Is There Life After Caregiving?
An article published on The New York Times’ blog, New Old Age, explores the experience of caregivers of terminally-ill family members and loved ones. The essay examines not only the stresses that are present during the finals days of the … Continue reading
April 16th – National Healthcare Decisions Day
Despite recent gains in public awareness of the need for advance care planning, studies indicate that most Americans have not exercised their right to make decisions about their healthcare in the event that they cannot speak for themselves. The … Continue reading
Hospice A Source of Savings, Quality Care
by Roxanne Riley, Executive Director, LifePath Hospice For years, state and federal lawmakers have tried to find an answer to escalating health care costs. At the same time, patients and families want access to quality health care that is both … Continue reading
Tell Us Your Hospice Story
Traveling to a destination rarely happens without adventure, mishaps, or detours, and the same goes with one’s life destination. FHPCA’s 28th Annual Forum Conference “Journey: Mapping Our Past, Paving New Roads” is about looking at the past, present, and … Continue reading
Hospice Myths to Avoid
By Joyce Baldrica, President and CEO of the VNA of the Treasure Coast and Nightingale Private Duty Nursing Hospice care offers the services you want. What stands in the way of more people choosing hospice care, is limited awareness of … Continue reading
FHPCA Announces 2013 Officers and Committee Chairs
Florida Hospice & Palliative Care Association (FHPCA) announces the new additions to its Board Leadership and Executive Committee. Linda Ward, President/CEO, Gulfside Regional Hospice, was elected a two two-year terms as President of FHPCA Board of Directors this past November. … Continue reading
Music Comforts and Connects Couple
Written by: Ebony Faber, Publications Coordinator, Suncoast Hospice Sometimes, in the midst of the darkness of dementia, moments of light shine through – an awakening. While under Suncoast Hospice care before his death, Christopher “Chris” Witt experienced his awakening through … Continue reading
The Holidays: How to Cope…
…When the Only Thing You Want, Is the One Thing You Can’t Have Article courtesy of Avow Hospice, Naples, Florida The sobbing didn’t start until it was time to put the lights on the tree. For years Nancy had … Continue reading
November is Florida Hospice Month
Hospice is a special kind of care provided for those at the end of life, and Governor Rick Scott has declared this November as Florida Hospice Month. November is an opportunity for hospice providers statewide to raise awareness about hospice … Continue reading
FHPCA Celebrating 30 Years of Success
By: Abby Vandegrift, Communications & Policy Coordinator for Florida Hospice & Palliative Care Association This October, Florida Hospice & Palliative Care Association (FHPCA) celebrates its 30 year anniversary of dedicated service to hospice care in Florida. Established as Florida Hospices, Inc. … Continue reading
