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CAPC CEO Brynn Bowman: Palliative Services Are a Fundamental Shift in Health Care

Hospice News

Palliative care is provided by a specialty-trained team of doctors, nurses, social workers, and chaplains who work together with a patient’s other treating clinicians to provide an extra layer of support. The goal is to improve quality of life for both the patient and the family. Are there ways to mitigate those obstacles?

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UnityPoint VP Agnew: Educate Patients, Clinicians to Expand Hospice

Hospice News

I really do believe if people fully understand the comfort and the support that hospice could provide their loved one — as well as the caregivers — I know that more people would utilize it if they just knew about it. I know that UnityPoint has established a nurse residency program. Can you give me some details about that initiative?

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What Services Does Hospice Provide?

Seasons Hospice

Your work as a caregiver can be taxing. Our aides can also help caregivers with chores around the house, giving you a moment of rest. . Chaplains offer spiritual support to patients who wish to receive it. From scripture reading to prayer, chaplains can help your loved one find peace and meaning in the final chapter of life. .

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Transforming the Culture of Dementia Care: Podcast with Anne Basting, Ab Desai, Susan McFadden, and Judy Long

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Judy Long, MDiv, BCC , palliative care chaplain and educator at UCSF and caregiver. We’re delighted to welcome Judy Long, who’s a palliative care chaplain at UCSF and a caregiver. She directs UCSF MERI’s patient, family, and clinician support with classes and consultation on resiliency, well-being, and grief.

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Hospice Care versus Home Health Care

Shining Light Hospice

Home Health aides are available to assist with activities of daily living such as bathing and personal care. Spiritual support is provided by the Hospice chaplain and social workers are also available. If a patient is experiencing uncontrolled symptoms, a higher level of home care called continuous care can be initiated.