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Illinois Bill to Allow 16 Hospice Locations Per County, Up from 5 

Hospice News

My mom was in hospice in 2015. She was diagnosed with cancer and received hospice care in the home, and I was her caretaker.” The post Illinois Bill to Allow 16 Hospice Locations Per County, Up from 5 appeared first on Hospice News. And I think that’s true, because of my own experience.

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How Health Literacy, Education Influences a Patients’ Hospice Experience

Hospice News

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. When it comes to the patient experience in hospice care, what do you see are the biggest problems or barriers that need to be addressed?

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Explaining Hospice Care to Your Patients

Traditions Health

But as their care provider, you have the opportunity to guide patients and their families to resources like hospice care that can make their remaining time more comfortable and fulfilling. As you begin the delicate conversation about choosing hospice care, make sure you cover the following talking points.

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Future Leaders Class of 2022: Lauren O’Dwyer, CFO, Anvoi Hospice and Anvoi Management

Hospice News

The program is designed to recognize up-and-coming industry members who are shaping the next decade of senior housing, skilled nursing, home health, and hospice care. What do you foresee as being different about hospice looking ahead to 2023? Hospice is such a personal service, so having a strong team to do this is very crucial.

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Benefits of Hospice for Patients with Advanced Alzheimer’s Disease

Traditions Health

Benefits of Hospice for Patients with Advanced Alzheimer’s Disease Although research has highlighted the numerous medical and emotional benefits that hospice can provide patients with advanced Alzheimer’s disease, hospice care continues to be underutilized by this patient demographic.

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Words of Encouragement for 2021

Seasons Hospice

Talking with an older loved one who has gone through challenges can teach us lessons about perseverance, trust and how to care for others. If you have a loved one dealing with a life-limiting illness, don’t put off hospice care in 2021.

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How Hospices Can Improve Health Equity for Rural-Based LGBTQ+ Seniors

Hospice News

Hospices stand to improve upon their recognition and understanding of what the LGBTQ+ rural community looks like and what challenges they often have as they age, Barnett indicated. Evolving state laws represent a key challenge in striving toward more gender-affirming hospice care.

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