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Deathwives Founders: Death Doulas Fill End-of-Life Care Gaps, Ease Strain on Hospice Staff

Hospice News

Many come striving for change after witnessing loved ones receive poor end-of-life care or enduring bereavement without support. A death doula is a non-medical provider trained to care for a terminally ill person and their family physically, emotionally and spiritually during the process of death.

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Hospices Work to Recruit More Volunteers Before COVID PHE Ends

Hospice News

The number of hospice volunteers plunged during the first two years of the pandemic, and many are still working to rebuild their ranks. Many hospices saw volunteer volumes dip drastically as they suspended activities during the pandemic. Volunteers also help reduce providers’ costs.

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Older Americans Month

AT Home Care & Hospice

Our care providers focus on the following: Hospital-to-home transition following an illness or injury Patient and caregiver education Managing chronic health conditions, such as heart disease, pulmonary disease, or kidney disease What Is Hospice Care?

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A Life’s Passion Shared

The Bucket-List Blog

Robert and his family began hospice care three months ago after his stage four cancer diagnosis. During that time, his care team noticed that the walls of Mr. and Mrs. Kilbourn’s home were covered with beautifully painted and framed oil paintings. That’s what hospice care is about,” she says.

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My Loved One Is Entering Hospice, Who Can I Turn To?- Five Benefits To Grief Counseling.

Seasons Hospice

As your loved one enters hospice care, you may find yourself feeling lost and alone. Hospice can be a difficult time for both patients and their families. Hospice Caregivers Support Group. Hospice Volunteers. There are also many online support groups available for those dealing with hospice care.

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Hospice Action Network Honors 2021 Congressional Champions

NHPCO

I was raised by my maternal grandparents and later served as my grandmother’s primary caregiver as she grew older, which is why hospice and palliative care are extremely personal to me,” Senator Tammy Baldwin said. Our hospice and palliative care workers take incredible care of their patients and their families.

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Episode 35: Dealing with Triggered Grief

Living With Hospice

Before we get started, let me remind you that I am not a doctor or a nurse or licensed therapist I am however, someone who has experienced in device situations, most of my adult life, I am the primary caregiver for my adult son - or was - and his entire end of life journey along with my wife Lori.

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