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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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Spiritual Care in Difficult Times, Part 2

Support during pandemic and protest - connections made in silence, solidarity in speaking up

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#SunshineSongs Concert, Sharing Showtunes with Shut-ins

Free Livestream Concert Series to Connect Isolated Patients During Covid-19, inspired by the viral #SunshineSongs Social Media Campaign.

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Spiritual Care in Difficult Times

What is spiritual care? A CT Hospice Pastoral Care Volunteer writes about offering spiritual support.

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Hospice Care During Coronavirus

Connecticut Hospice caregivers adapt to the COVID-19 crisis while maintaining excellence in care.

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Calm in Times of High Stress

For hospice patients receiving care at home, stress is a familiar burden - not just during a pandemic. Relaxation strategies from veteran caregivers.

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Memory, Reminiscence, & Life Review in Hospice Care

Hospice patients inevitably draw on memory to communicate a sense of themselves.

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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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How One Family Said Goodbye at Connecticut Hospice

An Unexpected Patient and the Importance of Patient and Family-centered Care

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NPR's Life Kit: End-of-Life Planning a "Lifetime Gift" To Your Loved Ones

Hospice caregivers find many people don't talk about, and plan for, death. NPR's Life Kit offers six important tasks to consider.

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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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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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Milestone Anniversary at Connecticut Hospice

June 11, 2020, marked the 46th Anniversary of approval by the Connecticut Commission on Hospitals & Health Care to build the nation's 1st Hospice.

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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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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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Cannabis Can Make Dying Less Painful

A BuzzFeedNews Article about The Connecticut Hospice Cannabis Study.

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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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Palliative Care vs. Hospice Care—What You Need to Know

A comprehensive breakdown of the differences between Palliative Care vs. Hospice Care. Which is better at what stage of illness and what are the cost differences?

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New Hospice Care Program for Dementia Patients

Announcing Magnolia Care, a new program to provide support for hospice patients and families dealing with final-stage dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

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