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How Health Literacy, Education Influences a Patients’ Hospice Experience

Hospice News

I’d like to ask you the same question as it pertains to the family and to the caregiver. We go and we have these living wills, where you don’t necessarily have advanced directives or plans, right only 34% to 36% [of patients] right now have an advance directive. Not all of our caretakers are formal caregivers.

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Caring For Your Loved One During Hospice Services

Shining Light Hospice

To aid caregivers in providing the best care possible for their loved ones, we have put together a list of guiding principles for successful hospice care. Take Care of Yourself It is important for caretakers to take time for themselves. See Your Loved One As An Individual The first principle is to see your loved one as an individual.