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Knocking on doors: How a silent monk became a hospice chaplain

HopeHealth

Today, he’s a hospice chaplain. The post Knocking on doors: How a silent monk became a hospice chaplain appeared first on HopeHealth. Denis Lynch was a silent monk for 16 years. Here’s how his path led to HopeHealth, and the lessons along the way.

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Where do you find the sacred? Reflections of a hospice chaplain

HopeHealth

Chaplains help patients at the end of life connect to whatever they find spiritually meaningful. Our chaplain explains. Reflections of a hospice chaplain appeared first on HopeHealth. But what does that mean, and how does it help? The post Where do you find the sacred?

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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. To provide culturally competent hospice care, it is imperative to understand and address this mistrust.

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

Hospice News

After my grandfather died with at-home hospice care, I thought the things I was doing in the birth world could be translated to the death space. I started volunteering in hospice, and when I met Lauren I was planning weddings. We have both been hospice volunteers. Merelli: I got into doulaship as a birth doula in 2009.

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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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Hospice Care versus Home Health Care

Shining Light Hospice

In the next section, we will discuss the differences between Hospice and Home Health care. What Is Hospice Care? Hospice is the care provided for a terminally ill patient who has a life expectancy of six months or less. This ensures proper access to medical, emotional, and spiritual care.

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Providing Hospice Cares in a Facility during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Quarantine

Hospice 101

Facilities are limiting the amount of visitors, including hospice team members. Hospice Social Workers, Hospice Chaplains and even Hospice Aides are now being asked to work from home, calling in and checking on patients via phone, while many hospices are even laying off team members.