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Hospice Pet Therapy Programs Can Boost Patient, Staff Satisfaction

Hospice News

Families often share memories of pets with the volunteer therapy dog handlers, which can provide greater connection, comfort, psychosocial support and improved quality at the end of life, Asmus indicated. It frequently gets mentioned in the [caregiver survey] comments in their overall experience of care, Asmus said.

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NHPCO and the National Alliance for Care at Home Celebrate Healthcare Leader and Volunteer Award Honorees at Final NHPCO Conference

NHPCO

The 2024 Volunteers are the Foundation of Hospice Awards wrapped up Monday’s award presentations. These awards recognize hospice volunteers who embody the concept of volunteerism at the heart of hospice; improving the patient experience and serving as an inspiration to others.

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Hospice and Breast Cancer

Traditions Health

What happens during hospice care? In most cases, your primary caregiver is a family member or friend. This person coordinates with the hospice team. You and your caregiver can also call the hospice team 24 hours a day, seven days a week. They also train your primary caregiver to assist you and give medicine.

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Global Challenges Persist in Bringing Hospice Care to Incarcerated Populations

Hospice News

More countries have adopted peer caregiving as a way to provide improved support for terminally ill incarcerated individuals, according to researcher Barry Ashpole. Ashpole has been an educator and communication consultant in hospice and palliative care since the 1980s.

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Hospice Action Network Honors 2021 Congressional Champions

NHPCO

I was raised by my maternal grandparents and later served as my grandmother’s primary caregiver as she grew older, which is why hospice and palliative care are extremely personal to me,” Senator Tammy Baldwin said. Representative Mike Thompson (D-CA-05) . The honorees expressed their appreciation for the recognition. . “I

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Deathwives Founders: Death Doulas Fill End-of-Life Care Gaps, Ease Strain on Hospice Staff

Hospice News

They facilitate conversations regarding the dying process, discuss advance care planning, hospice election and advocate the patient’s wishes around ceremony, memorialization and disposition. In time, the organization expanded to include the virtual Deathfolx platform, its Deathschool program, and an online grief community.

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How to Build a World-Class Hospice Volunteer Program

Home Care Pulse

Article Contents: – Introduction – The value of volunteers. – How to develop world-class volunteers – Training for hospice volunteers – Focus on the little things Article Contents: – Introduction – The value of volunteers. What value do volunteers add to my program?