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The Ups and Downs of Inpatient Hospice Care: New Facilities Open as Others Close

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Hospice of the Midwest’s services within the Marshalltown community include assistance with medical equipment and medication order and delivery, developing patient care plans, providing home assessment consultations and a veteran honors program. The hospice provider also offers pet and music therapy, as well as bereavement support services.

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How Hospice Supports Families

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Family caregivers also learn how to provide direct personal care support in ways that are safe and comfortable for both the loved one and the family caregiver. Bereavement Services. Medicare-certified hospices also provide at least six months of bereavement support. New York: Springer 2009: 135-155. References.

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