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The Role of Adaptive Sports in Holistic Nursing Care

Daily Nurse

It’s been proven that physical exercise, in any capacity, can improve self-esteem, build self-confidence, decrease symptoms of depression, reduce stress, improve mood, and increase energy. Home healthcare nursing is a collaborative team approach to patient care.

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A Career in Psychology: 17 Paths

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

1 Occupational therapists work in a variety of settings, including 2 : Hospitals Offices of physical, occupational and speech therapists, and audiologists Schools Home healthcare Nursing homes A psychology background is relevant for occupational therapy, as OTs work to improve patients’ physical and mental health.

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Understanding and honoring the needs of Native American elders

American Nurse

Takeaways: Four significant factors compromise care for Native American elders: healthcare disparities, historical trauma, healthcare shortages afflicting rural areas and reservations, and a lack of culturally appropriate care in long-term care facilities. Growing old in America can be frightening.