Hospice News

JANUARY 22, 2024

Social workers have an increasingly important role to play in breaking down barriers among underserved populations, including misconceptions about hospice that can deter or dampen utilization. Gaines has worked in the hospice field for more than 15 years. There were 143 respondents in total.

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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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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

Treating Them Humanely Ultimately, hospice care workers should remember that, above all else, those at the end of their lives are still people and still want to live the life they have left. There are still some questions that we have to answer, though, on hospice’s role and authority in this.

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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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