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Deathwives Founders: Death Doulas Fill End-of-Life Care Gaps, Ease Strain on Hospice Staff

Hospice News

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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Former VITAS Manager Becomes VP of Operations; Hawaii E.D. Doc Turns Hospice Medical Director

Hospice News

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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My Loved One Is Entering Hospice, Who Can I Turn To?- Five Benefits To Grief Counseling.

Seasons Hospice

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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NHPCO and the National Alliance for Care at Home Celebrate Healthcare Leader and Volunteer Award Honorees at Final NHPCO Conference

NHPCO

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 in Prison Part 1: An interview with Michele DiTomas and Keith Knauf

GeriPal

And people are getting life sentences. They’re going to get older, they’re going to struggle with geriatric conditions, and they’re going to need palliative services and eventually end-of-life care. So who we have now are, you know, I have had one case of HIV in 17 years of working here.

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Navigating End-of-Life Conversations: A Guide for New Hospice Nurses

Hospice Nurse Hero

Understanding the Challenges of End-of-Life Conversations: 1. Emotional Turbulence: End-of-life discussions are emotionally charged, and both patients and their families may experience a range of emotions like fear, grief, and anxiety. You should also utilize your hospice volunteers when you can.

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Hospice Action Network Honors 2021 Congressional Champions

NHPCO

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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