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Palliative Care vs. Hospice Care: Understanding the Key Differences

Seasons Hospice

Two terms that often arise in these conversations are palliative care and hospice care. In this months blog post, well break down the key differences between palliative care and hospice care, explore how they are delivered, who can benefit from them, and when each type of care is appropriate.

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Hosparus Acquires Baptist Health Deaconess Hospice

Hospice News

Founded in 1978, Hosparus Health’s 600 employees and 500 volunteers provide care for more than 10,000 patients annually, including hospice, medical care, palliative medicine, mental health and bereavement services. “We In 2021, more than 22,000 Medicare decedents elected hospice care in Kentucky.

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Many Hospices Need to Step Up Disaster Planning

Hospice News

“Overall hospice and end of life care was given too little consideration and disaster management policies and actions have been enacted by the larger response community,” Baker Rogers said. They were at best insufficiently supportive and at worst partially obstructive to provision of hospice care in disasters.”

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As Inpatient Hospice Doors Swing Open, Others Slam Shut Nationwide

Hospice News

Patient preferences are trending towards home-based hospice care, leaving some inpatient facilities between a rock and a hard place. Meanwhile, other hospices diversify and expand their inpatient service capabilities. Shifting care preferences are another driving force behind the closure, according to MercyOne.

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Angela Hospice’s New Inpatient Facility; Hosparus Opens PACE Center

Hospice News

Set to open this summer, the hospice facility will feature 15 patient beds at Lourdes Senior Community in Waterford, Michigan. Expanding hospice care in the senior community will allow for improved support and care collaboration, according to Angela Hospice President and CEO Marti Coplai.

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What are the Four Levels of Hospice Care?

Sahara Hospice Care

Hospice care comes with many great assets for patients and family members. There is a lot to learn about hospice care and the features it brings to the table. Learn more about the four levels of hospice care and which one could benefit you! What are the four level of hospice care?

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Future Leaders Class of 2022: Hollie Trogdon, Senior Vice President, PruittHealth Home

Hospice News

The program is designed to recognize up-and-coming industry members who are shaping the next decade of senior housing, skilled nursing, home health, and hospice care. Early on I knew I wanted to work in health care and needed a career in which I could find meaning and purpose.

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