Coupeville, WA
Joined October 2017
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Maybe it's because I'm from Michigan and I know how much my parents' generation loves the Golden Corral, but this one had me teary-eyed! #hospice #lovestory news.yahoo.com/video/married…
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"Hospices...receive the same daily payment per Medicare beneficiary, but patients enrolled in nonprofits receive more visits from nurses, social workers and therapists..." Not surprised. NPOs spend more on patient care because they focus on sustainability, not profitability!
Nearly three-quarters of hospice organizations are now for-profit. Complaints of fraud and profiteering are growing. nyti.ms/45YPz68
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This is incredible news! 🎉🎉🎉
#ENDALZ #Alzheimers
Health advisers unanimously backed the full approval of a closely watched Alzheimer’s drug, Leqembi.
The decision carries extra significance because insurers have held off on paying for the infused treatment until it has full FDA approval. apnews.com/article/leqembi-a…
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I thought Herschel was the only ferry cat! 😻
This is Betty. She's 17 years old and a regular ferry rider... racking up a hundred rides in the past two years. Her owner @reporterbrown initially had her in a pet carrier in their vehicle during sailings but she meowed nonstop. So now she roams free and people watches.
ALT A cat stares out a window while riding a ferry.
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I love it when someone's wish comes true while they're on #hospice. Makes my heart sing!❤️
We are excited to update you that Jackie's lifelong dream came true! Jackie met Dolly Parton last Saturday at Dollywood in Tennessee. There aren't enough words to describe what this moment meant to her.
Thank you to CoxHealth Hospice for helping us to make this dream a reality!
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After the loss of her mother, author Lee Woodruff reflects on #grief, #gratitude, and life lessons—including the importance of advance care planning and how it can help those you love. aarp.org/caregiving/basics/i…
#hospice #advancecareplanning #endoflife
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In the first 10 minutes of this podcast, Carol Garrett shares her and her husband's experience with #hospice in the last two weeks of his life. "Never did I once feel alone." the1a.org/segments/the-state…
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The proposed rule to require in-person visits for controlled substances & #opioids will cause undue pain & suffering for #hospice patients. Please make a public comment, urging the #DEA to make an exception for people in the last stages of life. federalregister.gov/document…
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I serve on the Dementia Action Collaborative, the group working on the Alzheimer's State Plan—and we want to hear from you! Several listening sessions available, including two with Spanish interpretation and one for tribal communities. Learn more: dshs.wa.gov/dac
Great read from @AmyMoyer and @AARP: "My advice for caregivers? If your loved one qualifies for hospice, don’t be afraid, don’t hesitate; find the best #hospice program in your area and get started." aarp.org/caregiving/health/i…
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Hospice is so much more than medical care. You choose how you live the rest of your days, and in this case, it's with the people he loves most. There is so much beauty in that. Thank you, President Carter for continuing to be a model for humanity.
This is the type of dementia my sister has. My heart goes out to his family. 💜😔💜
Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with FTD, the actor’s family said in a statement released today. Willis retired from acting in March 2022 due to aphasia, but the family has shared that his symptoms have progressed. Learn more: bit.ly/3YWTsnH
I'm #hiring! The Marketing & Outreach Coordinator is our go-to person for content creation, digital/social media, print materials, etc. They also raise awareness about @hospicenw in the community through outreach and education. Details here: hospicenw.org/jobs/marketing…
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Elma is one of Eric's favorite heroes of 2022! Her pie raised $60,000 for @hospicenw. Since her story aired, we have received emails from bakers across the U.S. who want to carry on Elma's legacy. What a wonderful way to end the year! ❤
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The Hospice of the Northwest team serves people where they are in their journey – physically, emotionally and spiritually: “You make your own decisions about where and how you live.” Learn more about our work in the San Juan Islands! sanjuanjournal.com/local-mar…
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Congratulations to my colleague, Erin Long from @hospicenw! She's quoted in this Forbes article about the benefits of volunteering as an older adult. Way to go, Erin! forbes.com/health/healthy-ag…
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I love Elma, I love that her story is being shared, and I am so, so proud to work for @HospiceNW! ❤️
#Hospice #GoodNews #ThankfulThursday
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Pediatric patients are eligible for concurrent care: they can continue to seek curative or life-prolonging treatment while on #hospice. These stories explain why this is so important. Proud to work for @hospicenw which serves children and their families... khn.org/news/article/child-h…
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Are you interested in #learning about Advance Care Planning? @HospiceNW is partnering with Island Health to offer a session on End-of-Life paperwork, Tuesday 10/4 at 10:30 a.m. Register here!
islandhealth.org/event/end-o…
