GeriPal

JUNE 22, 2023

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. It was built in 1955, so it wasn’t designed for a geriatric population. We have medical social workers who support the patients.

Chaplain 315

Chaplain Hospice Palliative care Palliate 315

AAHPM (American Academy of Hospice and Palliative)

JUNE 6, 2024

Joe O’Donnell, MD, Senior Advising Dean at Dartmouth, encouraged me to enroll in training as a hospice volunteer when I was a second-year medical student, an invaluable experience at a formative moment. The nurses, aides, chaplains and social workers on our team teach me daily. More formal mentors are too many to name.

2024 52

2024 Geriatrics Social worker Hospice volunteer 52

GeriPal

MARCH 7, 2024

It was started by a social worker who really saw some gaps in care with those at end-of-life, particularly those with chronic long-term illness, having important conversations. What’s the difference between end-of-life doula and a hospice volunteer? Beth: It depends on the volunteer.

Presentation 277

Presentation Hospice volunteer Palliate Palliative care 277