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Spiritual Care Key to Addressing Disparities Among Underserved Black Communities

Hospice News

Spiritual hospice care providers are an important link to building bridges of access and trust among underserved African American populations. Faith is very important to African Americans,” Ebema told Hospice News. What I’ve noticed is that the strong faith in this community can almost view hospice as a conflict.

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

Hospice News

They facilitate conversations regarding the dying process, discuss advance care planning, hospice election and advocate the patient’s wishes around ceremony, memorialization and disposition. In time, the organization expanded to include the virtual Deathfolx platform, its Deathschool program, and an online grief community.

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

Hospice News

A common hurdle to improving access to hospice and palliative care among children is that many clinicians across the health continuum lack the training and skill sets needed to have goals of care conversations. The post Keys to Discussing ‘Hard Realities’ in Pediatric Advance Care Planning Conversations appeared first on Hospice News.

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

Shining Light Hospice

Hospice care is a form of healthcare that focuses on providing comfort and support to patients with life-limiting illnesses and their families. While hospice care is often associated with physical care, it can also address the spiritual needs of patients and their families. What Is Spiritual Care in Hospice?

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

Seasons Hospice

In a hospice or hospital setting, a chaplain is often seen as a religious figure who offers spiritual support and guidance to patients and their families. In these cases, many may wonder how a chaplain can help a patient who is non-religious. Here are some of the key duties of a hospice chaplain: 1.

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Hospice Care versus Home Health Care

Shining Light Hospice

Hospice is designed to provide medical, social, and spiritual care for the terminally ill patient with the goal of keeping the patient as symptom free as possible throughout the end of their journey. What Are The Similarities of Hospice and Home Health? Hospice is indicated for end of life care for patients with a terminal illness.

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How To Help A Loved One During End of Life

Shining Light Hospice

Let’s explore how hospice services can help your loved one. What Is Hospice? Hospice care is a service that can be provided to terminally ill patients who elect to have comfort care only at the end of life. The physician will oversee all care while on hospice. Chaplains are also available for spiritual care.