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How can a hospice chaplain support a patient who is not religious?

Hope Hospice

Hope Hospice chaplains come from diverse pastoral education and personal spiritual backgrounds. Some patients have specific religious affiliations or spiritual practices. For the latter, a chaplain can still provide deeply meaningful support during the hospice journey.

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How Can A Chaplain Help A Patient Who Is Non-Religious?

Seasons Hospice

In a hospice or hospital setting, a chaplain is often seen as a religious figure who offers spiritual support and guidance to patients and their families. However, not all patients are religious, and some may even identify as atheists or agnostics.

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Hospice in Prison Part 2: An interview with the Pastoral Care Workers

GeriPal

On last week’s podcast we interviewed the medical director and the chaplain of the prison’s hospice unit (Hospice in Prison Part 1 ). We also had the pleasure to take a walk through the hospice unit garden with Mr. Gerald Hite. Eric: And Alex, last week we did episode one of Hospice in Prison. This is Eric Widera.

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Why You Should Start Hospice Sooner Than Later

Hope Hospice

Why should someone start hospice sooner than later? Making the decision to start hospice care for your loved one is overwhelming. But the decision is also empowering, because an array of supportive care and assistance becomes available to both the patient and family. Grief support. Nursing is just the start.

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