Hospice News

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Having a greater understanding around the impacts of trauma and abuse can help hospices improve end-of-life experiences for patients and working conditions for staff. That’s a fundamental place to begin,” Natarajan told Hospice News. The first, most important thing is just creating an atmosphere of empathy and psychological safety.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 16, 2024

Niagara Hospice CEO Retires Lockport, N.Y.-based based Niagara Hospice will soon have a new president and CEO with the upcoming retirement of John Lomeo, who has led the organization since 2000. Niagara Hospice is part of The Hospice and Palliative Care Group (HPCG), an organization that provides administrative services.

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Nationwide, existing support and services are often scarce or insufficient to meet families’ needs, according to Ben Marcantonio, COO and interim president and CEO of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO). Contributing to this is lack of public awareness and understanding around hospice and palliative care services.

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Hospice News

JUNE 28, 2023

Hospice of the Chesapeake Appoints New CMO Maryland-based Hospice of the Chesapeake recently named Dr. Marny Fetzer as its new chief medical officer. Fetzer is currently system medical director for palliative care and hospice services at Illinois-based Ascension Health.

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Hospice of the North Coast

MARCH 1, 2022

It wasn’t the profanity nor the frontal attack on the care her father has been receiving but the intensity of it, the felt urgency, the palpable shock of the grief just underneath it all. She started to suffer and although her dad was still around, unknowingly she became immersed in anticipatory grief. Daniel Miller, M.D.,

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Daily Nurse

APRIL 8, 2024

Supporting someone with a life-limiting diagnosis or talking about death can be difficult for many people, but not for a hospice nurse. Maryette Williamson, RN, BSN, knows firsthand from working as a BAYADA Hospice Nurse in Fayetteville, North Carolina. How did you get interested in working as a home hospice nurse?

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Seasons Hospice

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Be present. And if they don’t want to talk, simply being present can be a comfort. Entering Into Hospice. As your loved one enters hospice care, you may find yourself feeling lost and alone. Hospice can be a difficult time for both patients and their families. Hospice Caregivers Support Group.

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Seasons Hospice

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Grief comes to us when someone or something significant dies. Our culture recognizes the death of a person as a cause of grief. There are other sources of debilitating grief, too; the death of a job, pet, relationship, status, income, health, certain freedoms, and on and on. Don’t try to take the gift of grief away from them.

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Shining Light Hospice

MARCH 27, 2023

The Roles of Medical Professionals in Hospice Care Hospice care is a type of health care that focuses on providing comfort and support to patients and families during the end-of-life process. While it is often provided in a hospice facility or home, many medical professionals are often involved in the care of these individuals.

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Living With Hospice

MAY 22, 2021

Grief is a long process to endure when you lose someone you love. In Living With Hospice's fourth grief-centric episode, Mitch addresses the topic of grief triggers and how they can bring up that pain of loss and other emotions, sometimes even years later. Grief acknowledged is grief that is managed.

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Hope Hospice

MARCH 8, 2019

Young people experience physical, emotional and spiritual reactions to grief and grieve differently than adults. Hope Hospice now offers a Children and Teen Grief Support program to help address these issues. The grief support groups meet in the evenings, twice a month during the school year.

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NHPCO

APRIL 17, 2023

For Immediate Release April 17, 2023 (Alexandria, VA) The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) published the following statement in response to a recent Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed rule that would update key components of hospice reimbursement and regulations in Fiscal Year (FY) 2024.

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NHPCO

JULY 28, 2023

For Immediate Release July 28, 2023 New Research Shows Hospice Produces Better Outcomes, Lower Medicare Costs (Washington, D.C. The study was funded by the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) and the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO). With hospice, you can provide that care at home.”

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Hospice Nurse Hero

JANUARY 11, 2024

As a hospice nurse, a challenging and unavoidable aspect of your role is navigating end-of-life conversations. In this article, we’ll explore the challenges of these conversations and some key strategies to help new hospice nurses. I like to ask the patient and family if it’s ok to speak openly with everyone present.

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GeriPal

MARCH 7, 2024

We also invited Beth Klint to speak about the doula’s role within a traditional hospice organization. We are delighted to welcome Jane Euler, who is lead doula and co-founder of Present for You, which is a benefit LLC company that provides doula support at the end-of-life. Hospice volunteers do lots of things. Why Beth?

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Shining Light Hospice

JUNE 21, 2023

The journey through hospice care is often emotional and challenging, not just for the patient, but also for their loved ones. These platforms can help equip caregivers with the knowledge and skills they need to better care for their loved ones in hospice. Mental Health Support Maintaining mental health is crucial for caregivers.

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Traditions Health

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

The frequency and severity of symptoms often vary, making it difficult at times to determine life expectancy and the need for hospice care. This means that many patients may miss out on the vital physical and emotional support that hospice provides. What Does Hospice Do for Heart Disease Patients?

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Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Using children’s hospices as gate keepers (to ensure support for the parents), eight parents were interviewed in seven interviews (one interview involved both parents), about eight children (one mother spoke about the deaths of two of her children).

