Finding the Right Words Posted on September 24, 2015 by Dr. Alan Wolfelt Through the years I have learned a great deal from many grieving children and their families. They have taught me which words work best when talking to children about death. Here are some general concepts I suggest companions use when talking withRead more
Donna Rogers, Marketing Director for Auburn Crest Hospice, has come to think of hospice care as “the ultimate gift when planning the ‘road map’ through the journey of life.” She feels hospice is a profession that brings comfort, answers, resources and support to both patient and families at a time when they need it most.Read more
Ellen Goodman described the painful experience and difficult decisions she had to make when dealing with the death of her mother in a recent New York Times opinion piece, “How to Talk About Dying.” She said she felt unprepared to make the decisions she was asked to make when her 92-year old mother couldRead more
End-of-life planning is about so much more than how we die. It is also about how we live and meet goals of care when seriously ill. Read this article for more information on why we shouldn’t confuse Advanced Care Planning with death. http://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/latest-columns/20150823-robert-l.-fine-why-we-shouldnt-confuse-advance-care-planning-with-death-panels.eceRead more
Jane Weeks, MD, 61, of Boston was a talented oncology researcher at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Her husband, Barrett Rollins, MD, also an oncology researcher at Dana-Farber talks about the clinical support he and his wife received after Jane was diagnosed with cancer and how this affected both of their lives. Watch the video of Jane’sRead more
Sioux City, Iowa (ABC9 News) – It turned out to be great day for one of Sioux City’s largest Memorial Golf events. The 15th Annual Carrie Mach Memorial Tournament Teed up at Whispering Creek Friday Afternoon. “It means a whole lot even talking about it now,” said Jerry Riecks who is playing in this yearsRead more
New Pediatric Resource Helps Focus Attention on Children’s Unmet Needs Report from NHPCO on Palliative and Hospice Care for Young People (Alexandria, Va) – A new report released by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization provides insight into the care needs of young people who might benefit from pediatric palliative/hospice care. These are childrenRead more
This article outlines the important role nurses play in palliative care and helping people get the support they need when they need it. RNs CAN HELP PROMOTE GEROPALLIATIVE CARE Studies show palliative care not only helps people feel better, but it also helps them live longer by improving mood, energy and well-being. Nurse.com News https://news.nurse.com/2015/07/14/rns-can-help-promote-palliative-care/Read more
http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/07/06/413691959/knowing-how-doctors-die-can-change-end-of-life-discussions?utm_source=npr_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=20150709&utm_campaign=npr_email_a_friend&utm_term=storyshareRead more
This change in medicare will support individuals and families who wish to have the opportunity to discuss advance care planning with their physician and care team, as part of coordinated, patient- and family-centered care…read more below: http://www.modernhealthcare.com/article/20150708/NEWS/150709923 Read more
Hospice of Siouxland was awarded the CHAP accreditation, (Community Health Accreditation Program) demonstrating our dedication to meeting the industry’s highest recognized standards in community-based care.
