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Learning About Hospice From Jimmy Carter

Jimmy Carter teaches us how to end a long and full life by entering hospice care so he can spend his last days with family, reflection, and peace.

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Intravenous Feeding and Drinking for Hospice Patients

The decision of whether or not a hospice patient should receive oral or IV nutrition is based on the patient's condition and quality of life.

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Time to Reform the Medicare Hospice Benefit

A list of the reasons why the Medicare Hospice Benefit needs to be reformed for our citizens can spend their final days in comfort and peace.

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The Importance of Housekeeping and Hospice

Connecticut Hospice housekeeping staff find fulfillment in their work and are integral to the service we provide our patients and families.

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The Role of Philanthropy in Hospice Care

Charitable donations are essential to meet the costs of services not covered by Medicare/Medicaid and to cover the rising costs of labor, goods and services.

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Understanding Social Work in a Hospice Setting

Hospice social workers provide many services beyond counseling and emotional support. They help fulfill final wishes, plan events, and ease practical burdens.

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Why Medicare Requires Hospice Volunteers

A breakdown of the many ways that a robust volunteer program increases the likelihood that the pressing needs of hospice patients and families will be met.

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Embracing Masks During COVID 19

Embracing masks during COVID 19 for health and fashion.

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The Healing Power of Nature

Part 2 of the Connecticut Hospice's series on the Healing Power of Nature explores signs in the natural world that bring solace to the bereaved.

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Celebrating Life & Sharing Love

Balloons, a birthday banner, ice cream cake - all good. The unexpected family visit is what made this celebration extra special.

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The Healing Power of Nature

In this series we discuss why and how nature is so beneficial to us and we share resources to help you bring some of the natural world to your own environment, wherever you are.

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Creative coping by Hospice staff during COVID-19

Medical Director holds Haiku and "Beauty in Adversity" contests to boost staff morale. Viewers are invited to join the fun!

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Connecticut Hospice CEO Barbara Pearce is interviewed by The Indispensables podcast.

Ct Hospice CEO Barbara Pearce shares the challenges faced by the non-profit over the last two years with Bruce Tulgan of The Indispensables podcast.

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Better Connecticut Interview with Barbara Pearce

Since Connecticut Hospice relies on contributions to provide customized services and therapies that aren't entirely covered by insurance, Scot Haney […]

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Florence Wald, Mother of Hospice in America

Florence Wald, often referred to as the Mother of Hospice in America, helped pioneer the hospice movement in America during the early 1970s.

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Celebrating Life & Sharing Love

Balloons, a birthday banner, ice cream cake - all good. The unexpected family visit is what made this celebration extra special.

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Hospice Pool Program

CTH & Branford Parks & Rec offer socially distanced Open Swim, Aquacise Classes, and Senior Swim, with views of Long Island Sound & free parking.

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Hospice & Palliative Care Training

Yale's Hospice & Palliative Medicine Fellowship Program sends Medical Fellows to train with the Connecticut Hospice Interdisciplinary Team.

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Learning About Hospice From Jimmy Carter

Jimmy Carter teaches us how to end a long and full life by entering hospice care so he can spend his last days with family, reflection, and peace.

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Intravenous Feeding and Drinking for Hospice Patients

The decision of whether or not a hospice patient should receive oral or IV nutrition is based on the patient's condition and quality of life.

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Time to Reform the Medicare Hospice Benefit

A list of the reasons why the Medicare Hospice Benefit needs to be reformed for our citizens can spend their final days in comfort and peace.

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The Importance of Housekeeping and Hospice

Connecticut Hospice housekeeping staff find fulfillment in their work and are integral to the service we provide our patients and families.

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Understanding Social Work in a Hospice Setting

Hospice social workers provide many services beyond counseling and emotional support. They help fulfill final wishes, plan events, and ease practical burdens.

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Ineligible for Inpatient Hospice Care

Understanding the many rules that govern hospice care and hospice eligibility. A breakdown of Medicare Criterion.

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How Hospice Care Focuses on Caring

Caring for patients in a hospice setting is a nurturing and supportive effort that draws on the expertise of all members of an interdisciplinary team.

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Hospice & Palliative Care Training

Yale's Hospice & Palliative Medicine Fellowship Program sends Medical Fellows to train with the Connecticut Hospice Interdisciplinary Team.

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New Medical Fellows Welcomed to Connecticut Hospice

Clinical rotations halted by COVID-19 have resumed. One Medical Fellow is also an Emmy Award-winning, piano-playing, Culinary Institute Grad.

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Pandemic Expert Holds Town Hall with Connecticut Hospice Staff

Watch Town Hall with national expert on pandemics and public policy Professor Howard Forman - reducing risk in professional practice and personal lives during the pandemic. 

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The Healing Power of Nature

In this series we discuss why and how nature is so beneficial to us and we share resources to help you bring some of the natural world to your own environment, wherever you are.

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COVID-care Town Hall with Yale Public Health Dean

Dr Sten Vermund spoke to Connecticut Hospice staff in COVID-care Town Hall, on protections for workers & families, testing, & vaccines

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Understanding Social Work in a Hospice Setting

Hospice social workers provide many services beyond counseling and emotional support. They help fulfill final wishes, plan events, and ease practical burdens.

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The Decisions and Considerations of Hospice Care

A guide for Hospice Patients and families, overviewing common considerations of hospice care and a framework for making decisions during an emotional time.

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Connecticut Hospice Chaplains

Hospice chaplains are trained medical-spiritual professionals supporting patients/families through end-of-life as an important component of comprehensive care.

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Nutrition Concerns for Terminal Patients

Common concerns around hospice patients’ changes in food and liquid consumption. A guide on supporting your loved ones' nutrition at the end of life.

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FAQs About Home Hospice Care

Common issues and frequently asked questions that arise in the course of providing home hospice care.

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Financial Aspects of Hospice Care

A breakdown of the difference between Medicare coverage for Palliative Care and Hospice Care and an explanation of the end-of-life care options so you can plan.

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