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Expert Thinking

The team of experts at AseraCare Hospice is dedicated to caring for our patients and their families.  Their goal is to treat each patient's end-of-life journey with respect, kindness, compassion and support.. Please take some time to read their thoughts and insights regarding hospice and palliative care.

 

Social Work

Volunteers are crucial to hospice patients and their families. They provide support that helps enhance the patient's quality of life and reduces the family's caregiving burden. Learn more about the requirements and training for AseraCare Hospice volunteers.

 

As is the case with other hospice disciplines, there is no “typical day” for a hospice social worker.

 

Dealing with Loss

When a loved one or friend is in hospice or has recently passed away, the holidays can be difficult days. The emphasis on family and the special memories associated with the season can create a huge number of powerful emotions. How can a person cope? Here are some effective strategies I have seen and recommended over the years.

 

Grieving is not an easy process, and everyone grieves differently. Here are a few tips to help you along this journey.

 

The Hospice Journey

Caring is the essence of nursing and that is particularly true in hospice, where nurses are present to help patients and families navigate the end-of-life journey.

 

At AseraCare Hospice, volunteers are a huge part of our mission to provide compassionate care to patients and families. Our volunteers bring an array of gifts, talents, interests and experiences that enrich our program.

 

Palliative Care

When a medical plan has many moving parts, superb communication is a must so that patients and families may make informed decisions regarding their health care. For patients with serious illess, palliative care offers just that. We're introducing AseraCare Palliative Care this year and in 2012 across the United States.

 

World Hospice and Palliative Care Day is bringing together thousands of people in more than 80 countries worldwide to celebrate, support and speak up about these important medical services.