Shanti Hospice

10/31/2025

On HBO’s “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” on Oct. 26, he had a fun and informative take on Medicare, including the pros and cons of original Medicare and Medicare Advantage. Very timely as Medicare Open Enrollment is in full swing until Dec. 7th.

John Oliver details what Medicare Advantage is, why it basically has all the pitfalls of private insurance, and the economic significance of novelty slippers...

10/15/2025

Tempe.gov/dft

Tempe, the first dementia friendly city in Arizona, is hosting a Dementia related Summit on Nov. 1st., with a Resource Fair and an Expert Panel. If you know someone who could benefit from the dementia related resources or you have questions for the dementia experts, please consider signing up:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dft-9th-annual-summit-tickets-1633117551559?aff=oddtdtcreator

Learn about bridging the gaps by integrating medical, emotional and social support throughout your caretaking journey

09/16/2025

Our hospice volunteers make a difference for folks at the end of their life journey by being there for our fellow human beings! You will be trained to meet the needs of patients and their families. Tr

08/07/2025

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/63-million-adults-are-moonlighting-as-caregivers-with-little-support-130037767.html

An astonishing 63 million adults are also caregivers to their loved ones, and the numbers keep growing! As a community hospice agency, and now also a Medicare-approved dementia care provider in the innovative GUIDE program, we strive to play a small role to support caregivers and their loved ones in their life's journey...

Nearly 1 in 4 adults are now caregivers, according to a new report from AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving, up by 45% over the past decade, The price for caregivers: Staggering.

06/14/2025

Recently met with a valley home care leader and exchanged ideas on how we can adapt to help our residents stay home longer while receiving the best care they deserve...

In just a couple of years, I’ll be turning 65, a milestone that, for many, has long signaled retirement, retreat and a quiet fade into the background. But not for

04/16/2025

We had our first 100 degree day last week, and it's only going to warm up a bit more...

Here are some tips for preparing for extreme heat so you and your loved ones can be safe:

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03/19/2025

Telehealth lowers healthcare costs, according to this study, and so does hospice care, while improving outcomes ...

Two studies published as preprints provide evidence based on recent federal data, to inform policymakers as Medicare telehealth flexibility decision looms

01/10/2025

We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Social Worker:

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4112828198

If you know someone who is interested, please share!

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01/10/2025

Former President Jimmy Carter died on Sunday after spending nearly two years in hospice.

10/09/2024

You can order 4 free COVID tests again:

COVID-19 testing can help you know if you have COVID-19 so you can decide what to do next, like getting treatment to reduce your risk of severe illness and taking steps to lower your chances of spreading the virus to others.

09/27/2024

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/09/26/metro/president-jimmy-carter-hospice-care-conversation/

Former President Jimmy Carter continues to lead by example, in the way he has approached life’s final journey with purpose, writes the CEO of a Rhode Island a nonprofit palliative care organization.