ALECC, Inc.

05/09/2025

ALECC is pleased to bring you our latest YouTube channel release, "Is it Time? To Prepare for HOPE". We hope you become part of our YouTube community by sharing your own stories, challenges, and triumphs in nursing and hospice care. Click Here to Watch: https://youtu.be/_8_8ahpJ8No

Join our CEO Kathy Ahearn once again as she talks on the difficult subject of end of life and deciding when it's time to consider hospice in our "Is It Time?...

03/24/2025

ALECC is pleased to bring you our latest YouTube channel release, "Is it Time? To Conduct An Effective IDG: Part 2", a continuation of our 'Is it Time' Video Series! In this one, CEO Kathy Ahearn explores how to know when an IDG is appropriate and necessary. We hope you become part of our YouTube community by sharing your own stories, challenges, and triumphs in nursing and hospice care. Click Here to Watch: https://youtu.be/ikCBM1W5GR8

03/20/2025

ALECC is pleased to bring you our latest YouTube channel release, "Is it Time? To Conduct An Effective IDG: Part 1", a continuation of our 'Is it Time' Video Series! In this one, CEO Kathy Ahearn explores how to know when an IDG is appropriate and necessary. We hope you become part of our YouTube community by sharing your own stories, challenges, and triumphs in nursing and hospice care. Click Here to Watch: https://youtu.be/8MLHHBv1Tsk

03/07/2025

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02/19/2025

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12/20/2024

New ALECC, Inc. YouTube Episode - "Is It Time?" series
Topic: Determining Hospice Eligibility for Alzheimer's Dementia Patients

In this episode of our "Is It Time" series, Kathy will focus on Alzheimer's Dementia disease and its role in hospice care. Learn how clinicians assess eligibility using tools like the FAST scale and PPS, and explore key indicators such as cognitive decline, speech issues, and physical challenges like falls or infections. We'll also discuss the importance of documenting progression and understanding the impact of comorbidities. Whether you're a caregiver or healthcare professional, this episode provides valuable insights to help answer the question: Is it time for hospice?

https://youtu.be/j6s54RSUcrk?si=1lQeO1BQFQvwCR9q

12/19/2024

"Happy Holidays - Find Out What's in Store for 2025"

In our final newsletter of 2024, Kathy expresses gratitude for the opportunity to support hospice and home health agencies throughout the year through education, mentoring, audits, and industry tools. She looks forward to expanding these efforts in 2025, including new training programs, speaking at a state conference, and launching additional resources to help agencies navigate challenges while emphasizing the importance of taking time to reflect and set goals during the holidays.

Read our newsletter: https://alecc.com/ask-alecc-faq-newsletter/ask-alecc-featured-newsletter/

12/06/2024

As the industry braces for increased scrutiny of providers across the United States, the likelihood of receiving an ADR grows. Consequently, we have developed the necessary tools to assist you in navigating this process and are offering exclusive discounts on our website: https://alecc.com/courses-and-pricing/

11/27/2024

New Video Alert: In this discussion, Kathy shares her deep passion for hospice care, reflecting on her nearly 40-year nursing journey dedicated to improving end-of-life care. She highlights the progress made in pain management, advocating for earlier hospice referrals, and the value of delivering care in patients' homes. Kathy emphasizes the importance of quality of life during end-of-life stages and acknowledges the ongoing challenges in educating healthcare providers about hospice. She also celebrates the vital role of hospice volunteers and the teamwork that defines the field, expressing gratitude for the incredible efforts of those who make a difference in patients' lives.
https://www.youtube.com//videos

In addition, don't miss our latest November Newsletter discussing the topic: What Do You Still See as Our Continued Work in Hospice?

Join Kathy as she shares insights from the CHAPCA Annual Conference, highlighting the vital role of State Hospice Associations in advocacy and support. Discover her passionate take on addressing the challenge of earlier hospice referrals, the potential of palliative care to bridge the gap, and her heartfelt gratitude for the incredible compassion hospice professionals bring to families during their most challenging moments.
https://alecc.com/ask-alecc-faq-newsletter/ask-alecc-featured-newsletter/

10/30/2024

** New Video Released Today**

This week, Kathy discusses the need for compassion towards long-term caregivers, acknowledging the deep emotional and lifestyle impact caregiving has, particularly when caregiving roles come to an end. Reflecting on her own experience caring for a parent with rheumatoid arthritis, she highlights the ongoing challenges caregivers face, the importance of continuous support, and the value of regular mental health check-ins, especially as caregivers approach key grief milestones.
https://lnkd.in/ge9b9Vhn

10/25/2024