Hospice News

JANUARY 13, 2023

Empath provides hospice, home health care, primary care, palliative care, PACE, AIDS and sexual wellness care, and adult day services to a combined total of more than 23,000 individuals. But what brought him to hospice was the bereavement care he and his family received following a loss.

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Hospice News

MARCH 31, 2023

The nonprofit organization FOCH also supports Oswego County Hospice, part of the county’s health department. FOCH funding provides resources, assistance and supplies to patients with terminal illness in the area, along with maintaining hospice volunteer programs such as its children’s grief support program, Camp Rainbow of Hope. “We

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Hospice News

AUGUST 26, 2022

Kaua‘i Hospice has served patients since 1983 and is the only hospice provider located on the “Garden Island” in Lihu‘e, Hawaii. In addition to hospice, the nonprofit provider also offers palliative care and grief support. Hospice utilization in Hawaii reached 45.4% This fell slightly under the national average of 50.3%

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High Peaks Hospice

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Informational Sessions about becoming a hospice volunteer are going on throughout the month of November! In conjunction with Hospice & Palliative Care Awareness Month, High Peaks Hospice is offering informative talks about becoming a Hospice Volunteer. Click here to view our hospice volunteer brochure.

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NHPCO

MARCH 7, 2022

(Alexandria, Va) – This week the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) will present its annual Volunteers are the Foundation of Hospice Awards during the 2022 Leadership and Advocacy Conference hosted at the Gaylord National Resort and Conference Center (March 7 – 9). Hospice of Marion County, Ocala, FL.

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Traditions Health

JUNE 26, 2023

What Makes a Good Hospice Volunteer? Many families turn to hospice to help make a loved one’s final months or weeks more comfortable. Hospice addresses a person’s mind, body, and spirit as they go through this challenging phase of life. Below are some of the top qualities of a good hospice volunteer.

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Hospice News

MAY 17, 2023

Quickly resuming compliance with the volunteer standard is among the most significant regulatory developments for hospices to navigate in a post-pandemic environment, according to Judi Lund Person, vice president of regulatory and compliance, National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO).

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GeriPal

JUNE 22, 2023

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. Should we drill down to the hospice now? Did I get that close? Alex: Great.

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NHPCO

APRIL 18, 2022

NHPCO Issues Proclamation Honoring Hospice Volunteers During National Volunteer Week, April 17 – 23, 2022. Volunteers are the Heart of Hospice. By sharing their time, energy, and expertise, volunteers bring compassion and caring to the lives of those in need,” said NHPCO President and CEO Edo Banach.

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Hospice News

MARCH 4, 2024

We believe Becky Miller’s visionary leadership skills combined with 25 plus years’ experience in the hospice industry including beginning her career as a hospice volunteer make her a natural fit for this new role,” said Chesapeake’s Board Chair Nancy Smit in a statement.

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GeriPal

OCTOBER 6, 2022

What struck me most was not that palliative care was a question, nor that it made it seem that palliative care isn’t provided alongside care directed at curing, nor was it that hospice was the first buzzed in response, but it was that palliative care was the $2000 question in the Double Jeopardy round! So what do we do about it? Marian: I do.

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Palliative Care Chat Podcast

APRIL 29, 2019

Episode 24 - I'd Like To Volunteer For That - Innovations In Volunteerism In Hospice And Palliative Care. Volunteers play an important role in hospice, and recruiting volunteers is an ongoing effort in hospice.

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Hospice and Nursing Homes Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Because I have been a hospice volunteer many years, people sometimes assume that my patients and I talk about death a lot. S ome people also assume my volunteer visits must be depressing because no one really wants to die. Visit Hospice and Nursing Homes Blog and Frances Shani Parker's Website. Are you ready to die?

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NHPCO

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Award presentations began on Sunday, September 15 with the NHPCO Founders Awards , honoring exceptional individuals whose pioneering vision, leadership, and innovative spirit have significantly contributed to the advancement and success of the hospice and palliative care community.

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NHPCO

OCTOBER 6, 2023

For Immediate Release October 6, 2023 Photo Link (Alexandria, VA) – The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) hosted its annual leadership conference (ALC2023) in Little Rock, Arkansas, September 30 – October 4, 2023. In many ways, this is our time,” said Marcantonio. “We

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Hospice and Nursing Homes Blog

JANUARY 1, 2023

Research reported in the American Journal of Hospice Palliative Care concludes that p ositive general attitudes toward end-of-life dreams, visions, ( ELDV) and positive perceptions are correlated with better bereavement outcomes. I asked Rose after feeding her. “Me? I’ve been spending time with my people. I enjoyed myself a lot.” “Hey,

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Hospice of the North Coast

AUGUST 2, 2024

We are honored to share that Hospice of the North Coast has been featured in a article by Katherine I. Having seen another family member go through surgery, chemo, and radiation for the same type of tumor, Lisa opted for palliative care and hospice rather than possible futile and debilitating treatment. A wise decision.

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High Peaks Hospice

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Camillus, director of Uihlein Mercy Nursing Home in Lake Placid, worked to ensure hospice services would be available to nursing home residents. She also provided an opportunity for new hospice volunteers to be introduced to working with the infirm.

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Hospice and Nursing Homes Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Frances Shani Parker, Author Becoming Dead Right: A Hospice Volunteer in Urban Nursing Homes is available in paperback and e-book editions in America and other countries at online and offline booksellers. For older adults, cancer is a major cause of morbidity and mortality.

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AAHPM (American Academy of Hospice and Palliative)

JUNE 6, 2024

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. What is the significance to you of being recognized as a “Visionary” in Hospice and Palliative Medicine?

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Sahara Hospice Care

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Learn more about the role of a hospice social worker. Many people don’t know what a social worker is and in fact many social workers are needed for a lot of hospice or palliative care. A social worker is aa person in which navigates all the fundamentals in which the patient is going through in the process of hospice care.

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Hospice and Nursing Homes Blog

JUNE 30, 2022

Because I have been a hospice volunteer many years, people sometimes assume that my patients and I talk about death a lot. Some people also assume my volunteer visits must be depressing because no one really wants to die. Visit Hospice and Nursing Homes Blog and Frances Shani Parker's Website. Are you ready to die?

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Seasons Hospice

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Hospice Volunteers. If you are interested in helping others who are going through the hospice journey, consider becoming a hospice volunteer. Hospice volunteers provide companionship, support, and practical assistance to patients and their families. Faith-Based Support Groups.

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NHPCO

OCTOBER 5, 2023

For Immediate Release October 5, 2023 Photo Link (Alexandria, Va) – This week the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) honored standout members of the hospice and palliative care community during the 2023 NHPCO Annual Leadership Conference in Little Rock, Arkansas.

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NHPCO

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

(Alexandria, Va) – The Hospice Action Network (HAN), the advocacy affiliate of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization , is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2021 Hospice Action Network Angel Award.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 16, 2025

Ashpole has been an educator and communication consultant in hospice and palliative care since the 1980s. He previously served as a board member for the International Association of Hospice & Palliative Care (IAHPC), compiling its monthly Literature Search journal.

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GeriPal

MARCH 7, 2024

We also invited Beth Klint to speak about the doula’s role within a traditional hospice organization. Despite this, in my 20-year career as a palliative care physician, I have yet to see a death doula in the wild. I’m unsure what they do, how often they’re used, and who pays for their work. Why Beth? Jane: Thank you for having me.

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