Author: Dominick Flarey

Prostate cancer and treatment choices: Decision shared by doctor and patient?

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Doctors strive to make treatment decisions together with their patients – but is the decision really shared? According to researchers, shared decision-making isn’t easy, and clinicians need help. The international research group has studied the decision aids for treatment choice of localized prostate cancer.

Source: www.sciencedaily.com

Understanding the treatment plan and who is the decision maker in it is key for success for the patient.  Shared decisions can be very beneficial if guided by a competent doctor.

Certified Nurse Patient Educators can play a key role in relaying plans and how to implement them with the patient

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How Corporate America Learned To Stop Worrying And Love Meditation

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What happens when a millennia-old spiritual practice is embraced by the profit-driven world of corporate America? In David Gelles’ new book, Mindful Work, the New York Times reporter offers an inside look.

Source: www.huffingtonpost.com

Good article and read for business professionals who wish to incorporate meditation into their working culture.  The many benefits of a calm and relaxed work force is well worth the time and effort to train.

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By Sharing Death on the Web, Dying May Not Feel So Alone

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When terminal illness is chronicled for all the world to witness, the end of life takes on new meaning

Source: time.com

Ideas on death and dying are more universally seen in personal cases now due to the advances in social media and how it has become a staple in American culture.   This can broaden the conversation about death and dying and expose what used to be a private thing and make it more public and known to those who seek to avoid discussing it

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The Role of the Acute Stress Response in Grief

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I want you to think about the worst moment of your life.  When was it?   What was happening?

Source: www.whatsyourgrief.com

An excellent article that looks how individuals respond to traumatic news.  With any sad or bad news, within the the first minutes, our body has an acute stress response, in grief this has been researched via Kubler Ross, Worden, Rando, etc.  The flight or fight mechanism in our body.  This article looks deeper into these ideas.

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If These Superstars Have Time For Meditation, So Do You

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One of the most common challenges that meditators face is learning how to build their mindfulness practice into already busy days. It’s not always as easy to make the time.

Source: www.huffingtonpost.com

Do you have time for Meditation?  These mega famous people do and this article looks at their thoughts on meditation and how they find time to practice

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Time to See a Hypnotherapist?

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Everyone experiences ups and downs in their lives. Most people deal with these variations in mood on their own or with the assistance of friends or family.

Source: www.huffingtonpost.co.uk

Good article on if you might need hypnotherapy.  This article lists a variety of issues that may suggest you need to see a certified hypnotherapist.

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Healthcare 101: 5 Ways to Help the Elderly in the Aging Process

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Healthcare 101: 5 Ways to Help the Elderly in the Aging Process and Pastoral Thanatology Certification

The Administration on Aging (AoA) reports the percentage of Americans 65 and older will reach nearly 20% by 2030 stretching this country’s resources dedicated to caring for the elderly. Whether you are a care provider, family member or just interested in making a difference; there are a number of ways to help the elderly in the aging process.

Navigating Health Care

Many of the elderly in this country are not equipped to manage their own health. Encouraging the elderly to establish a relationship with a primary care provider gives them an entry point into the health care system. A physician can help elderly patients understand care options, seek preventative care and remain connected to health services.

Understanding Medicare

Health insurance under Medicare can be very complicated. Helping the elderly understand the different Medicare programs including Part A for hospital and hospice expenses, Part B for medical expenses, Part D for prescription drug costs, and Medigap enables them to contract for insurance and get the appropriate access to care.

Promoting Positive Lifestyle

Two major issues facing the elderly are falls and depression. The University of Nevada’s School of Medicine reports falls as the number one cause of injury related death for individuals age 75 and older. Appropriate exercise will not only help reduce the risk of falls, it will also help prevent depression. WebMD estimates that six million Americans age 65 and older are impacted by depression. The elderly need to socialize and remain physically active to minimize the risks of falls and depression.

Preparing for the Inevitable

Preparation of an advance directive and will can lead to peace of mind for many elderly. Conversations about advance directives and wills are easier when the individual is healthy. These activities are emotionally empowering when done pro-actively but emotionally draining when done re-actively.

Expanding Resources

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports continued job growth in the area of gerontology. The US will need to expand its available resources in both government and private sectors to support the aging population. Individuals with a masters in gerontology will be equipped to help build out the infrastructure and services necessary to meet the needs of the elderly population in the future.

The elderly population is going to continue to grow. There are a number of ways to help the elderly during the aging process but those who choose to help need to understand the unique challenges and needs of this group.

