Hospice News

APRIL 24, 2024

Funding palliative, bereavement care Illinois-based Endeavor Health serves more than 1.3 The health system offers hospice and palliative care services, primary and emergency care, along with rehabilitation services, among others. We are also exploring our ability to provide bereavement camps for kids.

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Traditions Health

JULY 31, 2023

Designed to help you work through the complex issues associated with loss, bereavement services lend you extra support during one of life’s most challenging times. What are bereavement services? Bereavement is the term used for the period of sadness and mourning that follows a death. Why are bereavement services important?

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Hospice News

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Bereavement counseling will be available to families at the center for 13 months following the death of a loved one, as well as respite services for caregivers. The PeaceHealth Richard Nau Hospice House opened on Jan. We recognize how important hospice care is to the community.” Construction began in the spring of 2022.

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Seasons Hospice

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Hospice Care For Everyone Hospice care is a specialized form of healthcare that focuses on providing support and comfort to individuals facing life-limiting illnesses. In this article, we will delve into the various services that hospice care offers to patients and their families.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Francis Reflections and Treasure Coast Hospice leadership expect the affiliation to complete in 2024 and are in the process of developing a comprehensive integration plan. The two organizations share a long history that has evolved along with the Medicare Hospice Benefit. Francis Reflections CEO Joseph Killian, in a statement. “By

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Hospice News

MARCH 27, 2024

“Overall hospice and end of life care was given too little consideration and disaster management policies and actions have been enacted by the larger response community,” Baker Rogers said. They were at best insufficiently supportive and at worst partially obstructive to provision of hospice care in disasters.”

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Hospice News

APRIL 13, 2023

However, language barriers can make those patients difficult to reach, according to Lisa Wild, executive director at Hospice & Palliative Care of the Wood River Valley. Right now, all of our bereavement support groups are in English only,” Wild told local news. ““We We are working with St. Census Bureau.

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Hospice News

APRIL 11, 2024

Set to open this summer, the hospice facility will feature 15 patient beds at Lourdes Senior Community in Waterford, Michigan. Expanding hospice care in the senior community will allow for improved support and care collaboration, according to Angela Hospice President and CEO Marti Coplai.

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Shining Light Hospice

JUNE 4, 2023

When we think of hospice care, it’s common to associate it with older adults nearing the end of their life. However, hospice care is not exclusive to the elderly. Pediatric hospice care exists for children facing life-limiting illnesses, a topic that is less spoken about but is equally crucial.

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Hospice News

APRIL 10, 2024

A lack of trained staff and evolving health laws are among the leading barriers to expanding perinatal palliative and hospice care among underserved populations. The current workforce is difficult to pin down,” an NHPCO spokesperson told Hospice News in an email.

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Traditions Health

DECEMBER 19, 2023

But as their care provider, you have the opportunity to guide patients and their families to resources like hospice care that can make their remaining time more comfortable and fulfilling. As you begin the delicate conversation about choosing hospice care, make sure you cover the following talking points.

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1-800-HOSPICE

JUNE 20, 2023

Hospice care plays a significant role in providing comfort, support, and dignity to individuals with life-limiting illnesses and their families. Amidst the physical, emotional, and spiritual challenges faced during this delicate time, social workers emerge as invaluable members of the hospice interdisciplinary team.

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Hospice News

JUNE 2, 2023

Founded in 1978, Hosparus Health’s 600 employees and 500 volunteers provide care for more than 10,000 patients annually, including hospice, medical care, palliative medicine, mental health and bereavement services. “We In 2021, more than 22,000 Medicare decedents elected hospice care in Kentucky.

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Shining Light Hospice

MARCH 27, 2023

The Roles of Medical Professionals in Hospice Care Hospice care is a type of health care that focuses on providing comfort and support to patients and families during the end-of-life process. What Is Hospice Care?

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Seasons Hospice

JULY 29, 2022

Grieving Loss While Your Loved One is In Hospice Care. If your loved one is in hospice care, you may find yourself grieving their loss before they have passed away. Bereavement is a difficult process, but there is hope on the other side. Please reach out if you are walking through a season of bereavement and grief!

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Hospice News

JANUARY 19, 2023

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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Hospice News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In this Voices interview, Hospice News sits down with Melissa Kozak, Founder and Head of CitusHealth, to talk abou t the most common deficiencies found in hospice plans of care, and how Citus is helping providers to address them. Hospice News: What are the most common deficiencies found in hospice plans of care?

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Hospice News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Despite obstacles to expanding pediatric hospice care, Community Hospice & Palliative Care, has seen its program’s census and workforce grow. The Florida-based provider is an affiliate of Alivia Care Inc. Its pediatric program, dubbed Community PedsCare, has been more than 20 years in the making.

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Hospice News

MARCH 14, 2024

In Calendar Year 2021, the share of hospice care days with nurse visits in the last seven days of life rose to 63%, up from 62% year over year, according to the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO).

