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Hospice Care for Veterans

Traditions Health

If you are caring for a veteran who is terminally ill or nearing the end of life, hospice care can be a smart choice. Corresponding with remedial care, hospice care focuses on facilitating a patient’s quality of life rather than extending its length. rather than merely managing their physical symptoms.

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Navigating Hospice Care: A Holistic Guide to End-of-Life Support

Hospice of the North Coast

Hospice services, a specialized form of care tailored to individuals with terminal illnesses and their families, go beyond mere symptom management – they prioritize comfort and solace. What exactly does hospice care entail? We’ll explore their objectives, eligibility criteria, funding sources, and more.

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Podcast: A conversation with Janelle Benuska on death and grief doula work

Hospice Chaplaincy

In Today’s episode, Saul talks to Janelle Benuska on her work in death care. Janelle Benuska is a death and grief doula, licensed massage therapist, energy worker, hospice volunteer, Death Café facilitator, mother, wife, and death care advocate.

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NHPCO Statement: Debunking Hospice Myths Propagated by Recent News Story

NHPCO

For Immediate Release June 21, 2023 (Alexandria, VA) – The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) published the following statement in response to a recent NBC News story on HCA Healthcare hospitals, suggesting that HCA hospitals may be inappropriately pushing patients toward hospice care.

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Tips from Caregiving Consultants: Managing the Impact When a Benefit Ends

The Caregiving Years Training Academy

Family caregivers are now scrambling to create a different plan of care and to find help. The New York Times article provides an overview of the situation. How can we manage our grief about our losses? What do we need to create so that our caree receives the help and care he or she needs?

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Navigating End-of-Life Conversations: A Guide for New Hospice Nurses

Hospice Nurse Hero

In this article, we’ll explore the challenges of these conversations and some key strategies to help new hospice nurses. Emotional Turbulence: End-of-life discussions are emotionally charged, and both patients and their families may experience a range of emotions like fear, grief, and anxiety.

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How to Build a World-Class Hospice Volunteer Program

Home Care Pulse

Article Contents: – Introduction – The value of volunteers. – How to develop world-class volunteers – Training for hospice volunteers – Focus on the little things Article Contents: – Introduction – The value of volunteers. Module 7: Grief, Loss, and Bereavement.