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Inside AccentCare’s New, Centralized Approach to Bereavement Care  

Hospice News

After five years of planning, the post-acute services provider AccentCare recently re-organized its bereavement care services, which are now coordinated from a national center. The company operates more than 250 locations in 31 states and the District of Columbia, caring for roughly 200,000 patients and families annually.

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VITAS, Gentiva, Home Health & Hospice Care Expand Inpatient Services; Banner Health Shutters Hospice Programs in Phoenix

Hospice News

Patients at the hospital-based center receive care in a home-like clinical setting that includes overnight accommodations for friends and family. An interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, volunteers and bereavement experts provide 24/7 care. NYSE: HUM) for $2.8

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How Hospice, Behavioral Health May Cross Paths

Hospice News

In some respects, the two sectors are already inextricably linked, given the holistic nature of hospice care, including attention to patients’ psychosocial and spiritual needs as well as bereavement support for families. Hospices also lack quality measures associated with bereavement care.

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

Hospice News

The hospice, palliative and personal care provider is a portfolio company of the private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CDR). The health care system is also shrinking operations at ProMedica Home Health Agency in Sylvania, Ohio. The Heartland asset was valued at $710 million, Bloomberg reported.

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Hospice Care versus Home Health Care

Shining Light Hospice

Those who elect Hospice care are no longer seeking curative treatment, and do not wish to go to endless appointments. Instead they choose to receive compassionate care in their own home. Whether home is a private residence, a long term facility, a personal care home etc, the Hospice team travels to the patient.

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Why You Should Start Hospice Sooner Than Later

Hope Hospice

But the decision is also empowering, because an array of supportive care and assistance becomes available to both the patient and family. Hope’s hospice program also provides: Social workers to assist with medical paperwork and resources. Home health aides for personal care. Nursing is just the start.

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What Services Does Hospice Provide?

Seasons Hospice

Nurses usually visit once a week to check their patient’s status and make changes to their care regiment. Personal care support aides can provide non-medical care for your loved one. Social workers can help you and your loved one resolve any lingering end-of-life planning.