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Systematic Change Needed to Support Family Caregivers of Hospice Patients

Hospice News

Given the critical role of family caregivers in home-based care, hospices have a vested interest in expanding their access to support. And while hospices offer social workers and spiritual care, many families continue to have unmet needs that could impede some patients’ access to hospice.

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How Death Doulas Can Help Hospices Improve Health Equity

Hospice News

End-of-life doulas can help hospices’ efforts to improve health equity in hard to reach settings while also improving quality in the last days of life. The quantity and quality of patient visits during the last days of life is an important quality measure for hospice providers. There is absolutely an impact.

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A Place for Grief

Chicago Caregiving

Leigh Huston, a social worker and bereavement counselor at Accord Hospice, says that talking to loved ones who have passed away is a very important part of the grieving process. In processing her own grief, she reached out to listen to other grievers’ stories. It’s a safe place where grief is welcome and normal,” Leopold says. “I

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New CMOs for Hospice of the Chesapeake, Care Synergy; HopeWest Taps New VP

Hospice News

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 Gives the Gift of Quality Family Time

Hospice Red River Valley

“It allowed me to interact with him as his daughter again and not as his caregiver.” – Twila Aslesen, Daughter of HRRV Patient. He looked forward to his Hospice visits. In 2010, he was honored at a banquet in Washington DC and awarded the Silver Helmet Award as the AMVET of the year. Glen’s Story.

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2023 Hike for Hope Results

Hope Hospice

2023 Hike for Hope Exceeds Goal With $153k Raised Fundraiser benefits Hope Hospice patient care and community programs DUBLIN, CA – Despite drizzly weather, nearly 850 supporters of Hope Hospice gathered at Del Valle Regional Park on May 6 for the nonprofit organization’s signature Hike for Hope. HopeHospice.com. Tax ID 94-2576059.

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