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Psychedelics, Cannabis Show Promise in End-of-Life Care, But More Research Needed on the Risks

Hospice News

Researchers have identified a number of clinical benefits, including reduction of anxiety, depression and improved acceptance of mortality, according to a 2019 literature review in the journal Current Oncology. What hospices need to be aware of is that it’s not just the big picture, but also the little picture,” Ballentine told Hospice News.

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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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St. Croix Hospice Leverages Predictive Analytics to Boost Quality

Hospice News

Croix Hospice recently unveiled data showing how the company leveraged predictive analytics technology to improve quality outcomes. In 2019 the Minnesota-headquartered hospice provider began utilizing a predictive analytics tool from Medalogix. Croix Hospice. Through the predictive analytics data, hospice patients at St.

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St. Francis Reflections Lifestage Care Launches New Florida Inpatient Hospice Center

Hospice News

Francis Reflections Lifestage Care recently opened a new inpatient hospice care center inside the Melbourne Regional Medical Center. A swelling demand for hospice in the community spurred the unit’s development. Francis Reflections Melbourne Care Center includes a private bathroom and overnight space for loved ones.

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Enhabit Appoints General Counsel; The Denver Hospice Gets New Medical Director

Hospice News

Howe to the care team at The Denver Hospice,” Interim President Tricia Ford said in an announcement. “Dr. Established in 1978, The Denver Hospice provides care to more than 4,000 hospice and around 1,200 palliative care patients annually in nine counties in Colorado. . ALC Hospice Care Names COO.

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To Marry the Love of My Life

The Bucket-List Blog

This summer, in the middle of a pandemic and while my soon-to-be husband was receiving hospice care, I married the love of my life. I’ve been his caregiver since November 2019, when Hospice Care Plus started caring for him in our home. And Kristy, our social worker, was busy with a few surprises.

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Agape Care’s New M&A VP, New CEO Takes Helm at Community Hospice

Hospice News

I look forward to engaging our talented medical staff to lead the industry in providing end-of-life care.”. As director of pediatrics, Brazzale provided 24/7 supportive care in the home to seriously ill children and their families, and also developed educational materials for clinical staff.

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