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

Hospice News

Death doulas also serve as patient advocates and offer respite to caregivers as well as logistical support with tasks like estate and financial planning or funeral services, said Deathwives Founders Lauren Carroll and Erin Merelli. Our goal was to change that and educate communities and families about their options.

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New Directors at Iowa River, Home Health of the Ozarks; C-Suite Shifts at Elara Caring, VIA Health

Hospice News

I believe education is a part of what we can do as far as supporting individuals at end of life [and] adding resources, but even educating them before they get to that point of what supports are out there so they feel like when they enter this point of their life, they do feel like they’re informed of what’s available,” Callaway told local news.

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

Hospice News

Terminally ill seniors in these locales often experience higher levels of loneliness and isolation at the end-of-life due to a lack of nearby hospices or support from family caregivers. There are resources for some other [social determinants], but when someone really has nobody that is a harder one to solve sometimes.

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We Need to Deliver

The Caregiving Years Training Academy

I led two Master Classes last week: one about the six caregiving stages and one about the 17 caregiving systems. I shared the latest version of the six stages concept I initially developed in 1997 and insights about how we can manage the complicated caregiving systems. The caregiving demand is here.

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Voices: Megha Kadiyala, SVP, Product Management, Enclara Pharmacia

Hospice News

I have a true passion for creating best-in-class digital tools that delight the end user. We also conduct nurse ride-alongs, where we shadow nurses and observe how they use the app while they work with patients and caregivers. This mix of quantitative data and real-world observation gives us a better overall picture of user needs.

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Caregiver Support in Las Vegas: Resources for Those Caring for Loved Ones In Hospice

Shining Light Hospice

Caregivers, in particular, play a pivotal role in providing physical, emotional, and spiritual support. This journey can be overwhelming, leaving caregivers in need of support themselves. To help caregivers navigate these challenges, it’s essential to know the available local resources for support.

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Home Care Pulse Expands Training Portfolio, Enhancing Volunteer Training for Hospice Care Providers

Home Care Pulse

How to Differentiate Share: We’re Home Care Pulse, a leading provider of experience management & surveys, caregiver/CNA training, and online reputation management. This acquisition re inforces Home Care Pulse’s position as the education solution for hospice providers. For more information, visit homecarepulse.com.