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National Hospice Month a time for learning
Those who work in hospice care say it's not about dying, it's about living. Employees of Landsun Hospice are celebrating National Hospice Month by sharing information about hospice and all it has to offer those with a life-limiting illness and their loved ones.
Hospice means help in end of life challenge
Published: Sunday, November 15, 2009 at 1:00 a.m. Last Modified: Friday, November 13, 2009 at 6:05 p.m. The results of two new studies published in the New England Journal of Medicine clearly show the need to revisit the issue of end-of-life care in a more reasoned way than that evidenced by the controversy and hysteria of recent months.
Hospice work is second career for area senior
Philosopher Bertrand Russell believed that viewing life as a whole was an essential part both of wisdom and of true morality.
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New Publication Offers Relief to Those Suffering from Pain and Other Distressing Symptoms of Illness
New Publication Offers Relief to Those Suffering from Pain and Other Distressing Symptoms of Illness The National Institute of Nursing Research Brochure Highlights the Benefits of Palliative Care Dealing with the symptoms of a serious illness is difficult.
Hospice is there when the going gets toughest
Our bodies do not live forever. We do not all prepare well as we enter our final time that we call 'old age.' Others of us enter our last stage of life at an all-too-early age when our diseases get the best of us.
November is hospice awareness month
During the holidays or on other special occasions, many gather with family and friends.
Experiencing the Hospices de Beaune
Here we are at Hospices de Beaune in the beautiful city of Burgundy, one of the oldest and most prestigious wine auctions in the world.
Honoring those who help in the darkest times
Some sew or crochet and others send cards. Some provide personal care or lead exercises while others just hold hands and reassure them everything is okay.
Mountain Hospice celebrating Nation.....
Hospice isn't a place. It's a service that focuses on living; living as fully as possible, up until the end of life.
Volunteers play big role in supplying necessary care for hospice patients
Jamie Wagner, 56, Exeter Township, got in a comfortable position to push 91-year-old Lena Snyder's wheelchair.
Hospice and palliative care advocates are speaking out as Parliament gets ready to continue its debate on a bill that would legalize euthanasia and assisted suicide.
State's hospice workers deserve praise, thanks
For nearly three decades, Kansas hospice leaders, staff and volunteers have been working to improve the care provided to people during their last days, weeks and months of life.
Palliative care fundraiser nets nearly $12,000
The community has a passion for fashion, and palliative care. The Selkirk Palliative Care Program held a fundraising fashion show and dinner at Rembrants Bistro in East Selkirk on Oct.
Hospice is about living and compassion
November is National Hospice Month, an appropriate time to filter through the facts and myths surrounding end-of-life care discussions recently in the media.
Hospice: 'There is help available'
Ron Ricketts is battling the effects of cancer with his wife, Becky, by his side.
Light Up a Life Service at St John's Church
A LIGHT Up a Life Service will be held at St Johna s Church in Yeovil on Sunday, November 29, organised by St Margareta s Somerset Hospice.
Bixler named Mahaska Hospice Volunteer of the Year
Donna Bixler, of Oskaloosa, was recently recognized as Mahaska Hospice Volunteer of the Year at the Hospice & Palliative Care Association of Iowa Fall Conference, Oct.
Myths and realities about hospice care
Hospice at Hays Medical Center has been providing services to the terminally ill and their families for 30 years.
Journal of Hospice & Palliative Nursing Names New Editor
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is pleased to announce that the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association has appointed Betty Ferrell, PhD, MA, FAAN, FPCN, as the new editor of The Journal of Hospice & Palliative Nursing .
Hospice opens new shop in Netherton
SHOPPERS can grab themselves bargains while supporting a great cause at a new Mary Stevens Hospice charity shop.
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