Hospice News

JANUARY 22, 2024

Social workers have an increasingly important role to play in breaking down barriers among underserved populations, including misconceptions about hospice that can deter or dampen utilization. The New York-based health system offers home care, hospice and behavioral health, among other services.

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1-800-HOSPICE

JUNE 20, 2023

Amidst the physical, emotional, and spiritual challenges faced during this delicate time, social workers emerge as invaluable members of the hospice interdisciplinary team. Understanding the Role of Social Workers in Hospice Care Social workers in hospice care possess a unique set of skills that complement the medical care provided.

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Seasons Hospice

JUNE 27, 2023

Dignity Is Everything In end-of-life care, maintaining dignity is of utmost importance. It involves honoring individuals’ inherent worth and value, even during their final stages of life. In end-of-life care, preserving dignity is incredibly important.

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Seasons Hospice

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

In fact, many people receive this kind of care alongside other forms of medical treatment in order to help manage symptoms. Palliative care teams often include doctors, nurses, social workers as well as counselors who specialize in spiritual and emotional support. The post How is Palliative Care Considered Compassionate?

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Seasons Hospice

APRIL 8, 2021

” Keep reading to learn more about different types of end-of-life documents, why they are essential and the process to create them. Looking for hospice care? We have social workers available on staff to help facilitate the execution of end-of-life documents and wills.

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GeriPal

MARCH 24, 2022

So what we’re talking about here are living wills, right? Because when people talked about palliative care, everybody was thinking, “Oh, it’s just end of life care,” like it’s for people who are dying. And I think a large part of that is we have outpatient palliative care.

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