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Spiritual Care Key to Addressing Disparities Among Underserved Black Communities

Hospice News

Spiritual hospice care providers are an important link to building bridges of access and trust among underserved African American populations. Faith is very important to African Americans,” Ebema told Hospice News. The hospice and palliative care provider also offers advance care planning and grief counseling services.

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Keys to Discussing ‘Hard Realities’ in Pediatric Advance Care Planning Conversations

Hospice News

A key to advance care planning among pediatric populations is to discuss all the potential outcomes of a serious or terminal illness prognosis, according to Molly Mattocks, an end-of-life grief coach and hospice chaplain based in Indiana.

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

Hospice News

In time, the organization expanded to include the virtual Deathfolx platform, its Deathschool program, and an online grief community. Hospice News recently sat down with Carroll and Merelli to discuss the role of death doulas in the end-of-life space, the support they offer clients, and how they can coordinate with hospice providers.

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How Hospice Care Supports the Spiritual Needs of Patients and Their Families

Shining Light Hospice

One of the primary ways hospice care supports the spiritual needs of patients and their families is by offering chaplaincy services. Hospice chaplains are trained spiritual care providers who are available to provide emotional and spiritual support to patients and their families.

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How Can A Chaplain Help A Patient Who Is Non-Religious?

Seasons Hospice

Duties of a Hospice Chaplain Hospice care is a specialized form of healthcare that focuses on providing comfort, dignity, and quality of life to patients who are nearing the end of their life. Here are some of the key duties of a hospice chaplain: 1.

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How To Help A Loved One During End of Life

Shining Light Hospice

Hospice Is More Than Just Medical Care. Grief can be a heavy load to carry when caring for a loved one who is facing impending death. Frequently each member of the family will be at different stages of grief and may even struggle to handle it completely. Grief can affect all areas of a person’s life. Hospice Las Vegas.

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Talking With a Hospice Chaplain

Journey With Deanna

He currently works at Amity Hospice as their Chaplain and Bereavement Coordinator where he also facilitates grief groups for bereaved family members. He has a unique ministry of using his guitar or sometimes the ukulele to engage the spiritual life of his patient's.