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Deathwives Founders: Death Doulas Fill End-of-Life Care Gaps, Ease Strain on Hospice Staff

Hospice News

Many come striving for change after witnessing loved ones receive poor end-of-life care or enduring bereavement without support. A death doula is a non-medical provider trained to care for a terminally ill person and their family physically, emotionally and spiritually during the process of death.

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New 2023 Laws Impact End-of-Life Care

Solace

In 2023, some new laws will impact those at the end of life or the people caring for, or grieving, them. Bereavement leave and caregiving. California has a new law requiring most private and public employers grant employees up to five unpaid days of bereavement leave after the death of a family member.

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Key Research Trends: Telehealth Impacts, Global Gaps in Hospice, Goal-Concordant Care

Hospice News

This article details recent key research findings on hospice care, including the effects of telehealth utilization among terminally ill pediatric patients, along with barriers to improved goal-concordant end-of-life care in Asia, Canada and Europe.

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How Is Dignity Maintained In End-Of-Life Care?

Seasons Hospice

Dignity Is Everything In end-of-life care, maintaining dignity is of utmost importance. It involves honoring individuals’ inherent worth and value, even during their final stages of life. In end-of-life care, preserving dignity is incredibly important.

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Tulsa End of Life Care

Seasons Hospice

Tulsa End of Life Care. Seasons Hospice is here to provide the best possible Tulsa end-of-life care for you and your loved ones. With our Tulsa end-of-life care, you can spend more time with your family and create memories that will last a lifetime. End Of Life Care Services In Tulsa.

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Places of Farewell – bereaved parents’ decision making about their child’s place of death

Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

This blog provides a summary of preliminary findings regarding bereaved parents’ decision making about their child’s place of death. Research that considers the place of death of children where death is expected, varies in number depending on diagnosis. The data collected was narrative.

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End-of-Life Doulas’ Growing Value Proposition in Hospice

Hospice News

She serves as vice-chair of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization’s (NHPCO) End-of-Life Doula Advisory Council. Doulas play an “enormous role” in creating spaces for veterans to share their wishes at the end of their lives, she said.

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