Tag Archives: Hospice

Dignified Hospice Design: Dans Arhitekti’s Hospice Facility in Ljubljana

The Power of Thoughtful, Human-Centered Design in Hospice Care Facilities

Hospice care facilities present a unique challenge for architects and designers. Although they are technically medical buildings requiring functional designs to accommodate health care staff and equipment, hospices are also intimate, emotional spaces where residents spend the last moments of … Continue reading

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National Healthcare Decisions Day Is Around The Corner

April 16th is National Healthcare Decisions Day, dedicated to raising awareness about advance care planning

April 16th is National Healthcare Decisions Day, a national initiative to encourage the public and healthcare providers to prioritize advance care planning. Making decisions ahead of a health crisis can help put families at ease and make sure patients’ healthcare wishes … Continue reading

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How Can Music Soothe and Comfort Hospice Patients?

An interview with Morgan Bolender, the head of the Songs For Life program that brings music to hospice patients

Morgan Bolender sits on the board of You’re Going To Die, a Bay Area, California-based nonprofit dedicated to bringing diverse communities into the conversation of death and dying. She is also the head of Songs For Life, a program run … Continue reading

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What Is Songs for Life?

An interview with Morgan Bolender, board member of You're Going to Die and the head of Songs for Life

Morgan Bolender sits on the board of You’re Going To Die, a Bay Area, California-based nonprofit dedicated to bringing diverse communities into the conversation of death and dying. She is also the head of Songs For Life, a program run … Continue reading

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What Is the Pet Partners Therapy Animal Program?

A conversation with Elisabeth Van Every, Communications & Outreach Coordinator for Pet Partners, an organization that facilitates animal-assisted interventions, Part One

Today SevenPonds is pleased to speak with Elisabeth Van Every, the Communications and Outreach coordinator at Pet Partners, an organization that facilitates animal-assisted interventions, including animal-assisted therapy.  The mission of Pet Partners is to improve human health and well-being through … Continue reading

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What Is the California State University Institute for Palliative Care?

An interview with Jennifer Ballentine, Executive Director of the CSU Institute for Palliative Care, Part Two

Jennifer Ballentine is the Executive Director of the California State University Institute for Palliative Care. The Institute primarily teaches healthcare professionals about palliative care and the nuances of the field. The main Institute is hosted by CSU San Marcos, with campus partners … Continue reading

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