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Baptist Health Baptist Hospital Launches Inspirational Space for Patients and Visitors
12/16/23 at 03:25 AMBaptist Health Baptist Hospital Launches Inspirational Space for Patients and VisitorsSouth Florida Hospital NewsDecember 14, 2023Baptist Health Baptist Hospital launched the Inspiration Hall, powered by national leader in hospice and palliative care services, VITAS Healthcare. Located on the first floor near the hospital’s imaging center waiting room, the Inspiration Hall is an immersive experience where patients, visitors and hospital team members can submit, read or watch messages of comfort and support that will inspire others in their health journey.
Hospice care—the power of timely support
12/16/23 at 03:23 AMHospice care—the power of timely supportBy Kathleen Moskowitz, RN, BSN, MBADelaware County (PA) Daily TimesDecember 13, 2023Hospice means giving up. Hospice is depressing. Hospice is only available in a hospital. Misunderstandings like these cause people to avoid the topic of hospice until it becomes inevitable. However, limited knowledge and reluctance to engage in challenging conversations with family members and loved ones only result in delayed referrals.
Helping hands in hospice
12/15/23 at 03:19 AMHelping hands in hospiceC-Ville (Charlottesville, VA)December 13, 2023Charlottesville, VA—It’s a conversation starter you might throw out with a group of friends hanging out at a winery, or after a large informal family supper: “What would you like to do before you die?” The answers are probably interesting, intriguing, even surprising. The discussion could inspire someone in the group to make those dreams happen. But for Beth Eck, director of end-of-life doula services for Hospice of the Piedmont, the real question is: “Have you said what needs to be said?”
Moving through the holidays with grief—crafting a plan can help
12/14/23 at 03:29 AMMoving through the holidays with grief—crafting a plan can helpMorgan Messenger (Berkeley Springs, WV)December 12, 2023Christmas and winter holidays are portrayed as festive, bright and jolly times to celebrate and enjoy life. But the holidays can look and feel different for someone who has lost a loved one, is in the midst of major illness, or for someone who has suffered a traumatic event that’s brought significant change to their lives. Navigating the balance between celebration and grief is unique for everyone. Grief Counselor Deanna Rudy of Hospice of the Panhandle said acknowledging the change in life is an important step in making this holiday season manageable for families.
Bucket list art show being held for hospice patient in Tabor City
12/14/23 at 03:12 AMBucket list art show being held for hospice patient in Tabor CityWWAY-TV (Wilmington, NC)December 12, 2023Tabor City, NC—A very special art show is taking place next week in Columbus County. Lower Cape Fear LifeCare is helping one of its patients fulfill her bucket wish list of holding an art show. Susan Sapinsley worked as a graphic artist and journalist throughout her life and wants the opportunity to share her life’s work during a showing of her work.
‘Hospice is more about living better’ transitional care director says of misunderstood program
12/13/23 at 03:28 AM‘Hospice is more about living better’ transitional care director says of misunderstood programTribune-Review (Pittsburgh, PA)December 11, 2023... There is an assumption a patient entering hospice care is not expected to live beyond six months, a guideline that is tied to Medicare coverage. But the experience of individual patients can vary widely, as evidenced by [senior living residents] the Pattersons [Robert, 97, and Joyce, 90,] and by former president Jimmy Carter and his late wife, Rosalynn. Like many who elect to receive hospice care, Rosalynn Carter entered the program toward the very end of her life—just days before her death Nov. 19, at 96. But it’s also possible for patients to beat the odds and have hospice care extended. Jimmy Carter was 98 when he entered hospice in February and continues to endure.