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What were the top 5 blogs of 2022?

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HopeHealth shared stories of compassion and care through our blog in 2022. The post What were the top 5 blogs of 2022? Here is a list of the top 5 stories our readers enjoyed. appeared first on HopeHealth

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Solace’s 5 Most Popular 2022 Blogs

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From practical advice to quirky hobbies, there was something in our After All blog for everyone in 2022. Our blog shared advice about how to make the task a little easier while noting that it can also help us remember our loved ones. Blog 2022 blogs popular blogs

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What were the top 5 stories of HopeHealth’s 2021 blog?

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HopeHealth recaps its top 5 most popular blog stories of 2021. The post What were the top 5 stories of HopeHealth’s 2021 blog? HopeHealth Blog

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Blog Takeover: A Look Back at Georgia’s 2022 Legislative Session

Hearts for Home Care

The post Blog Takeover: A Look Back at Georgia’s 2022 Legislative Session appeared first on Hearts For Home Care. On Monday, April 4, the Georgia General Assembly debated a slew of bills late into the night on what is called Sine Die: the final day of the legislative session.

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Hoarders: Who? Why? How? (Blog Video 3:39)

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Frances Shani Parker's Website Frances Shani Parker, Author "Becoming Dead Right: A Hospice Volunteer in Urban Nursing Homes" [link] Hospice and Nursing Homes Blog [link].

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Checklist: What to look for in a hospice provider

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HopeHealth Blog Hospice Care Palliative CareChoosing a hospice provider can feel like an overwhelming decision. Here’s a list of what to ask about, based on recommendations from Consumer Reports and caregiver experience surveys from not-for-profit status to 24/7 crisis response.

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What palliative care means for people living with heart failure

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HopeHealth Blog Palliative CareIf you or a loved one is living with heart failure, you don’t have to go it alone. Palliative care helps with everything from everyday questions to long-term plans.

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What palliative care means for COPD and other lung diseases

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HopeHealth Blog Palliative CareFor people living with a lung disease like COPD, palliative care means extra support for symptoms, and crucial information for the road ahead. The post What palliative care means for COPD and other lung diseases appeared first on HopeHealth.

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A safe space, a trusted resource: Meet a hospice social worker

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HopeHealth Blog Hospice CareSocial workers provide everything from emotional support to help with community and financial resources. Here’s how they fit into a hospice team. The post A safe space, a trusted resource: Meet a hospice social worker appeared first on HopeHealth.

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From a dementia caregiver: 10 tips for self-care

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Caregiving Dementia & Alzheimer's Care HopeHealth BlogWhen you’re caring for a loved one with dementia, how can you also find energy to take care of yourself? A dementia caregiver shares tips and examples.

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“Saying yes to pediatric hospice changed our lives”: Rogan’s story

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HopeHealth Blog Pediatric HospiceTo his family and care teams, 1-year-old Rogan was known as Superman. By sharing his experience with pediatric hospice, his parents hope he can help other kids with serious illness.

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“This is what life is about”: The legacy of a 90-year-old hospice volunteer

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HopeHealth Blog VolunteersA 90-year-old hospice volunteer reflects on 22 years of writing patients’ life stories and comforting families after loss. “My My life has been enriched beyond words,” she says.

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Knocking on doors: How a silent monk became a hospice chaplain

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HopeHealth Blog Hospice CareDenis Lynch was a silent monk for 16 years. Today, he’s a hospice chaplain. Here’s how his path led to HopeHealth, and the lessons along the way. The post Knocking on doors: How a silent monk became a hospice chaplain appeared first on HopeHealth.

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What palliative care means for people living with cancer

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HopeHealth Blog Palliative CarePalliative care is an extra layer of care — but for many people living with cancer, this “extra” is essential. Here’s why. The post What palliative care means for people living with cancer appeared first on HopeHealth.

