Unsatisfied with end-of-life care in Inverness, in 1983, Cecilia Bottomley and Flora Mackay had the idea to open a hospice. In February 1987, Highland Hospice opened its doors to its first patient. As Highland Hospice prepares to celebrate its 40th birthday next year,…
AUGUSTA — After careful consideration and extensive evaluation of available resources, the Maine Hospice Council Board members have made the difficult decision to cease operations and close the organization effective Oct. 17. Referring to her one-on-one work with people, public speaking and…
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“Compassionate care starts with personal connections. Hearts at Home Companion Care brings trusted, personalized support to seniors and families in Luther, OK.” Through its Personal Home Assistant service, caregivers help with daily tasks such as meal preparation, light housekeeping, errands,…
(Aging Untold) — On this episode of Aging Untold, we explore compassionate hospice care options beyond the home, focusing on comfort, dignity and family support. Plus, we share practical advice for older adults stepping up to raise school-aged kids and navigating…
Background: Patients with hematologic malignancies often require recurrent inpatient care because of intensive treatment courses, transfusion needs, infections, and other acute complications, yet... Palliative Care Utilization Among Hospitalized Patients With Hematologic Malignancies: A National Study Benjamin Easow, MD; Lydia Francis,…
Andrew Samson, medical director of St Luke’s Hospital, speaking at the launch of the Opal programme on Oct 27. Published Oct 27, 2026, 10:10 PM Updated Oct 28, 2026, 06:25 AM SINGAPORE – Patients with life-limiting illnesses and their families can now get earlier access to coordinated palliative…
Nurses working in palliative oncology generally must integrate technical competence, emotional capacity, and cultural awareness across various stages of illness, according to a recent literature review published in the International Journal of Palliative Nursing, which also outlined challenges nurses may…
The two-year tie-up between Dover Park Hospice and NTUC Health is part of efforts to address a critical need in Singapore’s fast-ageing society. Published Oct 25, 2026, 08:00 PM Updated Oct 26, 2026, 10:13 AM SINGAPORE – Nursing home staff will get training in palliative and end-of-life…
In order to enroll in hospice, patients must have a prognosis of six months or less if their illness runs its usual course. They must also accept the palliative nature of hospice care. African American patients are less likely than…
Hospice and palliative care: access, quality, hospice fraud and care at the end of life.
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