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Palliative Researcher Oliver: Family Caregivers Are Also Patients

Hospice News

In many instances, hospices will not be able to provide care if patients lack the support of a family caregiver. Louis, is currently researching behavioral interventions to enhance the lives of caregivers for family members with advanced illnesses. You’ve personally been a caregiver yourself.

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Telehealth, Social Determinants Programs Propel Pallitus Health Partners to Double Census Growth

Hospice News

Based in Louisville, KY, Pallitus provides palliative care to anyone facing serious illnesses such as cancer, heart failure, COPD and more. It also offers a support system for patients’ families, caregivers and other loved ones. “That’s been very, very successful,” Dillon said.

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When a Loved One Has a Terminal Illness: Caring for the Caregivers

Shining Light Hospice

The focus often falls on providing the best care possible for the patient, but it’s essential to remember that caregivers also need care and support. Understanding Caregiver Burnout Caregiver burnout is a common issue that can arise when a loved one is diagnosed with a terminal illness.

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Counseling Awareness Month

AT Home Care & Hospice

A multidisciplinary team can include your doctor, spiritual counselor, social worker, and bereavement counselor to name a few. These are settings that reside outside of the hospital and can include skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), long-term care hospitals (LTCHs), inpatient rehabilitation centers and home care agencies.

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Meet Scott, who cares for his older sister

Chicago Caregiving

Scott’s sister has dementia and lives six hours away from him — a distance that introduces unique caregiving challenges. Scott’s caregiving journey began about seven years ago, when he started noticing symptoms in his sister that he suspected were early signs of dementia. I’m not on my own anymore.”

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Guaranteed Taps SVP of Strategic Growth; Nurses Step Into C-Suite at Hospice of the Piedmont, Hudson Valley Hospice

Hospice News

“Guaranteed Health is redefining the end-of-life-care experience by building a-first-of-its-kind technology and AI-enabled platform that supports patients, caregivers, providers and payers. Based in NYC and operating in LA, it feels great to be back at a #SeedStage company.”

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The Caregiver’s Journey

Chicago Caregiving

Take your turn in our first-ever caregiving game, and learn everything you need for each step of the way Your child has a disabling accident. This includes health insurance, long-term care policies, veterans’ benefits, and disability insurance. Step seven Care for yourself Caring for others can be grueling over time.