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Emerging Services Help Hospice Patients Reduce Anxiety About Pets’ Future

Hospice News

Hospice patients are often concerned about the future wellness of their pets as they near the end of life, and some providers are working with organizations that help address those needs as an ancillary service. Our volunteers can help with a pet’s daily needs – things like walking, feeding, and cleaning litter boxes.

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Hospices Unveil New Inpatient, Grief Facilities Amid Rising Demand

Hospice News

Dubbed The Retreat at Quarters Lake, services available at the new center include individual grief counseling and support groups, as well as art, music and pet therapies. Veterans Guest House also provides transportation assistance to medical appointments and support for basic needs such as food, clothing and other essential items.

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Hospices Expanding Services for the Veteran Population

Hospice News

Nathan Adelson Hospice recently began a food assistance program for homebound veterans in Nevada, funded largely through donations. Volunteers in the community-based program package nonperishable food items and deliver them to veterans wherever they call home.

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Hospices Embrace ‘Same-Day Pay’ to Boost Retention

Hospice News

They’re really utilizing it to help them get from point A to point B between paychecks to get things like gas, food and just paying their basic bills. “We recently began using an on-demand payroll system, and our employees are truly embracing it,” Lewis told Hospice News.

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Emotional Wellness Activities for Seniors

Accessible Home Health Care

Cook Nutritious Food. There are certain foods that are better for our bodies and help us feel good. Everyone needs a companion , so why not try a pet on for size? Plan some get-togethers or outings in the community so your loved one can get out of their home. If that isn’t possible, video and phone calls are helpful as well.

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The Heart of Hospice Volunteers

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Then, to have these men and women (and pets) donate their time and hearts to hospice programs – WOW! Although ALL volunteers are special and truly appreciated, due to my line of work as a Hospice Nurse, I find that Hospice Volunteers are VERY special individuals. Working in the field of hospice is not an easy task, emotionally.

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Guest Post: 6 Valuable Ways to Support Veterans In Your Community

The Chaplain's Report

2: Encourage Pet Adoption Dogs can reduce depression and other mental health symptoms that a veteran may be facing after serving. Oxytocin, the “cuddle hormone,” gets released when petting and otherwise bonding with pets and is beneficial to the brain. If you’re unsure where to begin, start small.