Links to Hospice Sites of Interest
Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association--Fort Worth Regional Chapter
Hospice and Palliative Nurses' Association
Health-related links, educational opportunities, information about certification (CHPN)
American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
An international organization of physicians dedicated to the advancement of hospice and palliative medicine in the management of the terminally ill
Veterans Hospice Homestead
Innovative, specialized transitional housing program to serve homeless veterans who are diagnosed with either
HIV/AIDS or other terminal illnesses and are no longer able to care for themselves.
Located in Fitchburg, MA 01420
The Edmonton Palliative Care Program
Clinical information for patients and medical professionals interested in Palliative Care
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
Web site of NHPCO
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 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
The National Prison Hospice Association exists to promote hospice care for terminally ill inmates and those facing the prospect of dying in prison. Our
goal is to support and assist corrections professionals in their continuing efforts to develop high quality patient care procedures and management
programs. We hope to build a network for the exchange of information between corrections facilities and hospices about existing and projected
programs.
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. Our integrated approach to online grief
support was developed to provide support to people working through loss and grief issues of all kinds.
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
Links to other Hospice Sites.
Hospice and Palliative Medicine Page
Links to other hospice sites, as well as articles about hospice issues.
Texas Partnership for EOL Care
Barbara Karnes Web Site
Barbara has written Gone From My Sight
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
Crossing the creek
A wonderful resource for Hospice staff as well as families, providing information about common symptoms