Hospice News

JULY 6, 2023

Many patients fall through the cracks of the nation’s health care system, and hospice and palliative care providers can help to fill in some of those gaps, according to Sonya Dolan, director of operations at California-based Mettle Health. RoboToaster, SmugMug RoboToaster, SmugMug Sonya Dolan at the ELEVATE Conference.

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Hospice News

AUGUST 17, 2023

As Jimmy Carter marks his sixth month in hospice care, the provider community is raising awareness by saluting the former president. The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) convened a group of hospice leaders at Times Square in New York City to commemorate Carter’s hospice experience.

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GeriPal

JULY 28, 2022

Jennifer’s study is most widely known for the “kicker” – not only did it improve quality of life, palliative care was associated with a couple months longer survival. . Areej’s study is remarkably novel in that it is, to our knowledge, the first study of palliative care during curative treatment. . hint: coping).

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 12, 2023

He is also director of health care innovation and strategy at Acadian Companies, parent organization of Acadian Health. A lack of awareness among families as to the nature and full scope of hospice and palliative care can cause many to turn to costly emergency services during times of health crises, he said.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 2, 2023

Roughly 78% of hospice and palliative care providers around the globe indicated “less or much less” use of volunteers since the pandemic’s onset, according to a 2022 study in the International Journal of Health Policy and Management. Many hospices saw volunteer volumes dip drastically as they suspended activities during the pandemic.

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Hospice News

MAY 9, 2022

To help move the needle, hospice and palliative care providers can serve as advocates and educators, according to Dr. Dan Morhaim, a retired emergency department physician and Maryland state delegate. “I I think everybody in hospice and palliative care has to be really vocal about this. This is by nature an unplanned event.

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EAPC (European Association of Palliative Care)

JUNE 26, 2023

The theme of the seminar ‘A Human Rights based approach to Palliative Care: Towards Solutions for Public Health Palliative Care’ is highly relevant as 2023 marks 75 years since the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights was proclaimed by the United Nationals General Assembly in Paris on 10 December 1948.

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Hospice News

JULY 27, 2022

The project partners with community organizations and leaders to host events that feature these activities. To date, Project Talk has enrolled 30 hosts in 20 states and completed 10 events thus far with a total of 204 individual participants. . for Hispanics, according to the National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 16, 2024

Niagara Hospice is part of The Hospice and Palliative Care Group (HPCG), an organization that provides administrative services. Other providers in the group include Kalos Health, Liberty Home Care, Hospice of Orleans and The Niagara Hospice Alliance. Gordon Hospice and Palliative Care of Tidewater.

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Seasons Hospice

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

What Is Palliative Care? When having a loved one that is dealing with a terminal disease, you may come across the option of Palliative care. Palliative care is a type of medical treatment that helps to improve the quality of life for people living with serious illnesses. Why Choose Palliative Over Curative?

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NHPCO

AUGUST 17, 2023

Back in February, President Carter and his family chose hospice care for his end-of-life journey. Hospice care is not about living longer; it’s about making the most of the time we have left. President Carter and his family are just one example of the ways in which hospice can transform lives.”

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High Peaks Hospice

OCTOBER 26, 2023

This event was chaired by Nappy Marcotte, a graduate of the hospice’s services, who has been an advocate for their mission and fundraiser for the non-profit organization for over a dozen years. November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Awareness month. Once again, we have been honored by their generosity.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 21, 2022

The program is designed to recognize up-and-coming industry members who are shaping the next decade of senior housing, skilled nursing, home health, and hospice care. I want to help them leverage technology to make patient care better. What drew you to this industry? Kids bring so much light and curiosity to this world.

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Hospice News

MAY 16, 2023

The petition cites concerns that a change in ownership could adversely affect quality and access to care among underserved communities. The hospice indicated that any future considerations will not impede the community’s access to end-of-life care, according to Alive Hospice’s executive committee, speaking on behalf of its governing board.

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Elizz

MAY 1, 2019

When it comes to providing palliative care for a child, the health care team will need details about your child and your family in order to provide the best possible support for all of you during this difficult time. What the palliative care team needs to know. What the palliative care team needs to know.

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Elizz

MAY 1, 2019

When it comes to providing palliative care for a child, the health care team will need details about your child and your family in order to provide the best possible support for all of you during this difficult time. What the palliative care team needs to know. What the palliative care team needs to know.

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Elizz

MAY 1, 2019

When it comes to providing palliative care for a child, the health care team will need details about your child and your family in order to provide the best possible support for all of you during this difficult time. What the palliative care team needs to know. What the palliative care team needs to know.

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Hospice News

MAY 18, 2023

The sum of his work includes a gamut of plays, including some on end-of-life care, as well as literary adaptations and the life story of the only black man to participate in the 1804 Lewis and Clark Expedition. His plays have been performed nationally, and 13 have been published. So he decided to write Blaylock a letter.