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5 signs our Young Adult Grief Support Group may be right for you

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Grief Support HopeHealth BlogGrief can be isolating at any age — and that certainly includes young adulthood. Through our 20s and even 30s, friends tend to play a leading role in our lives. But they often can’t relate to major losses like the death of a parent.

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In the halls of Hulitar: An inpatient hospice nurse opens up

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Careers HopeHealth Blog Hospice CareAn inpatient hospice nurse opens up about his experiences at Hulitar Hospice Center, and what it means for patients and their families spending their final moments together.

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South County spotlight: After personal loss, a grief counselor finds her calling

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Grief Support HopeHealth BlogWhen Marsha Ireland was 36, she lost her husband and the father of her young children. In the wake of that loss, she found her calling as a grief counselor.

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Full circle: The inspiring journey of a volunteer turned patient

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HopeHealth Blog PhilanthropyMore than 12 years ago, Nancy Reiser picked up the phone and dialed HopeHealth’s volunteer team. She was interested in learning about the end-of-life experience, she explained.

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On the road with a home care physical therapist

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Home Care HopeHealth BlogHome care physical therapy meets patients in the intimacy of home, tackling the specific challenges of the environment where they live. A physical therapist shares what it’s like. The post On the road with a home care physical therapist appeared first on HopeHealth.

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What to expect from hospice care? A South County volunteer tells her story

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HopeHealth Blog Hospice CareJoy, comfort, connection: In 10 years as a HopeHealth volunteer, Dace Krasts of South County, RI, has seen the many sides of hospice care. The post What to expect from hospice care? A South County volunteer tells her story appeared first on HopeHealth.

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The Georgia Mass Choir - Come On In The Room

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Frances Shani Parker, Author "Becoming Dead Right: A Hospice Volunteer in Urban Nursing Homes" [link] Hospice and Nursing Homes Blog [link

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What is pediatric hospice care, and how is it different for kids?

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HopeHealth Blog Hospice CareWhen a child is facing serious illness, they need a special approach to care – and their family does too. Pediatric hospice is here to help. The post What is pediatric hospice care, and how is it different for kids? appeared first on HopeHealth.

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7 common myths about palliative care

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HopeHealth Blog Palliative CareIf you’re living with serious illness, palliative care can transform your life. But due to common myths, not enough patients understand how. Here’s what palliative care is — and isn’t. The post 7 common myths about palliative care appeared first on HopeHealth.

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5 benefits of adding pediatric hospice when your child is seriously ill

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HopeHealth Blog Pediatric HospiceIf your child has been diagnosed with a serious illness, they and you need special support.

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Activities to prepare your child for the death of a loved one

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Grief Support HopeHealth BlogKids with a parent, sibling or loved one on hospice need help coping with anticipatory grief, and preparing for what’s ahead. These activities can help. The post Activities to prepare your child for the death of a loved one appeared first on HopeHealth.

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“Dear Veteran”: A letter-writing campaign reaches veterans at the end of life

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HopeHealth Blog Veteran Support VolunteersStudent volunteers from Brown University have been sending thank-you letters to veterans at HopeHealth. Here’s what the letters mean to veterans, and to the students who write them.

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Aphasia takes away language. Speech therapy can help restore it.

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Home Care HopeHealth BlogBruce Willis’ diagnosis has raised new questions about aphasia, a communication condition that affects 2 million Americans, most over age 60. HopeHealth’s speech therapist shares answers. The post Aphasia takes away language. Speech therapy can help restore it.

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How to be present with a loved one at the end of life

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HopeHealth Blog Hospice CareWhen your loved one is nearing the end of life, here are tips for what to say and do – and how to simply be present with them. The post How to be present with a loved one at the end of life appeared first on HopeHealth.

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How to plan meaningful activities for someone living with dementia

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Dementia & Alzheimer's Care HopeHealth BlogIf your loved one is living with dementia, meaningful activities can help them feel connected, engaged and valued. Here are tips and ideas to get you started.

