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Emerging Services Help Hospice Patients Reduce Anxiety About Pets’ Future

Hospice News

Hospice patients are often concerned about the future wellness of their pets as they near the end of life, and some providers are working with organizations that help address those needs as an ancillary service. Our volunteers can help with a pet’s daily needs – things like walking, feeding, and cleaning litter boxes. “Our

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Challenges With Feeding Elderly Patients

Hope Hospice

Feeding elderly patients can sometimes be challenging. Let’s review some best practices for feeding elderly patients. This might mean feeding young children in the home at a different time or location, so that you avoid distractions and too much noise. Tips for Assisted Feeding. First, create a calm environment.

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Debunking Common Myths About Hospice Care

Seasons Hospice

Hospice care is a valuable resource for patients and families facing the final stages of life. However, despite its benefits, many misconceptions and myths surround hospice care, preventing people from seeking the help they need. These myths often lead to fear, misunderstanding, and hesitation when considering hospice services.

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Hospice Nurses Take a Holistic Approach to Dementia Care

Nurse.com

This can only be achieved if care teams, including hospice nurses, know the latest evidence-based strategies for dementia care. But hospice nurses also recognize the challenges these patients and their families face every day and are ready to help ease their distress and fear. Hospice nursing supports patients with dementia.

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Dysphagia Revisited: A Podcast with Raele Donetha Robison and Nicole Rogus-Pulia

GeriPal

Summary Transcript Summary Almost a decade ago, our hospice and palliative care team decided to do a “Thickened Liquid Challenge.” Eric: Well, before we talk about dysphagia and revisit it, which is also interesting, because this is our first podcast, I think on dysphagia, but we’ve talked about it before on GeriPal, in our blog.

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End-of-Life Dreams and Visions (ELDVs)

Hospice and Nursing Homes Blog

Research reported in the American Journal of Hospice Palliative Care concludes that p ositive general attitudes toward end-of-life dreams, visions, ( ELDV) and positive perceptions are correlated with better bereavement outcomes. I asked Rose after feeding her. “Me? I’ve been spending time with my people. I enjoyed myself a lot.”

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Are Pets Helpful for Senior Citizens?

Seasons Hospice

In this blog post, we will discuss how pets can benefit senior citizens and the best types of pets for seniors, as well as alternatives to owning a pet and things to consider before committing to owning a pet. They are relatively low-maintenance pets, needing only daily feedings and occasional cleanings of the cage.

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