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Hospice of the North Coast

AUGUST 25, 2023

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? Their aim is to elevate the quality of life.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 23, 2023

Texas-based Dell Children’s Medical Center and has partnered with Hand to Hold to strengthen mental health support for families receiving home-based pediatric hospice care. The two organizations last December piloted an in-hospital support program for neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) families in Austin, Texas.

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Hospice News

MARCH 25, 2024

Arizona-based Stoneridge Hospice launched services in 2020 with an aim to address a swelling aging population’s growing need for end-of-life care. Stoneridge Hospice provides home-based hospice and also contracts with other providers to offer facility-based services. Stoneridge Hospice launched in 2020.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 6, 2023

(Photo: Great Lakes Health Partners) What were some reasons that led to the launch of a hospice employee bereavement support group? About a month ago we had a hospice nursing applicant who came to us and mentioned that a primary concern was struggling with the bereavement side and finding some ways to cope after a patient passes.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 27, 2023

In addition to hospice and palliative care, YoloCares also offers adult day services and operates caregiver and bereavement support centers. YoloCares is among the nonprofit hospices that make up the California Hospice Network, joining the coalition last year.

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The renovated space signifies a “fresh start” and “sets a new standard” for community-based health care services, according to Hospice of the Chesapeake leaders. The hospice received the green light last April to renovate the structure on a local hospital campus. Home Health & Hospice Care Pours $2.5

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Hospice News

MARCH 8, 2024

Evolutions in reproductive health laws may have reverberating impacts on the demand and delivery of perinatal hospice care. Perinatal hospice care is provided to families choosing to continue a pregnancy following a life-limiting prenatal diagnosis indicating a high risk of mortality before or shortly after birth.

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Shining Light Hospice

APRIL 8, 2022

In the next section, we will discuss the differences between Hospice and Home Health care. What Is Hospice Care? Hospice is the care provided for a terminally ill patient who has a life expectancy of six months or less. This ensures proper access to medical, emotional, and spiritual care.

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Traditions Health

JANUARY 23, 2023

Common Questions About Hospice Care Coming to terms that a loved one may require hospice care to manage symptoms and provide social and psychological support at the end of their life can be difficult. Below are common questions you should ask to determine whether hospice care is the appropriate fit for your loved one.

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Hospice News

MARCH 19, 2024

Other stakeholders will include hospice and palliative care providers, as well as hospital-based practitioners, along with various other subject matter experts in the field, Wodatch stated. It’s a much different skill set than caring for a terminally-ill adult with adult children.”

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Hospice News

JULY 1, 2022

Good Shepherd Hospice is an affiliate of Chapters Health System and provides care to more than 4,200 patients across three counties in the Sunshine States. This will make the organization’s third center for youth bereavement in the area, with additional locations in Auburndale and Sebring, Florida.

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SAGE Palliative Medicine & Chronic Care podcast

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Many carers struggle with the practical and emotional burden of caring for a loved one at home. Carers felt ‘doubly’ bereaved when the person they cared for died and the hospice team immediately withdrew; existing bereavement services did not suit many carers, particularly younger families.

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

In her new position, Husted will oversee the company’s volunteer and bereavement programs, working to improve the patient and family experience and foster growth. Patty’s passion and commitment to our patients, their families, our employees, hospice care and VITAS are exceptional.”

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Traditions Health

JANUARY 16, 2023

The Difference Between Palliative Care & Hospice Care If you have a loved one who is living with a chronic or debilitating illness, you have probably heard of ‘palliative care’ and ‘hospice care’ and may have simply assumed they were the same. Palliative Care: What Is It? Hospice Care: What Is It?

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Hospice News

MAY 19, 2023

The nonprofit hospice has served patients in the area since 1979. Hospice Services of Lake County also operates three thrift stores. Proceeds from the stores fund its grief program, Wings of Hope Family Bereavement Camps, and also help support hospice patients and families with special needs.

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Hospice News

MARCH 31, 2023

“There has been some confusion and an assumption by some that hospice services were no longer available in our county,“ FOCH Executive Director Elena Twiss told local news. “At At present, Hospice of Central New York & the Finger Lakes is providing hospice care to patients in Oswego County.

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Hospice News

JUNE 1, 2023

Patient preferences are trending towards home-based hospice care, leaving some inpatient facilities between a rock and a hard place. Meanwhile, other hospices diversify and expand their inpatient service capabilities. Shifting care preferences are another driving force behind the closure, according to MercyOne.

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Hospice News

APRIL 22, 2022

Francis Reflections Lifestage Care recently opened a new inpatient hospice care center inside the Melbourne Regional Medical Center. A swelling demand for hospice in the community spurred the unit’s development. Francis Reflections Melbourne Care Center includes a private bathroom and overnight space for loved ones.

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