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The Bird’s-eye View of a Hospice Volunteer Coordinator

Traditions Health

The Traditions Health hospice volunteer coordinator oversees 13 volunteers at two agencies in Georgia — one in Lawrenceville and one in Roswell. Sometimes the fact that we’re required to have volunteers somehow diminishes the value they bring in people’s minds. Our volunteers help fill that need.”

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Hospice and Breast Cancer

Traditions Health

What happens during hospice care? This person coordinates with the hospice team. Your healthcare providers usually visit a few times a week. You and your caregiver can also call the hospice team 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Social workers can address financial issues and access additional support services.

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Older Americans Month

AT Home Care & Hospice

As our older Americans age, they should know the options they have in their healthcare journey. Our services ensure that the home environment is conducive to supporting the healthcare needs of older adults. A hospice care team includes a hospice volunteer, registered nurse, social worker, home health aide, and chaplain.

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Hospice Care After a Stroke

Traditions Health

In fact, research from the American Heart Association shows that hospice care improves the quality of life for stroke patients. When to consider hospice care Its important to talk with your loved one about their preferences, as well as their healthcare team about the best options for care.

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End-of-Life Doulas: A Podcast with Jane Euler, Beth Klint, and John Loughnane

GeriPal

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.

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Hospice in Prison Part 1: An interview with Michele DiTomas and Keith Knauf

GeriPal

We start off part one by interviewing Michele DiTomas, who has been the longstanding Medical Director of the Hospice unit and currently is also the Chief Medical Executive for the Palliative care Initiative with the California Correctional Healthcare Services. We have medical social workers who support the patients.

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2024 AAHPM Visionary Elizabeth Hart, MD

AAHPM (American Academy of Hospice and Palliative)

Elizabeth Hart, MD Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice AAHPM reached out to the 2024 Visionaries to gain insight into what motivated them to pursue leadership positions and what they find more fulfilling in their experiences. The nurses, aides, chaplains and social workers on our team teach me daily.

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