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Keys to Discussing ‘Hard Realities’ in Pediatric Advance Care Planning Conversations

Hospice News

A key to advance care planning among pediatric populations is to discuss all the potential outcomes of a serious or terminal illness prognosis, according to Molly Mattocks, an end-of-life grief coach and hospice chaplain based in Indiana. That’s what’s needed to make informed decisions.” It’s horrible [and] a hard thing.

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

Hospice News

In time, the organization expanded to include the virtual Deathfolx platform, its Deathschool program, and an online grief community. Hospice News recently sat down with Carroll and Merelli to discuss the role of death doulas in the end-of-life space, the support they offer clients, and how they can coordinate with hospice providers.

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How Hospice Care Supports the Spiritual Needs of Patients and Their Families

Shining Light Hospice

One of the primary ways hospice care supports the spiritual needs of patients and their families is by offering chaplaincy services. Hospice chaplains are trained spiritual care providers who are available to provide emotional and spiritual support to patients and their families.

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How Can A Chaplain Help A Patient Who Is Non-Religious?

Seasons Hospice

Duties of a Hospice Chaplain Hospice care is a specialized form of healthcare that focuses on providing comfort, dignity, and quality of life to patients who are nearing the end of their life. Here are some of the key duties of a hospice chaplain: 1.

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Ep. 11 - Special Edition: Healing Through COVID-19: Finding Resilience in Times of Crisis

HPNA podcast

Dr. Cheatham, a specialist in the areas of burnout, moral distress, trauma, and grief, shares with us what she is seeing and hearing from healthcare workers across the country during this time of crisis. followed by a decade of working as a hospice chaplain and bereavement coordinator. PhD, MA, M.Div., PhD, MA, M.Div.,

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Hospice for Dementia

Shining Light Hospice

Without these vital communications in the brain cells occurring, a decline in speech, communication, concentration, information processing, and overall functions will ensue. When certain criteria are met, a patient with dementia can qualify for hospice benefits. It also provides grief support.

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