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How Hospice, Behavioral Health May Cross Paths

Hospice News

Hospice and behavioral health care could increasingly intersect in coming years as demand for specialized care grows. But the prevalence of mental health conditions and related concerns like isolation and substance abuse mean that hospice and behavioral health providers may need to find more ways to integrate their services.

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Preventing Burnout Among Palliative Care Employees

Hospice News

Clinicians face relatively high rates of burnout “due to the secondary trauma and emotional exhaustion that develops from working with death and dying daily,” Aprille Waldrop, social services manager for Florida-based Hospice of Health First told Palliative Care News. Nursing is not the same kind of work it used to be.

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Celebrate National Home Care and Hospice Month

Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

November is National Home Care and Hospice Month, a time to honor the millions of home care professionals who provide essential health care services to patients and families in their homes. Home care and hospice care are vital for many people who face chronic illnesses, disabilities, or terminal conditions.

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Celebrating National Home Care and Hospice Month

Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

November is National Home Care and Hospice Month, a time to honor the millions of home care professionals who provide essential health care services to patients and families in their homes. Home care and hospice care are vital for many people who face chronic illnesses, disabilities, or terminal conditions.

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Celebrating National Home Care and Hospice Month

Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

November is National Home Care and Hospice Month, a time to honor the millions of home care professionals who provide essential health care services to patients and families in their homes. Home care and hospice care are vital for many people who face chronic illnesses, disabilities, or terminal conditions.

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Why You Should Start Hospice Sooner Than Later

Hope Hospice

Why should someone start hospice sooner than later? Making the decision to start hospice care for your loved one is overwhelming. But the decision is also empowering, because an array of supportive care and assistance becomes available to both the patient and family. Home health aides for personal care.

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On the Value of Social Work in Palliative Care

Pallimed

by Vickie Leff ( @VickieLeff ) Another year, another study proving the value of the palliative care social worker. It surprises me that despite much research and team role development, palliative care team members may not be aware of the importance of the palliative care social worker. As Rosa, et.al.