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The Best Biscuit Breakfast

The Bucket-List Blog

Our stories about meaningful experiences are written as they unfold. Therefore, most stories are in the present tense. Some of the patients in these stories are no longer with us. They, and their families, gave us permission to share their experience with you.

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5 ways physical therapy empowers patients

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Home Care HopeHealth BlogFrom learning to live safely with a chronic condition to getting back to 100% after an injury, physical therapy builds patients’ strength, skills — and confidence. The post 5 ways physical therapy empowers patients appeared first on HopeHealth.

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With volunteer’s help, hospice patient shares her legacy

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HopeHealth Blog Hospice CareHospice volunteers share their unique gifts and personal touch to make a difference for patients. For Erin Hazlett and 96-year-old Ruth Rotenberg, simple companionship turned into a legacy project.

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5 case studies: When is it time for palliative care versus hospice?

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HopeHealth Blog Hospice Care Palliative CareMany patients with life-limiting illnesses can receive a palliative care consultation even if they aren’t ready for hospice. Understand how palliative care and hospice are similar yet different.

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From the ER to home care: A HopeHealth cardiac nurse shares her journey

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HopeHealth Blog NurseIn honor of Nurses Week, we spotlight Trish Diorio, cardiac nurse specialist for HopeHealth Visiting Nurse. The whole reason you go into nursing,” says Trish, “is to make a difference.”.

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A matter of wellness: Why health workers need a Professional Pause

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Careers HopeHealth Blog Self CareHealthcare work is a special calling, with unique emotional demands. To support employees, HopeHealth launched Professional Pause. These monthly “well-being debriefings” use a simple, powerful technique to prevent burnout.

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From a dementia caregiver: 3 lessons that changed everything

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Caregiving Dementia & Alzheimer's Care HopeHealth BlogCaring for a loved one with dementia can often feel isolating – but you’re not alone. A dementia caregiver shares his top three pieces of advice, one caregiver to another.

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Dying: Being in Control (Research, Hospice Story)

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Visit Hospice and Nursing Homes Blog and Frances Shani Parker's Website. Frances Shani Parker, Author "Becoming Dead Right: A Hospice Volunteer in Urban Nursing Homes" [link] Hospice and Nursing Homes Blog [link]. Are you ready to die? Because I have been a hospice volunteer many years, people sometimes assume that my patients and I talk about death a lot. We don't. But death-related discussions are important parts of advanced care planning and palliative care.

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To Celebrate 100 Years of Life

The Bucket-List Blog

Our stories about meaningful experiences are written as they unfold. Therefore, most stories are in the present tense. Some of the patients in these stories are no longer with us. They, and their families, gave us permission to share their experience with you.

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Joy Makes Home Visit

The Bucket-List Blog

Our stories about meaningful experiences are written as they unfold. Therefore, most stories are in the present tense. Some of the patients in these stories are no longer with us. They, and their families, gave us permission to share their experience with you.

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“I feel the same way”: The power of caregiver support groups

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Caregiving HopeHealth BlogTaking care of yourself is the most important thing you can do as a caregiver. Caregiver support groups offer community, understanding and advice from people who’ve been there.

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Connected, even after death: Where to put your love when you’ve lost someone special

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Grief Support HopeHealth BlogWhen you’ve lost someone special, your love for them continues. Where can you put that love? A grief expert shares ways to heal and feel connected after a death.

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One More Family Christmas

The Bucket-List Blog

Our stories about meaningful experiences are written as they unfold. Therefore, most stories are in the present tense. Some of the patients in these stories are no longer with us. They, and their families, gave us permission to share their experience with you.

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To Marry the Love of My Life

The Bucket-List Blog

A Letter from Ann. We couldn’t do a better job telling Ann and Jerry’s story, than Ann herself. We are so grateful for their willingness to share their story with you. Their motivation is to let others in their position know they are not alone.

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