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Aging In Place: The Shifting Care Landscape For Older AdultsHealth Affairs; 9/22/26As America’s older adult population continues to grow, demand for aging-in-place services is increasing. This report explores the impact of changing age demographics on the health system and policies that provide a framework for the future of care.Subscription may be required to access the full report.

What doctors are talking about in 2026: AI, pain, burnoutKevinMD; by staff writers; 10/4/26Three subjects led the quarter: AI (77 clinician essays by 59 authors), burnout (36 essays by 31 authors), and pain, opioids, and addiction (30 essays by 18 authors).

109 years of memories: Cocoa woman in hospice at Health First celebrates remarkable milestone Space Coast Daily; by Space Coast Daily;10/2/26 Surrounded by family, friends and caregivers, Mildred Phaneuf celebrated her 109th birthday on Friday, marking a milestone reached by only a small number of Americans. The celebration – a third for her this week – was coordinated by the Hospice of Health First care team, who joined loved ones in honoring Phaneuf’s life, which has spanned more than a century of American history. Her actual birthday is Saturday, Oct. 3. ... Born in 1917, Phaneuf has lived through two world wars, the Great Depression, the advent of television, the dawn of the Space Age, and the rise of the digital era. During that time, she built a life centered on family, faith, and service to others. 

Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties brings veterans together for a salute to servicefocusmedia, Montgomery, NY; Client News; 9/30/26 Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties brought veterans, families and community members together on September 23 for a Veterans Brunch: A Salute to Service at The American Grill at Stony Ford Golf Course in Thomas Bull Memorial Park. The gathering honored local veterans and provided an opportunity to share experiences, form connections and learn about available support.With the surrounding mountains in view on a bright fall morning, attendees exchanged stories across generations and branches of service. Before the panel discussion, the program featured a medley of military service songs, with veterans standing for their branches.

Hundreds reach out after beloved artist Phil Ponder enters hospice careThe Tennessean, Nashville, TN; by Brad Schmitt and Andy Humbles; 9/26/26Phil Ponder started writing a love letter to Nashville in the 1980s with his popular watercolor paintings of the downtown skyline. When he entered hospice care in early September at 93, the city he has spent decades celebrating has been sending that love back. Family members have brightened his days by reading from the hundreds of tributes from friends and loved ones whose lives Ponder has enriched. ... On Sept. 25, several Metro Council members opened the Phil Ponder Conference Room, which has more than 10 Ponder artwork prints on the walls. 

Rehearsing the end Reader; by Ali Hickerson; 9/23/26 I'm covering all my bases,” says Rob, wearing a Cubs shirt, on the grounds of Rosehill Cemetery on July 18. After a doctor told him to get “his things in order” following his diagnosis of incurable bone marrow cancer last year, he began working with the Chicago Death Doula Collective, one of several resources he’s turned to for support. He’s one of the nine people picnicking at Rosehill on a Saturday afternoon, as part of a cemetery picnic series the Chicago Death Doula Collective has hosted there monthly this summer. ... Rob says he needed a community like Bianchi’s to deal with the reality of his cancer, ... After spending so much time in the cancer ward, Rob longed to hear stories of the people sitting around him—to humanize the topic, “laugh, cry, or make jokes about it,” and reflect on the preciousness of time.

Teen barber giving back with free haircuts [and raising money for local hospice] BBC News, East Yorkshire & Lincolnshire, UK; by Lara King; 9/17/26 A young barber is combining a new career with fundraising and free haircuts for people in need in Cleethorpes. Connor Lancaster went into the profession after teaching himself with a pair of clippers. The 16-year-old is now training at a barber shop in the North East Lincolnshire town. ... The teenager, who works at KL Studio, has also raised £300 for St Andrew's Hospice. ... St. Andrew's Hospice in Grimsby holds personal significance for Connor. It provided support after he was injured in a scooter crash and helped with respite care for his younger sister. "I've raised £300 for the hospice and I'm also raising money for The Trin Centre in Cleethorpes, and I'm hoping to be going to a different country to cut poor kids' hair there," he said.

93-year-old veteran on hospice gets to live dream of flying in stunt plane in MorristownWATE Knoxville/Morristown, TN; by Hope McAlee; 9/10/26Army Veteran Thomas Judge may be nearing the end of his life, but his hospice team is helping ensure he lives his final days to the fullest. On Thursday, Judge checked an experience off his bucket list: Flying in a stunt plane. Around two weeks ago, Judge spoke with his hospice nurse Brittany Seal about a dream he would like to accomplish before his life ended. Seal said Judge is always up for something exciting and always tries to make someone's day, so their goal Thursday was to finally make his day. 

Before you rebrand your company, answer these 4 questions about the business Inc., by Michael Kaye; 9/9/26 Dunkin’ and Calendly changed their identities only after their businesses had evolved. A new logo, color palette or name can help signal a new direction, particularly when a business is trying to enter a new chapter. But the most successful rebrands tend to have something in common. The change started long before anyone unveiled a new visual identity. ... A rebrand can communicate that a company has changed or where it is credibly headed. It can’t create the business transformation on its own.

Dolly Parton’s 10 leadership lessons for business executives Forbes; by Edward Segal; 8/27/26 Dolly Parton, who [recently died] at age 80, demonstrated her expertise in managing and communicating about a crisis. She also leaves behind several leadership lessons for business executives. ...

Beloved celebrities who opened up about their battles with dementia MSN; by Travis Reeed; 8/31/26 Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease have affected people from many walks of life, including some of the most recognizable figures in entertainment, politics, and culture. Their experiences helped bring greater attention to memory loss, cognitive decline, and the challenges faced by families and caregivers. From Hollywood legends to celebrated musicians and political leaders, these individuals continued to leave lasting legacies despite their health struggles. Their stories also helped encourage public conversations about conditions that were once poorly understood or rarely discussed openly. [Click on the slides to see personalized stories of Tony Bennett, Sally Kirkland, Ronald Reagan, Sean Connery, Margaret Thatcher, Rita Hayworth, and Jimmy Stewart.] 

'Nobody should die alone': Emmanuel Hospice volunteer brings joy to patients in their final days WXMI Fox-17, Grand Rapids, MI; by Janice Allen; 8/28/26 Bruce Koop spends time each week sitting with hospice patients in their final days, making them laugh, and making sure they don't feel alone. The Caledonia man volunteers with Emmanuel Hospice, where he brings companionship and comfort to patients. "At first I didn't know if I could do it, but after both that first or second patient, I could see the need for it," Koop said. The work is personal. Koop lost his mother in 2017. In her final weeks, she was cared for by Emmanuel Hospice.

List of 2026 deaths in popular music Wikipedia; 8/24/26 This is a list of notable performers of rock music and other forms of popular music, and others directly associated with the music as producers, songwriters, or in other closely related roles, who died in 2026.