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Two CEOs Retire, Three Hospice Leadership Teams Grow

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Whitaker has been at the helm of the nonprofit since 2014, serving as COO prior to that. “Frank and Chris have done everything to ensure that the Calvary family is at the side of anyone who needs end-of-life care,” Decina said in a statement.

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Why Do Most People Receive Less Time in Hospice than Recommended?

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Hospice is tailored to symptom control, emotional support, and care coordination during end-of-life care. When patients receive too little time in hospice, families are more likely to be dissatisfied with the end-of-life care. They were 37% more likely to say they needed more help with personal care.

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Two Hospices Halt Services Amid Staffing Shortages

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Demographics are swelling demand for serious illness and end-of-life care in Alaska. Personal care and social work referrals will also end. Though this was a 22.26% increase from the state’s rate in 2014, it still fell below the national average of 50.3% Seniors 65 and older represent 13.6%

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