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Dementia Violence in Healthcare

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As a hospice volunteer in Detroit, Michigan nursing homes, I viewed dementia as a fluttering bee. There were times when nursing home residents with dementia were rude or violent. I have seen a resident slap a nurse assistant (CNA) in the face with such force I thought she would fall over.

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Black Children and Healthcare Disparities (Video 2:48)

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Healthcare disparities are inequalities that exist when members of certain populations do not benefit from the same healthcare as other groups. This is not only a healthcare issue, but a moral one. Healthcare disparities impact not only individuals victimized by them, but also their families, their communities, and the nation.

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Empathy in Healthcare

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The ability to empathize is especially important in healthcare professions where biases can contribute to healthcare disparities. Healthcare providers must be able to better recognize situations where they can offer empathy in addition to problem solving. Her blog is Hospice and Nursing Homes Blog.

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Hospice in Prison Part 1: An interview with Michele DiTomas and Keith Knauf

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Summary Transcript Summary In the early 1990’s, California Medical Facility (CMF) created one of the nation’s first licensed hospice units inside a prison. Keith per many reports, is the heart and sole of the hospice unit and oversees the Pastoral Care Workers. A few are let out early on compassionate release. This is Eric Widera.

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End-of-Life Doulas: A Podcast with Jane Euler, Beth Klint, and John Loughnane

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We also invited Beth Klint to speak about the doula’s role within a traditional hospice organization. Alex: We’re delighted to welcome Beth Klint who is executive director of Goodwin Hospice and is joining us from the DC, Northern Virginia area along with Jane. Why Beth? This is Eric Widera. Alex: This is Alex Smith.

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Can Volunteer Service Choose You?

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I have been a hospice volunteer for twenty years, most of them in urban nursing homes. Mostly, I felt I didn't have skills to do the right things in a healthcare environment where somebody might get hurt if I messed up. Years later, jello still reminded me of her and the nursing home, but not in a good way.

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Spirituality, Cancer, and Aging

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Spirituality has often been associated positively in healthcare by most patients. Healthcare providers should be sensitive to this when they make healthcare decisions impacting patients and their families. They should provide opportunities for them to share their religious and spiritual beliefs and offer support when possible.