1-800-HOSPICE

JUNE 20, 2023

Hospice care plays a significant role in providing comfort, support, and dignity to individuals with life-limiting illnesses and their families. Amidst the physical, emotional, and spiritual challenges faced during this delicate time, social workers emerge as invaluable members of the hospice interdisciplinary team.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 22, 2024

Case in point, roughly 38% of adults nationwide conflated hospice with palliative in a March 2022 study published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine. The New York-based health system offers home care, hospice and behavioral health, among other services.

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Shining Light Hospice

MARCH 20, 2023

Caring for a loved one who is under hospice care can be a difficult and emotionally draining experience. At Shining Light Hospice in Las Vegas, we strive to provide compassionate, quality care to all of our patients and their families during this time.

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Seasons Hospice

JUNE 27, 2023

While many are still on the fence about the ethics of this process, by integrating palliative care into end-of-life services, healthcare providers can better meet the diverse needs of patients while upholding their dignity. What are advance directives, and how do they help maintain dignity in end-of-life care?

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Seasons Hospice

MARCH 26, 2023

Similarly, individuals with multiple chronic conditions that require ongoing management may need to remain in palliative care for longer periods than those who do not have any other health issues. This type of directive can help ensure that individuals receive the most effective care possible in their final days and weeks.

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