Hospice News

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) recently began to probe hospices in its initial phase of Provider Relief Fund (PRF) audits. Hospices, hospitals, and other health care providers were among those eligible to receive this initial funding round.

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HopeHealth

JUNE 14, 2024

At the Hulitar Hospice Center, Maria Sequeria shares what this work means to her. The post At the heart of your health team: Meet Maria, a hospice CNA appeared first on HopeHealth. CNAs do some of the most important and intimate work in health care.

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NHPCO

APRIL 15, 2024

For Immediate Release April 15, 2024 (Alexandria, VA) – CaringInfo , a program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO), has launched a new consumer blog, Insights , offering timely and practical content on serious-illness care and services from a variety of perspectives in both English and Spanish.

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Seasons Hospice

APRIL 22, 2025

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. What Is Hospice Care?

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HopeHealth

OCTOBER 17, 2024

In his father’s final days, a son made an unexpected connection with a hospice volunteer. The post The farewell gift: A hospice volunteer helps a son say goodbye appeared first on HopeHealth. Their conversation left a lifelong impact.

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HopeHealth

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

At age 92, his community and hospice team honored him with a veteran pinning ceremony. The post Hospice program honors 92-year-old veteran for military service appeared first on HopeHealth. Over his military career, “Buzz” Tilton flew everything from fighter jets to transport planes.

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HopeHealth

APRIL 4, 2024

Thanks to a hospice volunteer, he finally did. The post “This is your day”: A hospice patient’s golf dream comes true appeared first on HopeHealth. His whole life, Jack dreamed of playing the golf course at Rhode Island Country Club.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

A recent court decision in a False Claims Act (FCA) case involving hospice provider Care Alternatives may set a precedent that could influence similar cases. Additional allegations of hospice fraud came the following year in November 2009, when the U.S. doing business as Ascend Health, for alleged False Claims Act (FCA) violations.

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HopeHealth

MAY 10, 2023

In honor of Nurses Week, we spotlight our hospice nurse based in a Boston hospital. “So The post “What a privilege”: Reflections of a hospice nurse appeared first on HopeHealth. So much love, so much meaning can happen in these end-of-life spaces,” she says.

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HopeHealth

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

When Phil saw the ad for hospice volunteers in Massachusetts, he wasn’t sure if a guy like him could help. The post The reason I do this: How a hospice volunteer finds his purpose appeared first on HopeHealth. But he knew he wanted to try.

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HopeHealth

APRIL 30, 2024

With each experience, she discovered another aspect of hospice — and another way she wanted to pay it forward. The post Daughter, friend, “caregiver to the caregiver”: The path & passion of a hospice volunteer appeared first on HopeHealth. Joan’s mother, father and dear friend passed away on HopeHealth’s care.

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HopeHealth

JANUARY 12, 2023

In her eight years as a hospice aide, Darlene Morse has helped patients and families through their most vulnerable moments. “I The post Finding the spark: The special calling of a hospice aide appeared first on HopeHealth. I feel honored to do this work,” she says.

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HopeHealth

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

An inpatient hospice nurse opens up about his experiences at Hulitar Hospice Center, and what it means for patients and their families spending their final moments together. The post In the halls of Hulitar: An inpatient hospice nurse opens up appeared first on HopeHealth.

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HopeHealth

MARCH 1, 2024

Hospice social worker Laura McGuire usually asks patients this first. The post Tell me how I can help: Meet a hospice social worker appeared first on HopeHealth. “What would you like us to know about you, so we can care for you the way you want to be cared for?” It’s just the beginning.

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HopeHealth

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Today, he’s a hospice chaplain. The post Knocking on doors: How a silent monk became a hospice chaplain appeared first on HopeHealth. Denis Lynch was a silent monk for 16 years. Here’s how his path led to HopeHealth, and the lessons along the way.

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HopeHealth

APRIL 28, 2023

During his partner’s months on hospice, Bob often thought, “I hope I can pay this forward someday.” The post “I hope I can pay this forward”: A hospice volunteer’s lasting impact appeared first on HopeHealth. As a HopeHealth volunteer, he’s done just that.

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 20, 2023

“During this commemorative year of 20 years of Brisas Health, we are thrilled to introduce Brisas Supportive, a new practice that reflects our ongoing commitment to compassionate and patient-centered health care,” the organization indicated in a blog post.

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HopeHealth

MARCH 25, 2025

Meet Olivia Gould, a hospice social worker focused on dementia in long-term care settings. "We The post How do hospice social workers help people with dementia? We can give patients that one-on-one attention they might not get otherwise, she explains. appeared first on HopeHealth.

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HopeHealth

APRIL 22, 2022

Hospice volunteers share their unique gifts and personal touch to make a difference for patients. The post With volunteer’s help, hospice patient shares her legacy appeared first on HopeHealth. For Erin Hazlett and 96-year-old Ruth Rotenberg, simple companionship turned into a legacy project.

