Latest Palliative care Stories
Pathways Hospice grief support groups examine common grief issues such as coping skills, loneliness, anger, "normal" grief, and lifestyle change. Individuals grieving the loss of a wife, husband, mother, father, step-parent, grandparent, sister, brother, or friend are encouraged to attend. Sunnyvale, California (PRWEB) September 07, 2012 Grieving can be a lonely process. Dealing with deep personal loss can leave people feeling alone, afraid, and not knowing where to turn....
Make sure you get the best home care for seniors by asking smart questions about caregivers and home health care agencies. Visiting Angels suggests 15 questions to ask before hiring a home health care provider. Havertown, PA (PRWEB) September 04, 2012 Families looking for caregivers to provide help at home for their loved ones got a scare recently with a study published in the July 2012 issue of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. The study, conducted by Northwestern...
In a recent survey of palliative care medicine practitioners, nearly three quarters of the sample reported having been "humorously" accused of promoting death; for example, being called "Dr. Death." Most of the remarks came from fellow physicians and other health care professionals. At the same time, the survey found that a third of investigations into accusations of murder or euthanasia against physicians are instigated by fellow members of the health care team. A commentary in the September...
“Dr. Kushlan has always been a strong advocate for her patients’ right to dignified and compassionate care in the face of serious illness.” Dr. Paula Kushlan, a longtime Bay Area oncologist, is slated to receive a special 35th Anniversary Physician Award from Pathways Home Health & Hospice at its signature fundraising event in October. The award recognizes physicians who significantly contribute to promoting the Pathways Mission: compassionate, family-centered care in a...
NEW YORK, Aug. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Palliative care in U.S. hospitals has increased for the 11(th) consecutive year, according to a new analysis released today by the Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC). The number of hospitals with a palliative care team increased from 658 (24.5%) to 1,635 (65.7%)--a steady 148.5% increase from 2000-2010. Palliative care is specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses. This type of care is focused on relief from the...
Home Healthcare Solutions to Offer Resources and Education on Safe and Effective Medication Disposal (PRWEB) August 14, 2012 Appropriate disposal of unused and unneeded prescription drugs can be confusing for many, including health professionals. In addition to dangers associated with the medications getting into the hands of someone other than the person for whom they were prescribed, there are also environmental concerns around the common method of putting them down the drain. The...
Advocate Health Care, one of the nation’s top health systems, is conducting an 18-month long study on how chaplains provide palliative care in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), thanks to a grant from the HealthCare Chaplaincy provided by the John Templeton Foundation. Advocate was one of six organizations nationally to receive the funding. Oak Brook, IL (PRWEB) August 13, 2012 Advocate Health Care, one of the nation’s top health systems, is conducting an 18-month long study on how...
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is released by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization: WHO: National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) and Musikfest (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110105/DC25260LOGO ) WHAT: NHPCO is partnering with Musikfest as a sponsor for the Goo Goo Dolls during NHPCO's National Summer Tour to raise awareness of the benefits of hospice. Hospice assists patients with terminal...
Virtual Conference Enables More than 5,000 Hospice Volunteers to Attend National Event ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- All over the country hospice volunteers gathered on Thursday to learn how to better care for the patients and families they serve. In groups ranging in size from two to 300, hospices hosted their volunteers as part of a week-long conference designed to enhance the skillful and compassionate care that volunteers provide to seriously ill...
GLENVIEW, Ill., Aug. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Karen Marshak-Hilder's husband was diagnosed with terminal cancer when he was just 46 years old. Her world came crashing down. "Because Midwest Hospice & Palliative CareCenter relieved us of the burden of being caretakers, our family could just embrace our time together," Karen said. "Hospice allowed the end-of-life journey to be peaceful, full of comfort and serenity." Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter will...
