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A dream come true –

Life & Death Matters

When someone asks if I am excited about the launch of PACE for PSWs, I say “Yes, it is a dream come true”. The post A dream come true – appeared first on Life and Death Matters.

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Voices of six female authors in the field of death, dying and grief

Hospice Chaplaincy

For the last six weeks we’ve been highlighting the voices of six female authors in the field of death, dying Continue Reading.

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Lung Health Day Oct 27 2021

Sahara Hospice Care

Lung health day is a national celebration in which many promote healthy lungs. Smoking is one common disease in which many suffer from. Spreading awareness is important to help prevent lung disease. Learn more about lung health day and how you can help spread awareness! Being able to breath every day is a blessing no one realizes until it is too late!

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Hospice Care for ALS: Admission Eligibility & Criteria

Three Oaks Hospice

ALS, also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or Lou Gehrig's disease, is a terminal illness that progresses in stages after a diagnosis. At the end stages of ALS, hospice care can help the patient maintain personal dignity and enjoy the best possible quality of life after stopping medical intervention.

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The Ultimate Guide to Improving Caregiver Engagement & Retention

Want to learn how to retain your caregivers & improve caregiver retention X3? The home care industry is experiencing turnover rates of over 80%. How are you ensuring your agency is retaining caregivers? This FREE eBook from Smartcare Software is packed with industry secrets needed to keep your caregivers happy, engaged, and retained, unlocking the full potential of your agency.

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Defining Nursing Career Success on Your Own Terms

Nurse Keith's Digital Doorway

Every nurse and healthcare professional has the opportunity to define success in their own way. However, how many of us allow our nursing careers to be defined by someone else. How can we seize control of our careers and define success on our own terms? Photo by Jamie Street on Unsplash Beyond a Cookie Cutter Career At this time in your life, your definition of success may mean earning your Masters in Nursing by the time you're 35 and your PhD or DNP by the time you're 45.

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Founders, Leaders and Futurists in Palliative Care: David Clark, PhD, FAcSS, OBE

Palliative Care Chat Podcast

Educated as a sociologist, Dr. Clark has been in the center of hospice and palliative care throughout his career. He is a social scientist and historian. He wrote a definitive biography on Dame Cecily Saunders. He is now emeritus as University of Glasgow. Educated as a sociologist, Dr. Clark has been in the center of hospice and palliative care throughout his career.

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Personhood in Hospice Care

Hospice Chaplaincy

Dr. Saul Ebema Personhood is defined as, being a subject with say over one’s body, emotions, decisions, and life goals. Continue Reading.

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Forgiveness At The End-Of Life Experiences

Sahara Hospice Care

Forgiveness is a big life changer that many don’t see until it’s too late. Healing from your past is important for your mental health and making those amends with your loved ones. Learn more about why forgiveness at the end-of-life experience is important to have. People don’t necessarily need to have religious belief or background in order to forgive those who have hurt you.

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Founders, Leaders and Futurists in Palliative Care: Inge Corless, PhD, RN, FAAN

Palliative Care Chat Podcast

Trained as a nurse, Dr. Corless has focused her care on hospice and care of patients with HIV/AIDS. She is part of the International Workgroup on Death and Dying and emeritus at the MGH Institute of Health Professions. She serves on the National Academy of Practice’s Policy Committee and on the Finance & Operating Committee of the Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science.

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Founders, Leaders and Futurists in Palliative Care: Ira Byock, MD, FAAHPM

Palliative Care Chat Podcast

Trained as an emergency physician, Dr. Byock has been involved with hospice and palliative care since the 1970s. He is a past president of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine He led the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Promoting Excellence in End of Life Care program and the Missoula Demonstration Project. He directs the Center for Human Caring. and served as director for Promoting Excellence in End-of-Life Care, a national grant program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

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Founders, Leaders and Futurists in Palliative Care: Loring Conant, MD

Palliative Care Chat Podcast

Trained as a primary care physician who care for older adults. He was medical director of the first hospice residence in Massachusetts, and then became a teacher to medical students about palliative care. He is now retired. Trained as a primary care physician who care for older adults. He was medical director of the first hospice residence in Massachusetts, and then became a teacher to medical students about palliative care.

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What is their grieving style?

Hospice Chaplaincy

Melissa Wright, MA, LPC, RPT, NCC, We all experience losses, big and little, throughout our lives. When enduring a big Continue Reading.

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