NHPCO

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

“People in the final stages of life should have access to the compassionate care that hospice and palliative care provide. I have long worked to advance bipartisan solutions that expand the public’s access to palliative and end-of-life care. Thank you to the NHPCO for this award and their work?

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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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Hospice News

JANUARY 2, 2023

The number of hospice volunteers plunged during the first two years of the pandemic, and many are still working to rebuild their ranks. Many hospices saw volunteer volumes dip drastically as they suspended activities during the pandemic. Volunteers also help reduce providers’ costs.

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Traditions Health

MAY 19, 2025

Hospice support can help terminal stroke patients and their families with end-of-life care. In fact, research from the American Heart Association shows that hospice care improves the quality of life for stroke patients. Still, it can be difficult to know when its time for hospice care.

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High Peaks Hospice

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Ann Merkel and some of the group of original High Peaks Hospice founders gathered to create a video to document the story of High Peaks Hospice’s beginnings. The Start of End Of Life Care in the Tri-Lakes Area and Expanding Throughout the Adirondacks.

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Seasons Hospice

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Entering Into Hospice. As your loved one enters hospice care, you may find yourself feeling lost and alone. Hospice can be a difficult time for both patients and their families. Hospice Volunteers. Hospice volunteers provide companionship, support, and practical assistance to patients and their families.

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Hospice Nurse Hero

JANUARY 11, 2024

The SPIKES Protocol: A Framework for Effective Communication: The SPIKES protocol is a widely recognized framework for delivering difficult news, especially to those with life-limiting illnesses and end-of-life care. You should also utilize your hospice volunteers when you can.

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Living With Hospice

MAY 22, 2021

Before we get started, let me remind you that I am not a doctor or a nurse or licensed therapist I am however, someone who has experienced in device situations, most of my adult life, I am the primary caregiver for my adult son - or was - and his entire end of life journey along with my wife Lori.

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