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Good things in small, furry packages | The Poughkeepsie Journal | poughkeepsiejournal.com

poughkeepsiejournal.com — “It's not the most comfortable recliner, but Ben Howard, 92, sits in it for hours every day. He doesn't think his wife knows he's there, beside her bed, from 8:30 in the morning to 4, 5 or 6 in the afternoon. But Ben knows.” View full resource at poughkeepsiejournal.com

Most Recently Shared on May 1, 2012 at 5:51 pm By:

Even Guinnea Pigs can be #Hospice Therapy Pets! http://t.co/wZV4STev MT @hospicepharmacy #volunteers

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Patient gives hospice RN an unexpected gift | EOS Nursing News

news.nurse.com — “Patient gives hospice RN an unexpected gift | EOS Nursing News” View full resource at news.nurse.com

Most Recently Shared on May 1, 2012 at 2:11 pm By:

Powerful article about gifts that can come when they are least expected, shared by a #hospice nurse. - thank you. http://t.co/JAovNwLg

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Taking the board exam? HPM PASS can help - Related Stories - Hospice and Palliative Medicine SmartBrief

smartbrief.com — “HPM PASS is an updated online practice test designed to simulate the board certification exam and help you assess your understanding of hospice and palliative medicine. It includes up to 150 test questions to evaluate your knowledge and uncover areas where additional review may be helpful. ” View full resource at smartbrief.com

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Follow AAHPM online - Related Stories - Hospice and Palliative Medicine SmartBrief

smartbrief.com — “Stay connected with AAHPM via Facebook ; LinkedIn ; ” View full resource at smartbrief.com

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Physician pay reflects administrative duties, quality metrics - Related Stories - Hospice and Palliative Medicine SmartBrief

smartbrief.com — “Payment plans for physicians increasing are reflecting their added administrative roles, such as monitoring quality of care, a Medical Group Management Association survey found. This year's survey also asked physicians to report pay tied to quality metrics, and pulmonary medicine doctors reported a…” View full resource at smartbrief.com

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Study: 63% do not follow providers' orders on meds - Related Stories - Hospice and Palliative Medicine SmartBrief

smartbrief.com — “An analysis of nearly 76,000 patient urine samples showed 63% were not following their health care providers' orders. Of those people, 40% were not taking drugs they had been prescribed, while 60% were taking drugs they had not been prescribed. ” View full resource at smartbrief.com

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Study: 63% do not follow providers' orders on meds http://t.co/oNheA9BW #hpm

4th Prescription Drug Take-Back Day set for Saturday - Related Stories - Hospice and Palliative Medicine SmartBrief

smartbrief.com — “People can safely get rid of unused and unwanted prescription drugs during the Drug Enforcement Administration's fourth National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday. Almost 1 million pounds of prescription medications were disposed of during the first three events. Find a collection site ” View full resource at smartbrief.com

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4th Prescription Drug Take-Back Day set for Saturday http://t.co/chKfHZHF #hpm

"At the End of Life" shows the complexity of a good death - Related Stories - Hospice and Palliative Medicine SmartBrief

smartbrief.com — “Stories from hospice staff, family, physicians and others in a new anthology, "At the End of Life: True Stories About How We Die," paint a picture of the complexity and difficulty of having a good death. The stories don't focus on hospice but do reflect the reality of how and where people die, revi…” View full resource at smartbrief.com

Most Recently Shared on April 27, 2012 at 5:29 pm By:

"At the End of Life" shows the complexity of a good death http://t.co/ZzXoZIxq #hpm

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ltlmagazine.com — “Long-Term Living Magazine,Assisted-living and nursing home senior care environment news and information for nurses, continuing-care providers & directors. Learn about design and management of independent living communities for the elderly, environments for aging and accountable care organizations as well as hospice services and healthcare information technology for retirement facilities. Read about Alzheimer’s and dementia care. Information on Medicare and Medicaid Services. Free Webinars, indus” View full resource at ltlmagazine.com

Most Recently Shared on April 26, 2012 at 8:08 pm By:

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#Senior care providers need to take notice of the social web ... http://t.co/zV3OWeAF #hcsm

Hospice and Caregiving Blog: Grieving Children: How You Can Help

blog.hospicefoundation.org — “Hospice and Caregiving Blog: Grieving Children: How You Can Help” View full resource at blog.hospicefoundation.org

Most Recently Shared on April 26, 2012 at 2:59 pm By:

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Upcoming webinar 5/9 Grieving Children: How You Can Help #grief #hpm #eol #socialwork #nursing #schoolcounselors http://t.co/X16E8xYx

N.J. hospice experts say patients referrals come too late - Related Stories - Hospice and Palliative Medicine SmartBrief

smartbrief.com — “New Jersey hospice officials say many residential-care beds are empty because patients are referred to hospice very late in the disease stage, when families no longer can provide care. Some patients and families may not want to accept a condition is terminal, but oncologist Dr. Charles Vialotti sai…” View full resource at smartbrief.com

Most Recently Shared on April 25, 2012 at 6:47 pm By:

N.J. hospice experts say patients referrals come too late http://t.co/b5BVeTGQ #hpm

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Non-profit charities in Yakima, Wa donation - The Memorial Foundation

nc.memfound.org — “Non-profit charities in Yakima, Wa donation - The Memorial Foundation” View full resource at nc.memfound.org

Most Recently Shared on April 25, 2012 at 4:13 pm By:

#Yakima pastors impressed with Cottage in The Meadow #Hospice http://t.co/9XDmpNgB . Learn how you can help http://t.co/vvnCdsqj

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Local organizations make Latinos comfortable with hospice - DailyHerald.com

dailyherald.com — “Maria Prieto, in her 39th year of marriage, had to make a decision about her husband's care. He was 86. Prieto, of Elgin, became part of a small group of Latinos to turn to hospice for end-of-life care. Nationally, fewer than 6 percent of hospice patients come from her ethnic group -- a statistic local organizations are trying to change.” View full resource at dailyherald.com

Most Recently Shared on April 25, 2012 at 1:03 pm By:

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Hospice girls get a glamour makeover (From The Oxford Times)

oxfordtimes.co.uk — “THREE young ladies were treated like Hollywood actresses for a day as they prepared for a big step in their lives.” View full resource at oxfordtimes.co.uk

Most Recently Shared on April 24, 2012 at 5:54 pm By:

Hospice girls get a glamour makeover http://t.co/h8SdDRwA - #hospice

Number of Patients Using Hospice Care Grows to 1.58 Million says Study | Home Health Care News

homehealthcarenews.com — “Number of Patients Using Hospice Care Grows to 1.58 Million says Study | Home Health Care News” View full resource at homehealthcarenews.com

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RT @downeyjohn: Number of Patients Using Hospice Care Grows to 1.58 Million says Study http://t.co/Ueo8nuzK #hpm