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HopeHealth

APRIL 4, 2023

Here’s what one college student learned from hospice volunteering. The post The power of compassion: A student volunteer’s journey with hospice appeared first on HopeHealth. “No matter how dire things seem, you can always make a difference in someone’s life.”

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HopeHealth

JUNE 29, 2022

Pediatric hospice is here to help. The post What is pediatric hospice care, and how is it different for kids? When a child is facing serious illness, they need a special approach to care – and their family does too. appeared first on HopeHealth.

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HopeHealth

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

By sharing his experience with pediatric hospice, his parents hope he can help other kids with serious illness. The post “Saying yes to pediatric hospice changed our lives”: Rogan’s story appeared first on HopeHealth. To his family and care teams, 1-year-old Rogan was known as Superman.

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HopeHealth

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Joy, comfort, connection: In 10 years as a HopeHealth volunteer, Dace Krasts of South County, RI, has seen the many sides of hospice care. The post What to expect from hospice care? A South County volunteer tells her story appeared first on HopeHealth.

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HopeHealth

MARCH 7, 2023

Here’s how they fit into a hospice team. The post A safe space, a trusted resource: Meet a hospice social worker appeared first on HopeHealth. Social workers provide everything from emotional support to help with community and financial resources.

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HopeHealth

DECEMBER 21, 2022

A 90-year-old hospice volunteer reflects on 22 years of writing patients’ life stories and comforting families after loss. “My The post “This is what life is about”: The legacy of a 90-year-old hospice volunteer appeared first on HopeHealth. My life has been enriched beyond words,” she says.

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

The Pennant Group is a holding company of independently operated subsidiaries that provide home health, hospice and senior living care services. The company has 94 hospice and home health locations and 49 senior living communities across 14 states, each operated by a separate, independent subsidiary with its own management, staff and assets.

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HopeHealth

JULY 14, 2022

Many patients with life-limiting illnesses can receive a palliative care consultation even if they aren’t ready for hospice. Understand how palliative care and hospice are similar yet different. The post 5 case studies: When is it time for palliative care versus hospice? appeared first on HopeHealth.

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HopeHealth

MARCH 24, 2023

Choosing a hospice provider can feel like an overwhelming decision. The post Checklist: What to look for in a hospice provider appeared first on HopeHealth. Here’s a list of what to ask about, based on recommendations from Consumer Reports and caregiver experience surveys from not-for-profit status to 24/7 crisis response.

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HopeHealth

DECEMBER 12, 2022

By adding pediatric hospice to their care team, you may be able to connect with extra support and services aimed at comfort — without sacrificing any of your child’s disease-directed treatments or other care. The post 5 benefits of adding pediatric hospice when your child is seriously ill appeared first on HopeHealth.

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Seasons Hospice

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

With the flu and cold season upon us, it becomes increasingly important to take extra precautions to protect vulnerable individuals, especially those receiving hospice care. Hospice patients often have weakened immune systems due to underlying health conditions, making them more susceptible to severe complications from the flu or common cold.

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Minority Nurse

JANUARY 27, 2025

The most well-lived career is one where you make choices based on your deepest desires, not what professors, colleagues, family, blogs, books, and articles say. You can call a friend who works in hospice and ask if you can pick her brain. You can also hop on LinkedIn and contact your area’s hospice nurses and nurse managers.

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CareAcademy Blog

APRIL 30, 2025

Given this remarkable shift, it's clear that end-of-life care is growing in demand and with it, a need for residential hospice agencies. Hospice agencies offer a peaceful environment for people nearing the end of their lives. In this article, we'll explore how to start a hospice agency and ensure its success. What is Hospice?

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HopeHealth

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Reflections of a hospice chaplain appeared first on HopeHealth. Chaplains help patients at the end of life connect to whatever they find spiritually meaningful. But what does that mean, and how does it help? Our chaplain explains. The post Where do you find the sacred?

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HopeHealth

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Hospice care helps patients with heart failure avoid trips to the emergency room. The post What hospice care can do for advanced cardiac patients appeared first on HopeHealth. Learn how this Medicare-covered benefit helps provide an extra layer of support to improve quality of life for people with advanced cardiac disease.

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Hospice 101

APRIL 11, 2020

Dear Fellow Hospice RNs, It’s now, more than ever, that your hospice patients really need your kindness, your compassion, your caring nature, and your gentle demeanor. Most of your hospice patients, if not all of your patients in facilities, are alone and separated from family members.

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HopeHealth

JANUARY 25, 2022

HopeHealth’s Circle of Love Dementia Care offers specialized care and resources for hospice patients with dementia and their families. Here’s what families should know about how and when a loved one is ready for hospice. The post Starting hospice care: What families coping with dementia should know appeared first on HopeHealth.

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Adobe Hospice & Home Health

JULY 5, 2024

Understanding the End-of-Life Journey: What to Expect When Your Loved One is Under Hospice Care Knowing your loved one is nearing the end of life can be a very difficult time. Hospice care is here to provide comfort and support for both your loved one and your family during this emotional journey.

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