Hospice News

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

She became a hospice nurse for By the Bay Health in 1996, then named Hospice of Marin, taking on various roles in clinical leadership throughout her more than 27-year tenure. “It Whitaker has been at the helm of the nonprofit since 2014, serving as COO prior to that.

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Traditions Health

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Most people choose to get hospice care at home. However, inpatient hospice facilities, hospitals, and some nursing homes also provide services. Hospice care prioritizes your comfort, dignity, and wishes — and can help you and your family cope better during this time.

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Shining Light Hospice

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

One major benefit of having hospice services is that the patient doesn’t ever need to leave home for medical support. Hospice team members travel to the patient. Home” is where the patient resides whether it is a house, an apartment, a room in a family member’s home, or a nursing home.

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Seasons Hospice

JULY 15, 2022

There are a variety of ways that hospice care providers can help relieve pain for their patients. Medication is often used to control pain, and hospice nurses are trained in how to administer medications safely and effectively. They can also offer grief counseling to help family members deal with the death of a loved one.

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GeriPal

MARCH 7, 2024

I was alone with her in the end of a long hallway at a nursing home health center. I’m guessing some, because I’ve read a lot of articles, are social workers and nurses, past hospice nurses. Eric: Yeah, that’s interesting because a lot of doulas, too… Well, not a lot.

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Shining Light Hospice

DECEMBER 30, 2021

It involves the patient, their family/friends, and the hospice team, all working in sync to provide compassionate end-of-life care. The hospice team may consist of an attending physician, an RN case manager, a home health aide, a chaplain, and a social worker. It also provides grief support.

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