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Hospice Educators ‘Planting Seeds’ Among High School Students

Hospice News

The Harley School is seeking to inspire a new generation of hospice professionals to enter the field with educational programs that highlight the meaningful work involved in end-of-life care delivery. What I hear from students after they graduate is that they often feel like were planting seeds, Prince told Hospice News.

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Kaiser Permanente Physicians Negotiate New Labor Agreement

Hospice News

To tie this with what residents, fellows and resident physicians in palliative care and hospice experience, that training is incredibly difficult, Anderson told Palliative Care News. What we hear a lot of in the palliative and hospice care workforce is that youre working with patients in a vulnerable, critical time.

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Some Families May Not Access Hospice Without Caregiver Support

Hospice News

Without assistance or relief, these difficulties can impede access to hospice. Research has shown that patients who are faced with end-of-life decisions may be less likely to choose hospice unless they have a network of friends or family who can serve as home caregivers. This only worsened during COVID-19.

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Supporting Your Loved One in Hospice When They Stop Eating

Traditions Health

Hospice patients typically need less and less food over time for a variety of reasons: Bodily functions slow at the end of life. A word on forced nutrition You may be tempted to ensure your loved one is nourished through a feeding tube or an IV, but this can cause problems and even hasten their death. This progression is normal.

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‘Suncoast’ Film Points a Lens at Hospice Families’ Experience

Hospice News

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. The post ‘Suncoast’ Film Points a Lens at Hospice Families’ Experience appeared first on Hospice News.

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Emerging Services Help Hospice Patients Reduce Anxiety About Pets’ Future

Hospice News

Hospice patients are often concerned about the future wellness of their pets as they near the end of life, and some providers are working with organizations that help address those needs as an ancillary service. Our volunteers can help with a pet’s daily needs – things like walking, feeding, and cleaning litter boxes.

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Specialized SNF Clinicians Can Help Improve Care Quality at End of Life

Hospice News

Specialized nursing facility clinicians, or SNFists, have a strong potential to reduce hospitalizations and improve quality of care at the end of life, including access to hospice. The post Specialized SNF Clinicians Can Help Improve Care Quality at End of Life appeared first on Hospice News.

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