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Black Communities Face Barriers to Advance Care Planning

Hospice News

The health care system, in both private and public settings, that is engaged with financing, managing, and providing palliative and hospice care must directly address the issue of racism, discrimination, and disparities, particularly among marginalized underserved non-Hispanic Blacks,” authors stated in the study. Researchers from Charles R.

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POA: Understanding the Need for Essential Documents

Traditions Health

There are several legal and medical forms you can use to help capture your wishes — from advance directives and living wills to physician orders for life-sustaining treatment and do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders. Find more resources to help you in your home, health, hospice, or palliative care journey.

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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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Advance Care Planning and Hospice

Hospice Advantage Solutions

Here’s what your hospice agency needs to know: The New Codes. A document appointing an agent and/or recording the wishes of a patient pertaining to his/her medical treatment at a future time should he/she lack decisional capacity at that time.”. Health Care Proxy, Durable power of attorney for healthcare, Living will, and.

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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?

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Transitioning from Child to Caregiver

Traditions Health

Be sure to talk through things like finances, live-in preferences, and their goals for care. While the idea of preparing legal documents can feel overwhelming, having them in place can make very difficult decisions down the road a little easier. Making legal preparations. Safety-checking the home.