By Lisette Stacey My parents grew up during the Great Depression. They were both university- educated accountants at a time when that was rare. My father was a first generation American, born of parents who emigrated to America from Czechoslovakia….
What would we have done if he’d gotten sick in an America where the AHCA was the law of the land? Vox.com | May 8, 2017 Aaron and I had been dating a year when my phone rang at work…
National Hospice Foundation (NHF) Gala is the Highlight of Spring in the Nation’s Capital On May 2, 2017 the National Hospice Foundation will host leaders from around the nation and the world to celebrate life and to bring awareness to hospice…
As part of its year-long 40th anniversary celebration, and in recognition of the 10th annual Hospice Comes to Washington event, Capital Caring – the largest nonprofit hospice provider in the mid-Atlantic – will host a special benefit acoustic concert with…
December 5, 2016 | The Hospice Insider A key component of a formal social work education is the development of a self-care routine. Self-care is the ongoing process of prioritizing personal needs to ensure that a caregiver remains healthy enough…
November 30, 2016 | The Hospice Insider A technology company’s plan to add crowdfunding to its menu of services will help thousands of people pay a dying loved one’s medical bills and other unforeseen expenses related to their care. CareFlash’s…
deVero | November 18, 2016 by Robert Love More than 1 million people each year have to make a life-changing decision: continue intensive treatment to fight a chronic illness or pursue the best quality of life possible in their final…
The Hospice Insider | November 10, 2016 The Presidential Transition Begins Within less than 48 hours from winning the Presidential Election, President-Elect Donald J. Trump meets with current President Barack Obama at the White House. Both committed to ensuring a…
The Hospice Insider | November 9, 2016 Dear Mr. President Elect Donald J. Trump, Congratulations on the win from all of us at The Hospice Insider. We look forward to you being an amazing president to all Americans. We will help…
The Hospice Insider | November 10, 2016 “Lessons From the Dying Patient,” featuring Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, the pioneer in death and grief education, is being released as a joint effort between Nurse.com and ContinuingEducation.com, two premier healthcare brands of OnCourse Learning, and The…