Comforting Closure - Conversations with a Death Doula Hospice Care 101: Hospice Foundation of America on What Families Need to Know
Nov 14, 2024
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In this episode of Comforting Closure - Conversations with a Death Doula, host Traci Arieli is joined by Angela Novas, a nurse and Palliative and Hospice Care Consultant for the Hospice Foundation of America. Together, they discuss hospice care. Angela shares her journey in hospice work, common misconceptions about hospice, and its benefits, including improving quality of life and, in many cases, extending it.
Key takeaways include:
- What hospice care is and how it differs from other types of medical care.
- Early enrollment in hospice can provide patients and families with invaluable support.
- Common myths, like whether hospice means “giving up” or that it’s only for those in their final days.
- Practical advice on how families can take full advantage of hospice services, including grief counseling and caregiver support.
Links/Resources
- Guest: Angela Novas' Website - Hospice Foundation of America - https://hospicefoundation.org
- Host: Traci Arieli’s Website - https://www.comfortingclosure.com
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