“The purpose of the initial [hospice] assessment is to take care of the patient’s immediate needs at that time.” - Jennifer Kennedy, EdD, BSN, RN, CHC "Addressing Common Hospice Regulatory Questions from Admission Through Bereavement" bit.ly/4fGOiWI

"Some 'pain points' in the hospice admission process can include failing to individualize the initial plan of care and failing to provide measurable goals of care.” -Jennifer Kennedy, EdD, BSN, RN, CHC Learn more: bit.ly/4fGOiWI

"during the time that she was in hospice, they gave her the most amazing quality of life" Amy Tucci, HFA CEO says as she shares Karen Jones' story. Karen had stage 4 lung cancer but managed to walk & attend football games before her death. Watch the video: hospicefoundation.org/hospice-someth…

Today, the 24th Anniversary of 9/11, HFA remembers and honors the many innocent lives lost on September 11, 2001 & recognizes the country's hospice & grief professionals who volunteered their time & expertise to support bereaved individuals & communities nationwide. #Remember911

This #HispanicHeritageMonth, check out these helpful HFA resources in Spanish. These resources help to dispel misconceptions about #hospice care and #grief caused by language differences. View HFA's Spanish language resources here: bit.ly/HFASpanishLang…

"Having the hospice conversation is a life choice, not a death choice. You can bring up hospice at any time during your disease progression and request an evaluation for eligibility." - Angela Novas, MSN, RN, CRNP, during an Understanding Hospice presentation for HFA

"Thank you for this inspiring presentation that provided real examples & interventions to successfully provide #grief support to vulnerable and underserved communities." ~ Program Attendee Learn more about HFA's online CE course on the topic: bit.ly/3JeOm3P

Caregivers as well as patients experience multiple losses throughout the disease processes of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Sometimes, these losses can continue for years, finally resulting in loss of the physical person. This piece addresses such loss:bit.ly/3JYRMbi

HFA is working with Jewelry for Good to provide an easy, secure way to turn the full value of your unwanted or broken gold jewelry & sterling silver items into tax deductible cash donations to HFA! Donating precious metal items can make a real difference! bit.ly/JewelryforGood

Join us Oct 14th at Noon ET for HFA’s live CE course "Deprescribing Medication at the End of Life" Expert panelist: Nancy Messih, RPh, BCGP Register for this online CE course: bit.ly/4peTjdr This course is FREE for HFA members: bit.ly/HFAMember #hospice

HFA's Recorridos publication is a great first step in supporting Spanish speakers who have lost a loved one. Written by experts, Recorridos offers support, caring advice, and validation in Spanish. Learn more & order: bit.ly/Journeys-Spani… #HispanicHeritageMonth #grief

Next Week! Join us Oct 14th at Noon ET for HFA’s live CE course "Deprescribing Medication at the End of Life" Expert panelist: Nancy Messih, RPh, BCGP Register for this online CE course: bit.ly/4peTjdr This course is FREE for HFA members: bit.ly/HFAMember

#WorldMentalHealthDay is a day to raise awareness around mental health issues & promote emotional well-being. We encourage you to check out & share these helpful #grief resources: • Journeys Grief Newsletter: bit.ly/JourneysNewsle… • Grief & Caregiving: bit.ly/CaregivingandG…

Today is World #Hospice & #PalliativeCareDay! HFA educates the public & healthcare professionals about death, dying & #grief and brings together the nation’s leading experts to contribute to the content of HFA's research, books, web-based courses & more: bit.ly/HFAWhatWeDo

TOMORROW 🚨 Join us for HFA’s "Deprescribing Medication at the End of Life" program at Noon ET. This program will provide hospice interdisciplinary team members with the knowledge and skills needed to address polypharmacy. Learn more and register: bit.ly/4peTjdr

Starting Now 🚨 HFA's online CE course "Deprescribing Medication at the End of Life" Expert panelist: Nancy Messih, RPh, BCGP Join the conversation: bit.ly/4peTjdr

“Patients and families often have emotional responses to certain medications, as they may represent hope or a cure that is no longer possible.” - Nancy Messih, RPh, BCGP HFA’s "Deprescribing Medication at the End of Life" program, bit.ly/4peTjdr

“Ultimately deprescribing is not just a clinical decision. It's a collaborative process that requires empathy, clear communication, and alignment with the patient's evolving goals of care.” - Nancy Messih, RPh, BCGP HFA’s "Deprescribing Medication at the End of Life" program

Journeys Winter Holiday Issues explore ways to create new rituals, offer survival tips for the season and validate difficult grief responses. Enjoy 15% off all October! Use code W25: bit.ly/HFA-Journeys HFA members receive additional 15% off: bit.ly/HFAMember

💔 Grief is real. Hope is possible. 💙 Join us LIVE on Facebook 🗓 November 20th at Noon ET When life shatters, how do we begin to rebuild? Author of Hope all the Way, Theo Boyd, knows that journey intimately—and she’s joining us for a conversation about grief, coping, and more.