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Voices: ??Dr. Khai Nguyen, National Medical Director, Geriatrician, CHAP

Hospice News

In this Voices interview, Hospice News sits down with Dr. Khai Nguyen , National Medical Director, Geriatrician for CHAP, to talk about the age-friendly care movement. Additionally, I draw on my own personal experience as a caregiver to my older adult father, which started when I was twelve. This article is sponsored by CHAP.

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How Hospice, Behavioral Health May Cross Paths

Hospice News

Another recent example came in December when Arizona-based Hospice of the Valley launched a community education program to help inform health care providers about dementia care support and patients’ changing needs as they age. Awareness of even the basic tools to address some of this will greatly empower our medical community.”

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Navigating Hospice Care: A Holistic Guide to End-of-Life Support

Hospice of the North Coast

Armed with knowledge, individuals and their loved ones can make informed decisions, ensuring dignity, support, and well-being during the final stages of life. The hospice care team comprises medical experts, social workers, chaplains, and volunteers who collectively address the needs of patients and their families.

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3 Palliative Care Providers to Watch

Hospice News

The key secondary goal is to make the support and care we provide easier for caregivers of patients with serious illnesses,” Smith added. “We The whole team of nurses, social workers and chaplains were so committed to their patients,” Sheehan said. Palliative care doesn’t mean death; it means comfort.”

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What Services Does Hospice Provide?

Seasons Hospice

Here is a breakdown of our teams at Seasons Hospice: Medical directors oversee your loved one’s care at Seasons, ensuring they receive care tailored to their needs. 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. .

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Hope Produces Town Hall Webinars

Hope Hospice

In this special series, you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions, obtain some great information, and learn some valuable tips on how to navigate these unfamiliar waters. Panelists: Jatinder Marwaha, MD, FACP, HMCD, Hope Hospice Medical Director. Kuljeet Multani, MD, HMCD, Hope Hospice Associate Medical Director.

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7 Simple Ways to Get Organized for Hospice Nurses

Hospice Nurse Hero

Please read full disclosur e for more information. For instance, if you have a patient with a lot of family “drama,” you might want to get the social worker involved so you can focus on providing nursing care while the social worker focuses on social issues. Sound familiar? Know the Visit Type.