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NHPCO

MARCH 21, 2023

The study was funded by the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) and the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO). Key findings from the study include the following: NORC estimates that Medicare spending for those who received hospice care was $3.5

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EAPC (European Association of Palliative Care)

JANUARY 26, 2024

The Marie Curie Research Conference is back online for a fourth year to share the latest research in palliative and end of life care to improve the end of life experience for all. We hope to inform and inspire attendees, help change practice and shape future research. Everyone is welcome and registration is free.

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The Caregiving Years Training Academy

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Through Self-Directed Services, a Medicaid recipient (your caree) can hire a family member to provide care. We need a program, let’s call it the Family Cares Program, in the home health, Hospital At Home, palliative care and hospice spaces, as well. Our caree has a choice when selecting a Medicare Advantage plan.

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Seasons Hospice

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Here are some ways you can support them: Respect their wishes – Everyone has different wants and needs when it comes to end-of-life care. Hospice care is a type of medical care focused on providing comfort, symptom relief, and psychological support to individuals and their families facing terminal illnesses.

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Seasons Hospice

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Seniors often need assistance to regain strength and mobility after a surgical procedure or significant health event. End-of-Life Care and Palliative Support In cases where seniors have advanced or terminal illnesses, occupational therapists continue to play a vital role by providing end-of-life care and palliative support.

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High Peaks Hospice

MARCH 1, 2022

This church member who participated in the board meetings, events, and more was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and shortly after, passed. From that moment on his life’s direction was set… Dr. Gedney was going to work in the field of Hospice and Palliative Care. Maintaining a focus on the future.

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High Peaks Hospice

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Attend or assist at events and services, some of which may be during evening or weekend hours. ? High Peaks Hospice provides end-of-life care that listens with respect, cares with compassion, supports with choice, and comforts with understanding – wherever you call home. Basic computer skills are desirable.

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The Bucket-List Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

A staff member knew someone locally who plays Santa at events, and he agreed to help us. How can you honor life during National Hospice & Palliative Care Month? We found donors and volunteers to help. We were able to source a Christmas tree with decorations and place it in his room.

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GeriPal

JUNE 22, 2023

We start off part one by interviewing Michele DiTomas, who has been the longstanding Medical Director of the Hospice unit and currently is also the Chief Medical Executive for the Palliative care Initiative with the California Correctional Healthcare Services. And people are getting life sentences. Did I get that close? Michele: Yep.

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Traditions Health

APRIL 16, 2023

An Overview of Advance Directives An advance directive includes the end-of-life information you want your family and healthcare providers to know about your healthcare decisions if you become unable to communicate those choices. Spend time thinking about which care alternative works best for you. Some states ask for both things.

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NHPCO

JANUARY 27, 2022

Alexandria, Va) – The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) today announced it has hired a new Vice President of Quality, Dr. Aparna Gupta DNP, FACHE, CPHQ, CRNP. Gupta said, “I look forward to working with the hospice and palliative care communities to improve the quality of patient care.

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Seasons Hospice

JANUARY 7, 2021

Many times we see hardships and trials as obstacles to getting the things we want in life. Difficult life events cause us to rethink how we see the world. “ Wisdom will multiply your days and add years to your life. However, if we view these obstacles as learning opportunities, we gain wisdom.

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GeriPal

MAY 25, 2023

We have Sarah Nouri, who is a palliative care doc and researcher at UCSF. Alex: And we have Hillary Lum, who is a geriatrics and palliative care researcher at the University of Colorado. We’re going to be jumping in the topic advance care planning, and especially how to improve equity in advance care planning.

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GeriPal

MARCH 3, 2022

This idea that for critically ill patients in the ICU, geriatric conditions like disability, frailty, multimorbidity, and dementia should be viewed through a wider lens of what patients are like before and after the ICU event was transformative for our two guests today. That will be the last one in his life. Don’t ask anybody.

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GeriPal

JULY 13, 2023

We begin today’s podcast asking his co-authors Erin Kross, Bob Lee, and Ruth Engelberg, all from the University of Washington and the Cambia Palliative Care Center of Excellence, to reflect on Randy and his dedication to seeing this work completed while living with ALS. Randy died February 26, 2023. Erin, welcome to the GeriPal podcast.

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Living With Hospice

JUNE 23, 2021

In this short episode, Mitch discusses the factors used in determining the life - expectancy of a terminally ill patient, as well as the factors that are not considered, and explains how palliative Hospice care can actually increase someone's longevity. Third, if you recall from a previous episode, the one on curative care.

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Seasons Hospice

JUNE 4, 2021

Discuss in detail with your loved ones your wishes for this event and your final disposition. Research on forgiveness and palliative care revealed that reconciliation could reduce stress and promote the health of individuals with life-limiting illnesses. If not, who do I need to work with to complete it?

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The Bucket-List Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

How can you honor life during National Hospice & Palliative Care Month? Visit the #WeHonorLife campaign page to learn about all the ways you can help, from volunteering and shopping to helping us increase access to specialized care for the seriously ill and their families.

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GeriPal

JUNE 30, 2022

You might be able to extend your life a little bit, but at what cost? So, that was maybe 20 years ago at this point and it really got me down the road thinking about advance care planning, end-of-life care, and similar consequences. And you two guys are both palliative care docs, right? Eric: Yeah.

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