Caring for a Loved One with an Advanced Illness

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Caring for someone suffering from a chronic or advanced illness can be very difficult.

Suddenly you become inundated with information and instructions. Everyone has a different opinion, but no one has the answer you want to hear. We understand.

MJHS Hospice is dedicated to guiding you through this process on your terms. The resources in this section are a compilation of questions frequently asked by caregivers. We hope that we can be a source of support and clarity during this challenging time.

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Supportive and Specialty Care Programs - Article

How Volunteers Can Help Caregivers

Providing hospice care is a team effort. And volunteers, along with their Volunteer Coordinators, are an integral part of this effort.

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Judaism, Hospice and Palliative Care - Article, Video, Webinar

Caring For Holocaust Survivors

Resources for professional caregivers with background and information on providing care to Holocaust Survivors at the end of life.

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Bereavement - Article, Webinar

Grief and Renewal After the Loss of a Holocaust Survivor

Children and grandchildren of Holocaust Survivors often respond to loss differently. Our six-part series will address how this issue shapes our lives.

Caring for Holocaust Survivors with Sensitivity at End of Life, MJHS Guidebook

Judaism, Hospice and Palliative Care - Article

Caring for Holocaust Survivors: Clinicians Guide

This guidebook is for clinicians to provide a deeper understanding of end-of-life issues that may manifest in Holocaust Survivor patients.

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Judaism, Hospice and Palliative Care - Video, Webinar

Caring for Holocaust Survivors With Sensitivity at the End of Life – Multimedia Library

This digital library contains resources about how to provide person-centered, trauma-informed care to Holocaust survivors and their families.

Judaism, Hospice and Palliative Care - Video

Caring for Holocaust Survivors With Sensitivity at the End of Life | On-Demand E-Learning Modules

This online training toolkit aims to sensitize and prepare health care professionals working with Holocaust Survivors and their families.

Chronic and Advanced Illnesses - Article

Protecting Your Loved Ones From Heart Disease

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), also known as Heart Failure, is when your heart gets damaged and is not pumping enough blood to meet your body's needs. Learn more.

A child rests their head on their mother's shoulder; the mother looks down at the child and smiles

Learn More About Hospice Care - Article

Understanding Pediatric Hospice

Understanding Pediatric Hospice Can Be Confusing. We want to make it a bit easier by explaining what it is so you can understand what this kind of care includes and how it may benefit you and your ill child.

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Learn More About Hospice Care - Article

Top 5 Myths About Hospice Care

Hospice care is for patients with a condition that gives them less than six months to live. Read the top 5 myths people have about the treatment option.

Young woman in bed suffering from cancer

Learn More About Hospice Care - Article

The Difference Between Hospice and Palliative Care

We want the best for our loved ones. This is why knowing the difference between palliative and hospice care and understanding which meets your loved one’s preferences is useful. While there are many misconceptions, neither palliative nor hospice care necessarily prolongs life, nor do they hasten death. So, what is the difference between the two?

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