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Lincoln, NE (PRWEB) June 13, 2012

Home Care Assistance of Nebraska, a leading provider of in-home care for senior, is pleased to add Care Managers, Cheryl Miller, Traci Hawk and Mary Lundgren to its Nebraska team.

?These professionals will be instrumental in bringing our Professional Care Management and Hospital to Home Care services to the Nebraska market,? said Matt Nyberg, President of Home Care Assistance of Nebraska.

Miller graduated from the Bryan School of Nursing with extensive experience in intensive, cardiac care at the BryanLGH Hospital and BryanLGH Heart Institute. ?Her focus on cardiac rehabilitation post-surgery aligned perfectly with our Balanced Care Method? approach to care,? Nyberg explained.

Hawk earned her nursing degree at UN Kearny. Her education and work experience has made her an expert in navigating Nebraska?s increasingly complex health care community. Patient advocacy is her passion: ?I want the best possible outcome for our clients in each unique situation. People need support understanding care options and physician?s orders to benefit from medical care,? explained Hawk.

Lundgren?s BS in Nursing is from UNMC Omaha. Spousal relocations led her to Johns Hopkins in Baltimore, MD and Baylor UMC in Dallas, TX. Her varied nursing background is an excellent foundation for a client care position at Home Care Assistance, with patient experience in post-surgery to Alzheimer?s care. Lundgren said, ?Home Care Assistance?s ?whole person? approach really supports improving a person’s quality of life; staying in the familiar environment of their own home makes a tremendous difference to well-being.?

Home Care Assistance of Nebraska Care Managers provide rigorous, in-depth training to caregivers on the latest industry trends, techniques and best practices in home care to help clients age in place gracefully. ?Our comprehensive caregiver training differentiates us in the industry and is a critical component of our success,? adds Miller.

Home Care Assistance is North America?s premier provider of in-home care for seniors. For more information call (402) 261-5158 or visit http://www.HomeCareAssistanceLincoln.com.

About Home Care Assistance:

Home Care Assistance is the leading provider of home care for seniors across the United States and Canada. Our mission is to change the way the world ages. We provide older adults with quality care that enables them to live happier, healthier lives at home. Our services are distinguished by the caliber of our caregivers, the responsiveness of our staff and our expertise in Live-In care. We embrace a positive, balanced approach to aging centered on the evolving needs of older adults. A 2012 Franchise500

Tucson, AZ (PRWEB) December 20, 2011

Unpaid bills piling up, outdated food in the kitchen cabinets, medications not being taken properly are all potential warning signs that aging parents may need help. Holiday visits are often a time when adult children may notice red flags and become concerned about the health and well-being of beloved parents. The National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers offers some tips for adult children and families visiting aging relatives over the holiday season:

A few signs that may indicate the need for professional evaluation include:

Do you notice more than usual clutter piling up, unopened mail and unpaid bills around the house?

Does your parent appear to be suddenly underweight, unusually lethargic or lacking his or her usual appetite?

Does your Mom or Dad suddenly seem to be forgetful about taking medications or frequently repeating themselves?

?Holidays are special family times, but they also give us a time to step back from work, child-rearing and other demands to notice when things may be amiss with aging loved ones,? said Susan Fleischer, president of NAPGCM. ?Geriatric care managers can help adult children and families evaluate concerns and if necessary devise appropriate, individualized care plans.?

To find a Geriatric Care Manager in your area you may visit http://www.caremanager.org

The button ?Find a Care Manager? provides an easy to use web directory; which allows you to find a care manager near you based on your zip code or city.

About NAPGCM

The National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers (NAPGCM) was formed in 1985 to advance dignified care for older adults and their families. Geriatric Care Managers are professionals who have extensive training and experience working with older people, people with disabilities and families who need assistance with caregiving issues. They assist older adults who wish to remain in their homes, or can help families in the search for a suitable nursing home placement or extended care if the need occurs. The practice of geriatric care management and the role of care providers have captured a national spotlight, as generations of Baby Boomers age in the United States and abroad. For more information please visit http://www.caremanager.org

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Aurora, CO (PRWEB) September 13, 2011

Nursing has a strong tradition of focusing on the best ways to provide excellent patient care, yet one of the greatest challenges facing nurses today is incorporating evidence-based research into an organization?s policies and procedures to improve patient outcomes.

?Much of nursing lags incorporating evidence-based practice (EBP) because many nurses lack the time and the knowledge of how to obtain EBP research, and often they lack education on how to fully understand research articles,? says Joy Green Hadden, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, assistant dean, nursing at American Sentinel University.

EBP is the integration of best research evidence with clinical expertise and patient values. EBP involves identifying solidly researched findings and implementing them in daily practices in order to increase the quality of patient care and deliver the most cost-effective nursing care possible.

Green-Hadden says that nurse managers must address these areas so that nurses become comfortable with evidence and support the usage of EBP in both clinical and non-clinical issues. She notes that EBP plays a major role in achieving Magnet Recognition Program