(Alexandria, Va) – The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization welcomes new and returning individuals to the board of directors and the 2013 executive committee.
A Message from Don Schumacher in Response to Recent Tragedies
NHPCO President and CEO has recorded a video message with some thoughts he would like to share with the hospice and palliative care community following the recent shootings in both Newtown, CT and in Portland, OR. He reminds all of us of the importance of caring for ourselves and our communities during times of grief and loss.
While Number of Patients Receiving Hospice Care Increases, Larger Percentage Have Short Length of Service
NHPCO Reports that 35.7 Percent of Hospice Patients Die or Were Discharged within 7 Days
(Alexandria, Va) – A record number of dying persons in the U.S. – an estimated 1.65 million patients – received care from the nation’s hospices in 2011, reports the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization.
Twelve Tips to Help a Grieving Loved One during the Holidays
Twelve Practical Tips for Saying, Doing the Right Things
(Alexandria, Va) – The holidays are quickly approaching, and while many people look forward to yearly traditions, gatherings with family and friends and the general good feelings associated with the season, some people dread the holidays.
