Hospice News

AUGUST 26, 2022

Kaua‘i Hospice has served patients since 1983 and is the only hospice provider located on the “Garden Island” in Lihu‘e, Hawaii. In addition to hospice, the nonprofit provider also offers palliative care and grief support. Hospice utilization in Hawaii reached 45.4% that year.

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NHPCO

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The Outstanding Program Award , recognizing the extraordinary investment, commitment, and achievement of hospice organizations providing high-quality, end-of-life care to Veterans and their families, was awarded to Geisinger Hospice in Danville, Pennsylvania, a Level 5 We Honor Veterans Partner.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 16, 2025

Swelling incarcerated aging populations with unmet end-of-life care needs are straining prison systems worldwide. The report examined global trends around end-of-life care delivery among incarcerated populations.

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NHPCO

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

I’m honored to be selected as one of HAN’s Angel Awardees again this year, and I am so grateful for the work HAN, NHPCO, and all the hospice and palliative caregivers do on behalf of people across West Virginia.” . “I I have long worked to advance bipartisan solutions that expand the public’s access to palliative and end-of-life care.

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Hospice News

JULY 22, 2022

Many come striving for change after witnessing loved ones receive poor end-of-life care or enduring bereavement without support. A death doula is a non-medical provider trained to care for a terminally ill person and their family physically, emotionally and spiritually during the process of death.

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GeriPal

MARCH 7, 2024

What’s the difference between end-of-life doula and a hospice volunteer? Beth: It depends on the volunteer. Hospice volunteers do lots of things. They’re not all end-of-life doulas. Even a hospice volunteer, there are downsides because now you got to train hospice volunteers.

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Seasons Hospice

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Grief Support Group. If you are struggling with grief, there are many support groups available to help you cope. Hospice Volunteers. If you are interested in helping others who are going through the hospice journey, consider becoming a hospice volunteer. Five Benefits To Grief Counseling.

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