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Category: Hospice and Transitions
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Hospice vs. Palliative Care: Understanding The Difference
Quick Facts Hospice vs. palliative care: Both focus on comfort, symptom relief, and quality…Read More
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Honoring Fellow Service Members at End-of-Life
As a United States Air Force Veteran, Paul Arneson is no stranger to commitment. Now, in his…Read More
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The Truth About Hospice
The Benefits of Hospice Care at End-of-Life Although hospice care is a benefit covered by…Read More
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Ensuring Dignity with End-of-Life Care
Supporting dignity in end-of-life care can take many forms. For Chelsea Swink, JSSA’s…Read More
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My JSSA Story: Irena, A Transitions Client
At 86 years old, Irena* is thoughtful, sharp, and social. A child of Eastern Europe, she can…Read More
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Here to Hold a Hand
At JSSA, we are honored to serve thousands of individuals and families every year in their…Read More
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How to Support Family Caregivers
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter once said, “There are four kinds of people in this…Read More
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Grieving During the Holidays
I asked a friend recently how she was coping with the death of her mother during the holidays.…Read More
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JSSA’s Volunteer Juliann Goldman Wins National Hospice Volunteer of the Year Award
Juliann Goldman started as a JSSA Hospice volunteer in 2007. More than 14 years later, she…Read More
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Meet a JSSA Hospice Volunteer: Amanda B.
Amanda B. started volunteering at JSSA in 2017. In her own words, she discusses her experience…Read More