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‘Small But Significant’ Keys to Amplifying Hospice Grief Support

Hospice News

Its twofold as to how weve reached out and sought getting access and information into the community not just to the residents, but also to the service providers, Rhiannon told Hospice News. Its about having that support and framework to recognize an issue and point to a resource.

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Hospice of the Valley: Redefining the End-of-Life Care Delivery Outlook

Hospice News

We have a very small assisted living facility, and we have a hospice inpatient unit there also. We dont always have information about someone before they enter hospice. Some payment value-based demonstration projects have already given us that information.

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Technology Systems You Need To Run A Post-Acute Care Community

CareAcademy Blog

Did you know there are approximately 30,600 assisted living communities in the U.S.? In order to grow and maintain occupancy, you need a streamlined way to send inquiry forms to the right salesperson and store basic information. Look no further.

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U.S. Senate Takes Up Supporting Our Seniors Act

Hospice News

While private residences are the most frequently occurring location of care for hospice patients, long-term care facilities come in second, followed by assisted living facilities, according to the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO). The post U.S.

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How to Support a Senior During a Short-Term Stay at an Assisted Living Facility

Home Sweet Home In-Home Care

Short-term stays at assisted living facilities can be challenging, but with the right support, seniors can thrive and recover. After a hospitalization or surgical procedure, the physician may recommend rehab in an assisted living facility before the person returns home. Joseph !

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Lawmakers Mull Bills to Ensure Hospice, Home Health Worker Safety

Hospice News

A bill introduced in February proposes to expand limitations within the Freedom of Information Act that prohibit the disclosure of certain personal and background information of state and public agency employees, including health workers. The Connecticut Hospice was among those providers.

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

Hospice News

Other health care providers, upstream of hospice, are also engaging doula services as well, such as assisted living and skilled nursing facilities, she said. Roughly 6% of hospice providers cited plans to diversify their services to include end-of-life doulas this year, according to the Hospice News 2024 Outlook Survey.