What do hospice volunteers do?
Hospice volunteers are an integral part of the hospice team. Watch this 5-minute video to hear personal experiences of hospice volunteers at Hospice of Michigan. Are you ready to become a hospice volunteer?
“I’m enjoying life and planning ahead”
The spiritual aspect of the journey through end of life is an important part of palliative care offered through hospice, as discussed on HFAs television special “Hospice – Something More.”
“It’s been so helpful”
Karen Jones, a young wife, mom and marathon runner living with advanced cancer shared her hospice experience on HFA’s television special, “Hospice – Something More.”
Artificial Nutrition and Hydration at the End of Life
This educational program explores medical, legal, ethical issues, and communication barriers that surround ANH.
Benefits and Burdens of ANH
Do all patients benefit from artificial nutrition and hydration?
Quality Hospice Care
Looking for a hospice provider? Here are suggestions for things to consider.
Time… to Help Others
Hospice volunteers from around the country describe their roles and share their experiences.
Youth & Funerals
Funerals can be highly therapeutic – not only to adults but also to children. It is critical that funeral directors, as well as parents, clergy, educators, counselors and social service professionals, understand the importance and therapeutic value of such rituals and assist children in selecting the ways in which they can comfortably attend and even…
Comprendiendo el Cuidado en un Hospice
Spanish language version of the HFA video “Understanding Hospice”
Comprendiendo el Duelo
Spanish-language version of the HFA video, "Understanding Grief"
Loving Life. . . Understanding Hospice
This program explains hospice care in the United States to the Chinese-speaking community. To request a free copy of this DVD email [email protected]
Continuing education for hospice and grief professionals
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Managing Challenging Hospice Dilemmas (H5HDL)
December 10, 2024 12:00 pm ET$35.00 – $135.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Live Discharge: Repercussions and Mitigation Strategies
January 14, 2025 12:00 pm ET$35.00 – $135.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Live Discharge: Repercussions and Mitigation Strategies (H5DIS)
January 14, 2025 12:00 pm ET$35.00 – $135.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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