Links to Hospice Sites of Interest
| Hospice and Palliative Nurses' Association Health-related links, educational opportunities, information about certification | American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine | Veterans Hospice Homestead Innovative, specialized transitional housing program to serve homeless veterans who are diagnosed with terminal illnesses. Located in Fitchburg, MA 01420 | The Edmonton Palliative Care Program Clinical information for patients and medical professionals interested in Palliative Care |
| National Hospice Organization Web site of NHO |
Center for Loss: Grief Education and Publications
Information and education about Grief Education for adults and Children |
Death and Dying
Clearinghouse for various resources related to death and dying issues. |
Dr. Stall's Homepage Dedicated to Geriatrics and Hospice Care |
| Hospice Hands |
Hospice Net Hospice Net provides information and support to patients and families facing life-threatening illnesses. |
AgeNet General Hospice and Bereavement Web Sites and Links to Specific Articles: |
The National Prison Hospice Association |
| Compassionate Friends The mission of The Compassionate Friends is to assist families in the positive resolution of grief following the death of a child and to provide information to help others be supportive. |
GriefNet GriefNet is an Internet community consisting of more than 30 email support groups and two web sites. |
Last Acts This on-line journal features peer-reviewed examples of promising practices in end-of-life care. |
Dr. Ira Byock's Web Site Resources for people facing life-limiting illness, their families, and their professional caregivers. |
| Links to UK Childrens Hospice Web Sites | Hospice and Palliative Medicine Page Links to other hospice sites, as well as articles about hospice issues. |
Texas Partnership for EOL Care | Palliative Care Nursing Site |
| Barbara Karnes Web Site Barbara has written Gone From My Sight |
Selections from Caring for the Dying -- Physician Narratives | Journal of Palliative Medicine The June issue is available on line |
Medscape Resource Center - Hospice and Palliative Care |
| Education for Physicians on End of life Care Physicians are identifying the need for education on EOL care |
Hospice Education Institute | Crossing the creek A wonderful resource for Hospice staff as well as families, providing information about common symptoms |
The Healing Hands of Hospice Hospice Links |
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Gentle Endings Items covered include grieving, hospice services, recommended reading (including book chapter extracts), links to useful sites, and so on. |