Hospice Associates Blog
Hospice Volunteering: The Gift of Giving and Receiving
Have you ever wondered what hospice volunteers do and did you know that all hospice agencies are required to have a volunteer program? Hospice volunteers, like hospice employees, have a diverse background of talents and skills. Some experienced hospice care for their own loved-one and want to give back to…
Hospice Volunteering: The Gift of Giving and Receiving
Have you ever wondered what hospice volunteers do and did you know that all hospice agencies are required to have a volunteer program? Hospice volunteers, like hospice employees, have a diverse background of talents and skills. Some experienced hospice care for their own loved-one and want to give back to…
Hospice Associates Honors Our Veterans
Hospice Associates of New Orleans is member of National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization and partner of their “We Honor Veterans” program. The program provides hospice providers with specialized training and resources to honor, support and care for our country’s veterans and their families. Recently honored, Mr. Peter Bernard Beninato…
Hospice Associates Welcomes Claudia Johnson RN, BSN
Hospice Associates welcomes Claudia Johnson RN, BSN as a member of our Hospice and Palliative Care team. Claudia has more than 30 years of nursing experience, most recently as a member of the Palliative Care team at East Jefferson General Hospital. In addition to her palliative care background, Claudia is…
Grief in the Workplace
Grief affects all of us at different times and places in our lives. The workplace is not untouched by grief. Grief in the workplace occurs when you or a co-worker has experienced a personal loss or a workplace loss such as a death. It is important to remember that everyone…
Hospice Care: What was accomplished in 2014 and what to expect in 2015?
Are you a hospice advocate? Do you work in hospice care? Are you or a loved-one considering or receiving hospice care? Watch this 9 minute video to see what challenges and opportunities we saw for hospice care in 2014, and what we can expect in 2015. Did you know that approximately 90% of hospice care is payed…
Living with a Serious Illness
When someone is diagnosed with a serious or life-limiting illness, their life changes forever. You may notice that people treat you differently – by trying to shield you from unpleasantness, withdrawing from you because they are uncomfortable with illness or “smothering” you with constant attention. You may experience new emotions…
February 10, 2015 PBS features film on FRONTLINE called Being Mortal
Click here to watch the full video that aired last night. “The United States has a problem when it comes to conversations around death and dying, says Dr. Atul Gawande. Patients with life-threatening illnesses tend to focus on how to beat the steep odds against them, he says, without hearing from…
Hospice Associates Partners with NeedyMeds to Help Our Community Access More Affordable Medications
Over the past few years, Hospice Associates has partnered with NeedyMeds.org to help bring our community more access to medications. We have distributed thousands of cards at community health fairs, area hospitals, doctor’s office, clinics and more. Many are using the card and have seen some significant savings. Do I…
Wondering what to give your favorite family caregiver this year?
Wondering what to give your favorite family caregiver this year? It’s a short list – only 5 items…the intangibles that are most meaningful to caregivers. Surely Santa can help with these! Click here to read more.
