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Explaining Hospice Care to Your Patients

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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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Common Questions About Hospice Care

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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. What Is Hospice? What Is Included in Hospice Care? How Does Hospice Care Work?

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Why Choose Traditions Health?

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When the time comes to make profound decisions about end-of-life care for a loved one, every question becomes a quest for the exceptional. A personalized approach, an unwavering commitment to comfort and dignity, and a deep understanding of each patient’s unique needs are at the heart of the hospice services we provide.

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Palliative Researcher Oliver: Family Caregivers Are Also Patients

Hospice News

The first one is with caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients that are in hospice care. This was actually a bereaved person, and they said that because their person had planted those tulips it reminded them constantly of them. And they’ll post pictures that represent their response to the questions.

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The Ups and Downs of Inpatient Hospice Care: New Facilities Open as Others Close

Hospice News

Hospice of the Midwest’s services within the Marshalltown community include assistance with medical equipment and medication order and delivery, developing patient care plans, providing home assessment consultations and a veteran honors program. has launched a new inpatient hospice facility.