Hospice Foundation of America

The HFA staff wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving. In observance of the holiday, HFA offices will be closed November 28 and 29. #thanksgiving

Nov. 23rd is International #SurvivorsofSuicideLossDay. Survivors of #suicideloss worldwide are encouraged to come together to find connection, understanding, and hope through their shared experience. Find an event near you: https://lnkd.in/dYK-pG7 Learn more about supporting survivors of suicide loss with HFA's on-demand course: https://bit.ly/3pMUO8

#RuralHealthDay is an opportunity to bring attention to & honor the incredible efforts of #ruralhealthcare providers, communities, & organizations! Project Talk Trial is looking for rural organizations to host an #advancecareplanning event in their community: ProjectTalkTrial.org

Children's Grief Awareness Day reminds us that childhood bereavement is all too common. In the U.S., 1 in 12 children will lose a parent or sibling by the time they reach 18 years of age (CBEM). Read ways to recognize Grief Awareness Day in your school: https://bit.ly/3YRRzu9 #griefawareness #grievingstudent #griefawarenessday #childrensgriefawareness

This #HospiceandPalliativeCareMonth, bring #advancecareplanning to your community! Host an event with Project Talk Trial to engage underserved communities in #acp conversations. We're in year 4 of our 5-year research study. Don't miss this opportunity! Apply: https://lnkd.in/geUgMWpH

When Jimmy Carter appeared at his wife’s funeral, many people were shocked by how frail he looked. But what he showed us was something so important: this is what aging and hospice care can look like. It’s a reminder that death isn’t always “pretty,” and it doesn’t have to be. We need to accept that people don’t die perfectly—and that’s okay. There’s beauty in embracing these moments, in focusing on comfort and dignity, and in normalizing the end-of-life journey. Let’s talk more about this on Thursday. You can catch the full episode at https://lnkd.in/g_yS5dnf or on your favorite podcast platform. Angela Novas

Did you know there are millions of unpaid family caregivers quietly doing the work of caring for their loved ones at the end of life? These family members are carrying an incredible burden—physically, emotionally, and financially. Hospice care was designed primarily for cancer patients, but now it covers a wide range of conditions. Still, families are left to manage so much on their own. It’s an expensive and exhausting journey, and far too many are doing it without enough support. This Thursday, we’ll be discussing how hospice care has changed, the reality for family caregivers, and what more needs to be done to ease their load. Join the conversation at https://lnkd.in/g_yS5dnf. Angela Novas

It is our privilege to support the Ask an Expert series during this years #HospiceandPalliativeCareMonth, Hospice Foundation of America. Thank you for your knowledgeable and thoughtful answers to American's most pressing questions about #endoflife care! #OPPC #HFA #hospice

Chimes of Comfort, available from Woodstock Charitable Chimes, plays the familiar, soothing tones heard in the opening measures of Amazing Grace. A portion of the sales of this Charitable Chime benefits HFA! Learn more and order here: https://lnkd.in/dUBY7fQS #hospicemonth

"Think outside the box to find your target audience for a One-Day Caregiver Retreat. And think ahead about future communication with attendees so you can keep them informed about your programs, and they can reach out to you for future support." -Susan Turner, CFRE Listen to the full conversation: https://bit.ly/3YZNdSN #caregiver #caregivers #caregiversupport