and support end-of-life health decisions. Interventions from hospice and palliative care teams greatly improve the quality of life and care for patients and their caregivers toward the end of life. We work with nursing homes in Indiana to ensure that facilities check with patients and their families every step of the way to make sure wishes are respected.
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Dr. Unroe: Palliative care is underutilized in nursing homes
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Regenstrief research scientists participate in national conversation for advancement of aging research
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Novel nurse-driven virtual care model supports nursing home residents and nurses who care for them
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POLST and other advance medical planning should not be a one-time conversation
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Regenstrief geriatrician discusses pragmatic trials in long-term care
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OPTIMISTIC leader receives IU Geriatrics Legacy Award
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New program to help Indiana nursing homes deal with COVID-19
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Partnerships with health systems can provide support to nursing homes during pandemic
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Diagnosis is not enough: Predicting avoidable transfers from nursing homes is complex
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How does it compare?: Hospice care at home, at assisted living facility, at nursing home
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Study compares hospice care in nursing homes, assisted living facilities and patient homes
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