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High Peaks Hospice

APRIL 21, 2022

Our volunteers, some of whom are pictured above, are an exceptional group of caring and compassionate people who each bring a rich variety of life skills and interest to our hospice service. Thank you to all the staff and volunteers who were present. Most recently you have become a member of our Rainbows grief program.

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Traditions Health

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

This review discusses when hospice care for ALS is recommended and when a patient with ALS is eligible for hospice. When Is An ALS Patient Eligible For Hospice Care? The following is an overview of what signs indicate a patient with ALS is ready and eligible for hospice care. What Are The Goals Of Hospice Care for ALS?

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Hospice of the North Coast

JULY 14, 2023

Although we grieve differently in our own styles and paces, it can be helpful if we understand grief work from psychologist William Worden’s model called “Tasks of Mourning.” The second task of mourning is “To Process the Pain of Grief.” Grief can stir up many feelings such as sadness, fear, anxiety, anger, regret, shame, etc.

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Seasons Hospice

JULY 29, 2022

Grief is the natural process we go through when we lose someone we care about. Unfortunately, there are many myths about grief and how it should be handled. Understanding the Grief Process. As you may already know, the process of grief is not linear. This is often the first stage of grief. Pain and Guilt.

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Seasons Hospice

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

As you work through your grief, it is important to seek out support, practice self-care, and connect with God. Practice Self-Compassion Give yourself grace as you navigate this journey of grief. It may be helpful to connect with a grief support group or a therapist who specializes in bereavement counseling.

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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 of the North Coast

APRIL 15, 2021

What does grief look like? Thus, is the gift of art and grief work. Here are some of the things that can be gained in an art-based grief group: Making art in a group setting creates a sense of ritual that provides safety and promotes emotional risk-taking. Grief Support Groups. What color is it? Moon, 2016, pp 8-9).

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Kindful Hospice

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

In situations like these, it’s helpful to understand how grief works. For instance, according to the WebMD special report, “ Grief: Beyond the 5 Stages ,” the three most common feelings among those who have suffered the loss of a loved one are sadness (84%), depression (41%), and anger (29%). Grief doesn’t have a timeline.

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Living With Hospice

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

While no simple guidelines exist that will take away the hurt, Mitch discusses how to acknowledge and deal with these very normal feelings, and provides some alternative suggestions for keeping traditions and celebrating with a loved one who is in Hospice. I'm your host today for Living With Hospice. It's all part of the grief cycle.

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Minority Nurse

JULY 12, 2023

Flores, RN, CHPN, BS, a hospice nurse in Colorado since 2012. In 2020 Flores was a featured guest on the TV Show, The Doctors , sharing his expertise on end-of-life hospice care. His second book, Letter to a Hospice Nurse , celebrates the lives of hospice patients and gives a format for surviving family and friends to process grief.

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Sahara Hospice Care

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Having a physical communication can also make it easier for them to understand and be present. For more information regarding hospice care , reach out to us at your preferred time. – The Gift of Doulas for Grief. – Advantages of in-home hospice care in Houston, TX. SAHARA HOSPICE CARE.

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Living With Hospice

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

While no simple guidelines exist that will take away the hurt, Mitch discusses how to acknowledge and deal with these very normal feelings, and provides some alternative suggestions for keeping traditions and celebrating with a loved one who is in Hospice. I'm your host today for Living With Hospice. It's all part of the grief cycle.

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AJN Off the Charts

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Across years of conducting mixed-methods research to explore the role of spirituality among people with cancer, I am constantly presented with ways where our connection to spirit is challenged, and ways that we can remain connected amidst the very real pain, challenge, busyness, stress, and burnout of this modern world.

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GeriPal

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

You’d imagine though that our professional expertise and experiences in helping patients and families cope with loss and grief would be helpful in managing our own personal losses. A great website for dealing with loss and grief : refugeingrief.com. Turns out, it’s maybe not. Eric: And Alex, who do we have with us today?

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The Bucket-List Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Therefore, most stories are in the present tense. The tree cast a warm glow as gifts were exchanged and the family opened the presents Rob requested we find for them. How can you honor life during National Hospice & Palliative Care Month? Contact us at hospice@hospicecp.org or 859-986-1500 or visit our website.

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Seasons Hospice

JUNE 22, 2022

How to Care for a Friend Experiencing Grief. Finally, encourage them to seek professional help if they are struggling to cope with their grief. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. How to Minister to a Friend in Hospice Care.

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Red M.D.

OCTOBER 8, 2020

It’s twenty-six years later and I’ve managed to use this tragedy to inspire a career focused on both trauma and hospice and palliative medicine. My hospice attending provided some cursory instruction and assured me she was available if I had questions, and that was that. For me, it works. Could we have caused less suffering?

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The Bucket-List Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

Therefore, most stories are in the present tense. His home-hospice team worked to manage pain and symptoms and to support him and his family. On Halloween day, he and Anthony’s Hospice Care Plus team drove to Anthony’s home in a car filled with Christmas gifts wrapped by our volunteers. Anthony is a young man under our care.

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Palliverse

JANUARY 21, 2024

Photo by Ross Sneddon on Unsplash The Christmas Night Markets brought thousands of people to our hospice grounds and stallholders to our basement car park. They were both looking for presents to buy for their mothers. The aim was to invite people into our hospice grounds, to get to know us a bit better.

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