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‘Small But Significant’ Keys to Amplifying Hospice Grief Support

Hospice News

Building strong bereavement programs comes with myriad considerations around community outreach, collaboration development and strategic planning. Ensuring that hospices bereavement programs are equipped to support grieving families of all walks takes thoughtful consideration and a two-pronged strategic approach, she stated.

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St. Croix’s New Minnesota Location Supports Staff Amid Growth

Hospice News

You have a nurse, you have a chaplain, you have a social worker, you have a hospice aide. Croix offers advance care planning support, bereavement services and a North Star program for dementia symptom management. Now there is a care team that is expected, and its not just one person whos going to be coming in and out.

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End-of-Life Doulas’ Growing Value Proposition in Hospice

Hospice News

They] can provide so much support from advance care planning to vigil assistance, and out in the community they can do early grief and bereavement support and can provide household support [and] respite caregiving.” There’s a huge variety even within the scope of what makes a doula who they are.

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How to Start a Hospice Agency: A Step-by-Step Guide

CareAcademy Blog

At the heart of a hospice care is its staff, including nurses, doctors, social workers, and chaplains. In addition to medical care like pain management and assistance with daily activities, the hospice team supports the emotional and spiritual journey of a terminal illness. Is starting a Hospice agency right for you?

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What Services Does Hospice Care Provide for Patients and Families?

Seasons Hospice

Hospice care is generally available to individuals diagnosed with a terminal illness and a prognosis of six months or less to live, as certified by a physician. It is not restricted by age, and patients can receive hospice care in various settings, including their own homes, assisted living facilities, or hospice centers.

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Hunterdon Hospice’s Relaunches Trauma-Informed Bereavement Program

Hospice News

New Jersey-based Hunterdon Hospice has relaunched its bereavement program aimed at supporting loved ones who have experienced a traumatic loss. The hospice provider temporarily halted the eight-week grief support program during the COVID-19 pandemic due to social distancing requirements. Set to restart on Aug.

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Hospices Partner with After-Loss Services to Bolster Grief Support

Hospice News

Greater education and preparation around the logistical aspects of death and bereavement is needed to better support grieving families. Marylander is also a licensed clinical social worker and practiced law for 35 years prior to stepping into health care.

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