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Three Things to Expect When Heading Home for Hospice Care

Traditions Health

Hospice care is an option for someone who has been diagnosed with a terminal illness and a life expectancy of six months or less. Your family can arrange hospice care at a hospital, inpatient hospice facility, long-term care facility, or home. People often choose hospice at home because its a familiar, relaxed environment.

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Palliative-Behavioral Health Collaborations Benefit Patients with Serious Mental Illnesses

Hospice News

A lot of burden falls on palliative and hospice workers to manage serious, persistent mental health concerns that might be beyond their scope of knowledge,” Turner told Palliative Care News. Collaborations with mental health organizations that touch these patients’ lives will be pivotal for those who could potentially reach palliative care.

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Transitioning from Child to Caregiver

Traditions Health

The relationship between a child and their caregiver, usually a parent, is a special one. Thinking through your transition to caregiver means taking some steps early to make the transition easier — for both you and your loved one. As you plan your caregiver journey, a few simple steps can help start you on the right foot.

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How Health Literacy, Education Influences a Patients’ Hospice Experience

Hospice News

In case you missed it, Hospice News has launched a new specialty publication for palliative care professionals. Providing education and fostering health literacy among the seriously ill, their families and surrogate decision makers is crucial to ensuring a positive patient experience in hospice care.

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National Healthcare Decisions Day April 16

NHPCO

Alexandria, Va) – The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) is encouraging Americans to use National Healthcare Decisions Day, April 16, as an opportunity to pause and think about their health care wishes and to take action to make sure their wishes are known, even if they unable to direct their own care.

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NHPCO’s CaringInfo Program Launches New Consumer Blog, Insights

NHPCO

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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Benefits of Hospice Care for COPD

Traditions Health

COPD is not curable, so while it’s possible to manage the disease and enjoy life for many years after diagnosis, hospice care services may become necessary someday. Does Your Loved One Need Hospice Care? Hospice care is typically offered to patients when they have six months or less to live. What is COPD?