Hospice News

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The location will serve as a hub for staff providing hospice services across Pasco County, where seniors 65 and older represent 21.8% The expansion is driven by growing demand for end-of-life care in the northern Tampa Bay area, according to Jalisha Wynn, general manager for VITAS. “At Census Bureau reported.

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Hospice News

MARCH 27, 2024

Many hospices may be unprepared to cope with a large-scale disaster or a future pandemic. Operators need to be prepared to deliver care and support their communities’ responses to catastrophic events. They were at best insufficiently supportive and at worst partially obstructive to provision of hospice care in disasters.”

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Hospice News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Forging stronger interdisciplinary relationships with behavioral health experts could help hospice providers ease caregiver burdens that can impact quality of end-of-life care. The strain on caregivers could mean that ultimately fewer patients will be able to receive hospice care in their homes.

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Hospice News

JULY 26, 2024

Hospices often turn to philanthropic support and community partners to help fund their veteran programs in the face of lagging reimbursement for these services, he said. I think that’s a challenge that a lot of hospices run into.” In 2022 Empath expanded its adult day services to better address veteran populations.

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Hospice News

MAY 12, 2025

New hospice locations have opened up across the country amid program closures. VITAS Widens Footprint in Texas Florida-based VITAS Healthcare is opening two new administrative offices in central Texas in response to rising demand for hospice care. Set to open in late June, the Chemed Corp.

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Hospice News

MAY 16, 2023

The petition cites concerns that a change in ownership could adversely affect quality and access to care among underserved communities. The hospice indicated that any future considerations will not impede the community’s access to end-of-life care, according to Alive Hospice’s executive committee, speaking on behalf of its governing board.

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Meanwhile, lawmakers unveiled a bill with some of the most significant reforms proposed to date for hospice payment and oversight. Dubbed as the Hospice Care Accountability, Reform, and Enforcement (Hospice CARE) Act, the bill has ignited conversations across the industry about future sustainability, growth and program integrity.

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Hospice of the North Coast

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

As we enter September, two important observances highlight the compassionate care we offer at Hospice of the North Coast: National Pain Awareness Month and National Assisted Living Week , celebrated from September 8-14, 2024. The Inspiring Generations theme also highlights the role that families play in the care journey.

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NHPCO

JUNE 13, 2024

Hospice Action Week brings together leaders, advocates, and supporters from across the country to unite as one voice to drive positive, legislative change for the betterment of the Medicare Hospice Benefit. 1330 “Gerald’s Law Act;” a bill which was advocated for during Hospice Action Week.

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High Peaks Hospice

JULY 17, 2023

Each grade selects a way of fundraising, from selling popcorn, ice pops, collecting pennies or the like they engage in a friendly competition to see which class can raise the most while learning about hospice care. This year the Kindergarten classes raised $2,387.00 and the school as a whole raised over $10,000.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 16, 2024

Yanetsko has been a lifelong resident of the hospice’s service region in New York, serving as COO of the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce since 1991. She has helped establish relationships with more than 300 local businesses and managed marketing, advertising and new event development. “My

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The Bucket-List Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Robert and his family began hospice care three months ago after his stage four cancer diagnosis. During that time, his care team noticed that the walls of Mr. and Mrs. Kilbourn’s home were covered with beautifully painted and framed oil paintings. Art Show: A One-Night Exhibit and Social Event.

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High Peaks Hospice

JUNE 3, 2024

Position Overview The Community Engagement Specialist educates supporters about our mission and goals, strengthens relationships with donors, organizes participation in community events, and celebrates the services High Peaks hospice provides to the community. Solicits business sponsors and enhances existing community partnerships.

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The Bucket-List Blog

JUNE 10, 2016

By the time he chose hospice care, he had thousands of CDs that made up an impressive. Don with Nikki Stuart and Julie Hatfield, who helped him organize his bucket-list karaoke event. When Sally Iseral Shepherd, his Hospice Care Plus chaplain, visited him, they often sang a song or two.

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Seasons Hospice

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Attend Group Events. From movie nights to art shows, there are plenty of group events happening in local communities all week long. If you can’t find an existing group event that interests you, make your own! Benefits of Social Interaction During Hospice Care. Volunteering in Hospice Care.

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The Bucket-List Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

A staff member knew someone locally who plays Santa at events, and he agreed to help us. We found donors and volunteers to help. We were able to source a Christmas tree with decorations and place it in his room. A local non-profit organization donated two toys for each grandchild, which we wrapped and placed under the tree.

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Seasons Hospice

JANUARY 7, 2021

Many times we see hardships and trials as obstacles to getting the things we want in life. Difficult life events cause us to rethink how we see the world. “ Wisdom will multiply your days and add years to your life. However, if we view these obstacles as learning opportunities, we gain wisdom.

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Seasons Hospice

JUNE 25, 2023

Accompany Them to Community Events Attending community events together can be a great way to support an elderly person’s social engagement. Stay informed about local events, such as fairs, concerts, or cultural festivals, and accompany the elderly person to these outings.

