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Bartlett Regional Hospital Gets Green Light to Take Over Hospice Services, Executives Step Down

Hospice News

The home health and hospice provider’s additional services included bereavement care, as well as free medical equipment loans for wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, bath benches, bedside commodes or canes. HHCJ received Medicare certification in 2006 and was operated by Catholic Community Services prior to its closure.

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Two Hospices Halt Services Amid Staffing Shortages

Hospice News

HHCJ’s additional services included bereavement care, as well as free medical equipment loans for wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, bath benches, bedside commodes or canes. The nonprofit hospice and home health provider became Medicare certified in 2006, and is operated by Catholic Community Service.

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Hospices Leverage School-Based Partnerships to Strengthen Bereavement Care

Hospice News

Some hospices have increasingly recognized the value of collaborating with local educators when it comes to improving community grief support for bereaved children and their families. The nonprofit provides hospice services across 10 counties in its service area and also offers bereavement and veteran programs.

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Caring for the Caregivers: Keys for Helping Family Members in Palliative Care Roles

Hospice News

The duties of family-member caregivers may include transportation, bill paying, dressing, bathing, and other activities of daily living, in addition to medical assistance such as medication administration. In the United States, more than 40 million adults provide palliative care for family members.

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ProMedica Scales Down Operations; New Inpatient Facilities Open at Beacon Hospice, Holy Name Medical Center, The Hansen House

Hospice News

Hospices provide medical care plans, while the center’s staff provides 24/7 personal care, medication administration and assistance with meals, bathing and other activities of daily living (ADLs). ProMedica began divesting its home health and hospice services earlier this year with the sale of Heartland Hospice and other assets to Gentiva.

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The Difference Between Palliative Care & Hospice Care

Traditions Health

In addition to managing a patient’s symptoms, hospice care may assist a patient and their caregivers with other necessary activities, such as bathing and dressing, or meal prep. That said, you might be surprised to discover, that these concepts are two very distinct approaches to treating and managing someone’s pain and symptoms of illness.

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Common Questions About Hospice Care

Traditions Health

In addition, home care aides may also be present to assist with personal care services such as bathing and grooming. Hospice care provides a holistic way of managing feelings of pain and loneliness by allowing an individual to live as comfortably and as fully as possible. What Is Included in Hospice Care?