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Some Families May Not Access Hospice Without Caregiver Support

Hospice News

Without assistance or relief, these difficulties can impede access to hospice. Research has shown that patients who are faced with end-of-life decisions may be less likely to choose hospice unless they have a network of friends or family who can serve as home caregivers. This only worsened during COVID-19.

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Hospice Care versus Home Health Care

Shining Light Hospice

Hospice is designed to provide medical, social, and spiritual care for the terminally ill patient with the goal of keeping the patient as symptom free as possible throughout the end of their journey. What Are The Similarities of Hospice and Home Health? Hospice is indicated for end of life care for patients with a terminal illness.

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The Secret is Out: Hospice Recertification Made Easy!

Hospice Nurse Hero

Sometimes hospice patients live longer than six months. When this happens, you’ll want to use these tips to document the hospice recertification with ease. If you’ve worked long enough as a hospice nurse, then there’s a good chance you’ve had to chart a patient’s hospice recertification. How Hospice Benefit Periods Work.

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Payers to CMMI: We Need a Standardized Definition for Palliative Care

Hospice News

Torrie Fields, strategic advisor at C-TAC, spoke with Hospice News about the biggest takeaways of these discussions and what’s on the horizon for palliative care payment. The talk with CMMI was just the “tip of the iceberg” on sustainable support for palliative care, Fields told Hospice News.

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Caring for Someone with ALS

Traditions Health

In this article, we review the definition of ALS, common ALS symptoms, and how you can better help and support your loved one by seeking the assistance of hospice care services. Eventually, all the muscles that a person can control are affected, forcing the person to use a ventilator and/or feeding tube. What is ALS?

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Hospice Eligibility Checklist For Emergency Department Staff

Hearts for Hospice & Home Health

Jean, FNP Due to its busy nature, providers in the Emergency Room (ER) may not immediately identify patients for hospice care. Approaching patients or family members about hospice can also be challenging-especially if they have specific questions. What is hospice? Hospice is for patients who are at the end of life.

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Care Across the Health Care Continuum: Communication and Education are the Keys to Success

Home Care Pulse

She could no longer feed herself, much less cook, and was dependent on others for everything. Alice has stated that she is unsure about a feeding tube but is certain she does not want a ventilator or other assistive breathing device. Within a year, she could only walk a few steps with help and mostly relied on a scooter.