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How Health Literacy, Education Influences a Patients’ Hospice Experience

Hospice News

We go and we have these living wills, where you don’t necessarily have advanced directives or plans, right only 34% to 36% [of patients] right now have an advance directive. And they’re probably not even coming to the post-acute care world, because they’re so clouded by their experience as a caregiver caretaker for a loved one.

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Caring For Your Loved One During Hospice Services

Shining Light Hospice

This can be anything from preparing legal documents like wills, living wills, or trusts to ensuring that their loved ones have access to important files – and even to their social media profiles. Take Care of Yourself It is important for caretakers to take time for themselves.