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How Hospices Can Improve Health Equity for Rural-Based LGBTQ+ Seniors

Hospice News

Aging LGBTQ+ populations have few options for quality end-of-life care – particularly those in rural areas – and hospices are ramping up efforts to reach them. Jennifer Ritzau, vice president of medical staff services at HopeHealth, a Rhode Island-based hospice, palliative and home care provider.

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New Dementia-Focused Payment Model Emphasizes Caregiver Support

Hospice News

Without family caregivers, most hospice and palliative care patients would be unable to receive care in the home. In 2021, these conditions tied with cancer as the most frequently occurring principal diagnoses for Medicare decedents who elected the benefit, according to the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization.

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Words of Encouragement for 2021

Seasons Hospice

Our excellent team of palliative care specialists, caretakers and spiritual support can help to add life to the end of your loved one’s life. The post Words of Encouragement for 2021 appeared first on Seasons Hospice OK | End of Life Care | Tulsa, OK.

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Preparing for the End of Life: Essential Questions and Conversations

Seasons Hospice

Medical, financial and post-life plans all need to be made. You will need to discuss items such as: Who will be my primary caretaker? Do I have all of my end-of-life documentation in place? In one study , only 18 percent of primary healthcare physicians said they had discussed the patient’s wishes with them.