Category: Social Worker

Hospice care offers comforts of home at home

Grove’s own father died in hospice care at his home, which was his wish. … A social worker will talk to the potential patient about their goals, options … See the full Hospice Social Worker article.

Resources available for people journeying through grief

Jennifer Scholes, a licensed master social worker and bereavement coordinator for Sparrow Hospice Services, facilitates a support group for anyone … See the full Hospice Social Worker article.

Doulas Are Becoming Part Of The End-Of-Life Equation

HAGEMANN: Cross was a social worker in hospice and palliative care for eight years before entering academia. She says the conversations … See the full Hospice Social Worker article.

Hospice nonprofit launches virtual reality program

A hospice nonprofit has begun using a virtual reality device to give patients … hands,” said Katie VanRyn, a social worker with Emmanuel Hospice. See the full Hospice Social Worker article.

Is Social Work the Right Career Choice for You?

Hospice and palliative care social worker: Providing palliative care to patients in hospices who are approaching the end of their lives is certainly one of … See the full Hospice Social Worker article.

One Great Thing to Do With a Terminally Ill Relative

Hospice social worker Christina Kulp writes that storytelling can help people feel a sense of connectedness, express their values, and reflect on their … See the full Hospice Social Worker article.