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2024 AAHPM Visionary Elizabeth Hart, MD

AAHPM (American Academy of Hospice and Palliative)

Elizabeth Hart, MD has been recognized as one of the exceptional individuals chosen as a 2024 AAHPM Visionaries in Hospice and Palliative Care. Being present for the deaths of my father and a dear friend early in my residency deeply impacted who I became as a doctor and as a person.

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Staff Bullies in Older Adult Senior Living Communities: Anti-Bullying Culture

Hospice and Nursing Homes Blog

In other bullying scenarios, r esidents may silently tolerate repeated and sometimes deliberate incidents of being served cold food, late food, no food, and even damaged food, such as this badly butchered birthday cake that was rudely presented to a resident on her birthday by a staff member.

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Episode 26: How Do I Help The Caregiver?

Living With Hospice

I am a very experienced person who's been a caregiver and a longtime hospice volunteer. I've been on the inside and on the outside of hospice. You know, we're just present. I am not a licensed counselor, nurse or certified medical professional. I do not offer medical advice. Today's episode is no different.