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Traditions Health

APRIL 16, 2023

An Overview of Advance Directives An advance directive includes the end-of-life information you want your family and healthcare providers to know about your healthcare decisions if you become unable to communicate those choices. Spend time thinking about which care alternative works best for you.

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Anthony House is supported by Wellhouse Ministries, which recently held a community fundraising event as a final push for donations, Spinella said. Patients at the new facility will receive round-the-clock hospice care and supportive services in a home-like environment designed to address their physical, emotional and spiritual needs.

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

National hospice utilization rates have hovered around this vicinity for the past decade, with 44% of decedents receiving these services in 2010, the Alliance report found. We must be better at positioning hospice care as a part of improving their lives, rather than simply being present at death.”

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Hospice News

AUGUST 23, 2024

“For people who don’t have a caregiver in their home, we can put them in our facility and they can live there until their natural death, and they’ll have access to specially trained caregivers in end-of-life care,” Strzalka told local news. The organization planned to begin construction in 2022 and open by the end of 2023.

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Hospice News

APRIL 11, 2024

Black Americans are frequently denied access to hospice and palliative care due to structural racism, and many of those communities lack sufficient information to make end-of-life care decisions, new research has found. Access to hospice and palliative care is perceived as lacking.

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Hospice News

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The film is based on director Laura Chinn’s personal experience as her brother Max received inpatient care at the Suncoast Hospice Care Center, an actual facility operated by the Florida-based nonprofit Empath Health. In the backdrop of these personal events, hangs the Schiavo case.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 2, 2023

Case in point, one volunteer at Hospice Savannah, dubbed “the flower lady,” saw an opportunity to lift patients’ spirits by partnering with local florist, horticultural and funeral businesses willing to donate flowers and vases leftover from farmers’ markets or other events.

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Seasons Hospice

OCTOBER 26, 2022

However, drafting a will is an important step in ensuring that your wishes are carried out and your loved ones are taken care of after you’re gone. If You or Your Loved One Is In Hospice Care, Be Proactive. This document can specify your end-of-life wishes in the event that you become unable to make decisions for yourself.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 6, 2022

“That first gathering was a conclave of leaders in global health policy, such as the United Nations and the World Health Organization, among various other bodies,” Connor told Hospice News. “We We met because we recognized the fact that no one was really speaking up about palliative and hospice care in the policy arena.

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Hospice News

MAY 18, 2023

The sum of his work includes a gamut of plays, including some on end-of-life care, as well as literary adaptations and the life story of the only black man to participate in the 1804 Lewis and Clark Expedition. Sue Ann Harnetiaux, each saw both their parents pass away in hospice care. He and his wife.

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Seasons Hospice

APRIL 24, 2023

When it comes to hospice care, this term carries a specific meaning and significance. Hospice care is a type of end-of-life care that is focused on providing comfort and support t o individuals who are in the final stages of a terminal illness. How is a DNR order implemented in hospice care?

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GeriPal

MARCH 13, 2025

Alex Smith Links Link to the McGill National Grand Rounds Series on Palliative Care , Michael Kearney as initial presenter, and registration for future events. Ive got a name. No, you dont need to be Canadian. Canadians are welcoming. Palliative Medicine – Just Another Specialty? She put her back out.

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NHPCO

MARCH 21, 2023

For Immediate Release March 22, 2023 New Research Shows Hospice Care Reduces Medicare Costs Hospice Care Contributed to $3.5 billion less than it would have been had they not received hospice care. In the last year of life, the total costs of care to Medicare for beneficiaries who used hospice was 3.1

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NHPCO

AUGUST 17, 2023

Back in February, President Carter and his family chose hospice care for his end-of-life journey. By sharing that choice publicly, the Carters have sparked a national conversation and countless private ones about the value of hospice. NHPCO provides education and resources to support that mission.

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Home Care Pulse

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Join Wendie Colvin, HCP’s Senior Clinical Content Writer, and Hospice Pioneer Barbara Karnes, as they navigate the complexities of the dying process, discuss the importance of training, and share how to effectively provide end-of-life care.

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Seasons Hospice

MARCH 15, 2024

This lack of mobility can lead to feelings of isolation and loneliness, as older adults may feel trapped in their homes without easily visiting friends or engaging in community events. While some may perceive hospice as a barrier to social connections for the elderly , it can actually facilitate and enhance these connections in several ways.

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Seasons Hospice

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Here are some ways you can support them: Respect their wishes – Everyone has different wants and needs when it comes to end-of-life care. And lastly, understand that there are ways to care for someone who is facing end-of-life possibilities that will not only help and bring them peace but also give you a sense of peace, too.

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NHPCO

JULY 11, 2024

Bernice Catherine Harper, MSW, MScPH, LLD, and celebrate her remarkable life of leadership and service to our professional community and the world. Dr. Harper’s lifelong leadership had profound and lasting positives impact across social work; hospice care; and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB).

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High Peaks Hospice

APRIL 12, 2023

Support grieving community members by hosting Remembrance Gatherings and seasonal events with assistance from HPH staff, including collaborating with the marketing team for invitations and announcements. Mission-driven event-planning. Develop program goals and manage the implementation of program activities to meet those goals.

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