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Music therapy is a growing service in hospice care, providing comfort, relaxation, and emotional support to patients and their families. Data from practitioners suggest a number of benefits from music therapy during hospice: Improved mood and reduced anxiety Reduced...
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In the context of hospice care within a long-term care community, the expertise in pain and symptom management offered by a hospice agency holds profound significance. Residents in the final stages of life often experience a multitude of physical discomforts,...
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When seeking services from a hospice agency for your long-term care community, you’ll want to focus on several key criteria to ensure that residents receive compassionate and comprehensive end-of-life care. Follow along as we explore these critical issues. First...
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Looking for a volunteer opportunity? A way to help others in need? We’re always looking for dedicated volunteers interested in helping hospice patients and their families. Your time and your presence means so much to families going through a difficult time....
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Her foray into healthcare has been extraordinarily successful. Cinthia Nieves was recently appointed as chief operating officer/human resources director of ALC Hospice Care in Oak Brook. The Schaumburg resident, who has been with ALC since 2008, has worked her way up...
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No matter what the country or culture, music has been recognized throughout history for helping to reduce anxiety and depression and bring joy. That’s true at the beginning of the life and at the end when patients in hospice can find comfort, stress relief and other...
