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Hospices’ Caregiver Support Strategies Need ‘Overhaul’

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Hospices strategies to support family caregivers have room for improvement when it comes to addressing the broad range of these individuals unmet emotional and logistical needs. Family caregivers often navigate a complex health care system without sufficient support, according to Sonya Dolan, director of operations at Mettle Health.

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7 ‘Hidden Gem’ Hospice News Stories in 2024

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Anatomy of Hospice Grief Camps for Children Many hospices offer summer grief camps for bereaved children and adolescents, which come with a host of operational and logistical considerations. Hospices have taken varied approaches to shaping their youth grief programs, but common threads exist.

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Mahogany CEO: Hospice on Cusp of ‘Tremendous Revolution’

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Our services will include the standard hospice functions such as individual bereavement care and volunteer-based therapy, but we also have grief support groups. We are also in the process of putting together a one-day caregiver retreat. What do you see as the largest opportunities in hospice care delivery today?

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Hospice Pet Therapy Programs Can Boost Patient, Staff Satisfaction

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It frequently gets mentioned in the [caregiver survey] comments in their overall experience of care, Asmus said. Weve gotten some shoutouts for pet therapy at a time when were really looking at person-centered care. Alive Hospice also uses therapy dogs in its monthly support program for bereaved families, PAWS for Grief.

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Systematic Change Needed to Support Family Caregivers of Hospice Patients

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Given the critical role of family caregivers in home-based care, hospices have a vested interest in expanding their access to support. Families caring for seriously ill loved ones face systemic barriers that could threaten patients’ ability to receive care at home, including at the end of life.

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The Hospice CARE Act‘s Potential Unintended Consequences

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The most recent iteration of Hospice Care Accountability, Reform and Enforcement (Hospice CARE) Act, currently in a discussion draft phase, could have some unintended consequences in the future of end-of-life care delivery. What are some of the effects on the business models in terms of profit over patient care?

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As Inpatient Hospice Doors Swing Open, Others Slam Shut Nationwide

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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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