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Incarcerated Seniors Lack Access to Hospice Care

Hospice News

Garlock previously provided prison-based hospice care to fellow incarcerated individuals at the Kilby Correctional Facility, part of the Alabama Department of Corrections system. Quality issues are tied to a limited supply of clinicians who are trained to provide hospice care in prison settings, Garlock indicated.

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Caregiver Burnout

Traditions Health

Taking care of a loved one who needs assistance due to an illness, injury, aging, or declining health can be rewarding. But it’s also challenging to manage all the ways you need to meet their needs, from bathing, dressing, and feeding them to managing their medications, and doctors’ appointments. Please contact us to learn more.

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Some Families May Not Access Hospice Without Caregiver Support

Hospice News

These outcomes are particularly damaging for families who are “systematically disadvantaged financially,” leading to inequities in access and utilization of palliative and hospice care. The Atlanta-based hospice, home health, private duty and pediatric services provider has locations across 33 states nationwide, including Arizona.

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The High-Impact Role of Hospice Aides

Traditions Health

Yet most hospice aides will tell you it’s a calling — one they’re honored to answer. This November is National Home Care and Hospice Month, an observance dedicated to recognizing those who provide health care in patients’ homes — and who make a difference in the lives of patients and their families.

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Hospice Care versus Home Health Care

Shining Light Hospice

In the next section, we will discuss the differences between Hospice and Home Health care. What Is Hospice Care? Hospice is the care provided for a terminally ill patient who has a life expectancy of six months or less. This ensures proper access to medical, emotional, and spiritual care.

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From the Trenches: Nurse Practitioner Obiora on Where Hospice Succeeds, What Needs to Change

Hospice News

If there was anything you could change about hospice care in 2022, whether it’s care delivery, or something to do with regulation or payment or any other issue, what would that be? Often, by the time they give the patient just a bath that time window is over, especially in the hospice setting.

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The Sandwich Generation of Caregivers

Traditions Health

Some of the tasks caregivers typically perform include: Attending doctor’s appointments and serving as their loved one’s advocate Making trips to the grocery store and pharmacy, and running other errands Providing help with bathing, dressing, and grooming Spending time with their loved ones and providing emotional support Caregivers also often perform (..)