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Older Americans Month

AT Home Care & Hospice

According to the 2020 Census , more than 55 million people aged 65 and older live in America today, and those numbers will grow in the coming years. Hospice services can be delivered in the home so individuals can live their last days with respect, peace, and dignity in familiar surroundings. population.

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The Hot Seat: Empassion Health’s Nicole McCann-Davis Discusses Health Equity Issues Percolating in Palliative Care

Hospice News

Hospice News recently sat down with McCann-Davis to discuss the scope of disparities among communities of color, plus the biggest challenges palliative care providers face to improve access to their services for patients and families in need. Health equity became a large focus for McCann-Davis early on in her career.

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NHPCO Annual Leadership Conference Celebrates Volunteers and Awards Honorees

NHPCO

Norman served on the NHPCO Board of Directors from 1997 to 2002, later returning to the Board and serving as Vice President from 2019 to 2020, and Chair from 2021 to 2022. NHPCO presented the annual Volunteers are the Foundation of Hospice Awards during a special luncheon on Monday, October 2.

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Episode 26: How Do I Help The Caregiver?

Living With Hospice

I'm not a social worker. I am a very experienced person who's been a caregiver and a longtime hospice volunteer. I've been on the inside and on the outside of hospice. Something else before we start, just to be clear, I am not offering medical advice. I'm not a doctor. I do not offer medical advice.