Browsing: end-of-life care

End-Of-Life Care
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Collaborating with End-of-Life Doulas to Support Patients Needs

BY LOREN TALBOT, INELDA’S DIRECTOR OF PARTNERSHIPS AND COMMUNICATIONS
The death positive movement of the past decade has ushered in a new wave of death awareness and willingness to discuss and plan for end-of-life. Along with that wave has come the accession of end-of-life doulas, also known as death doulas or death companions. While the role of end-of-life doulas may be new to some, aspects of the support we offer has always been threaded through communities.

End-Of-Life Care
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A Day in the Life of a Death Doula

BY CATHERINE DURKIN ROBINSON
When most people think of doulas, they think of non-medical professionals helping to facilitate the birth of babies. And they’d be right! But there are other kinds of doulas, too.

Past President's Corner
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Geriatric Care, End-of-Life Planning, and Hospice Support

BY DR. COLLEEN MORLEY, DNP, RN, CCM, CMAC, CMCN, CMGT BC, ACM-RN, IQCI, FCM, FAACM
As we continue to evolve in our role as case managers, the themes in this edition of CMSA Today touch upon some of the most profound and meaningful aspects of our practice: geriatric care, end-of-life planning, and hospice support. These themes are both timely and essential as we see the demographic shift of a growing aging population and face the unique challenges this presents in healthcare. Navigating the complexities of elder care requires not only clinical knowledge and organizational expertise but also a deep understanding of compassion, dignity and advocacy.