 

About the Author:

My name is Lizzie Weakley and I am a freelance writer from Columbus, Ohio. I went to college at The Ohio State University where I studied communications. I enjoy the outdoors and long walks in the park with my 3-year-old husky Snowball.

 

Also, if you would like to have a more direct input into this topic and you if you are qualified, consider a Pastoral Thanatology Certification from AIHCP.

 

The Four Major Trends Driving Healthcare Job Growth

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The Four Major Trends Driving Healthcare Job Growth and Holistic Nursing Certification

Whether the role calls for a physician or medical assistant, the need for qualified healthcare workers shows no signs of slowing down. Experts from a variety of medical fields agree that the decades ahead will show a robust growth in healthcare jobs working with patients, information technology, and medical records. This future job growth will be driven by four major trends.

Obesity

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), predicts that 42% of Americans will suffer from obesity by 2030. Health conditions, sometimes terminal, linked to obesity include heart disease, diabetes, and cancer among others. Those patients will require treatments in cardiology and oncology.

Despite continued warnings from the healthcare community, public, and the media, obesity continues to prevail. In the Unites States alone, obesity has more than doubled over the past four decades. It is a simple fact that Americans live in a society that encourages food consumption—until this changes, the obesity epidemic will create a demand for more healthcare experts.

An Aging Population

Millions of baby boomers have reached retirement age. These individuals are living longer due to advancements in healthcare. Many have chronic illnesses, such as heart disease and high blood pressure that require ongoing medical attention, testing, and preventive care. As a result, the need for qualified healthcare professionals will increase. The retirement of healthcare professional will also open the door to additional career opportunities.

Information Technology Growth

Healthcare technology always seeks to improve through the reduction of errors, streamlined procedures, and the improvement of care that patients receive. These impending changes always require professionals who are adept at working with new technology. Healthcare workers with training from online radiology schools and those with information technology expertise will likely find their skills in demand as the role of technology in healthcare expands. Healthcare providers are increasingly required to play a role in helping educate and treat their patients. Healthcare equipment, ever-advancing, also requires an army of well-trained personnel.

Interest in Holistic Treatments

As interest in holistic healing strategies, alternative medicine and other non-traditional treatments increases, so does the demand for healthcare practitioners skilled in the administration of alternative therapies. Certified Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) practitioners are already finding the number of patients seeking them out increasing. Certain aspects of the Information Age, especially the widespread availability of information and educational materials becoming accessible to those who would not have otherwise known of alternative treatment options.

Healthcare practitioners skilled in the areas of massage therapy, chiropractic healing, aromatherapy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, and other holistic therapies will find that patient trends demonstrate increased interest in holistic medicine. Mainstream practitioners, for this reason, will benefit from receiving education in CAM methods and possibly integrating alternative therapies into their patient treatments.

Conclusion

Diversity and culture are additional factors that will help drive the growth of healthcare jobs. Today, healthcare services in the Unites States are administered by multilingual healthcare specialists. The need for these specialists will only increase. Government mandates also affect the regulatory and legal aspects of healthcare initiatives. Staffing ratio laws are being lobbied by healthcare professionals that will increase the number of available healthcare professionals.

Those choosing to work in the healthcare field are aware that it will be around for years to come. It is a field that can offer competitive wages and the ability to work with a diverse group of people. Many industry professionals also take pride in helping others work through and cope with their illnesses.

About the Author: Marlena Stoddard is a freelance writer who received her BA from the University of Georgia.

 

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The Unprecedented Nature of Individual Grief

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If I had a nickel for every time I’ve heard someone say they like ambiguity, I’d be pretty broke.  Studies show that making ambiguous decisions (based on little or conflicting evidence) actually activates areas of the brain associated with processing fear and emotion; thus proving that fear of the unknown is more than just an ominous …

Source: www.whatsyourgrief.com

Good article reminding us that grief while a empirical study based upon group studies of people and how they socially and emotionally react to loss, is still nonetheless a very individual experience.  To completely classify it, while important, still can be disastrous when dealing with an individual.

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64 Children’s Books About Death and Grief – What’s Your Grief

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When grief hits a family, children often become the focus – how to talk to them about death, how to recognize if they are grieving ‘normally’, how to create open communication and dialogue. etc.

Source: www.whatsyourgrief.com

Good article listing 64 books about death and grief for children.  Children can utilize these books to prepare or learn from an experience what death and grief are.

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