Hospice Foundation of America

07/29/2026

07/29/2026

Thank you for sharing your hospice experience, Oprah, and for recognizing the expertise of hospice nurses. Tune into this conversation between Dr. Christopher Kerr and Oprah Winfrey. Kerr’s background in research has evolved from bench science toward the human experience of illness as witnessed from the bedside, specifically patients’ dreams and visions at the end of life. Hear more from Dr. Christopher Kerr on HFA's program about "The Impact of End-of-Life Experiences on Bereavement." https://bit.ly/4xSrwn8

07/22/2026

The 2nd edition of our Newly Bereaved newsletter is a great first step that provides expert-delivered support, caring advice, and validation.

HFA Members receive 15% off! Available in packs of 50 and 100. Order yours here: https://bit.ly/NewlyBereaved2ndEd

07/21/2026

HFA's online CE course "Counseling Patients and Families on Forgoing Life Prolonging Therapy" airs live August 11th at Noon ET.

Expert Panelists:
Joseph Sacco, MD, ABFM, ACQ-HPM
Kate Sims, RN, BS, MBA

Register Today: https://bit.ly/4wf8Lc6

07/20/2026

Save on HFA's popular on-demand CE courses this July!
Use discount code 26S at checkout for 15% off.

Register now to access CE hours and six months of on-demand viewing. Check out our popular CE courses: https://bit.ly/3E2Jv2J

07/17/2026

HFA works with the non-profit Jewelry for Good to provide an easy, secure way to turn the full value of your unwanted gold jewelry & sterling silver items into tax deductible cash donations to HFA! Donating precious metal supports HFA's charitable work: https://bit.ly/JewelryforGood

07/16/2026

"What the research indicates is that there are gaps that exist among black patients, and their utilization and access to quality hospice care. These gaps exist..."
Watch HFA's CE course "Spirituality and Hospice Care in the Black Community" to hear more:
https://bit.ly/4p2Ui0s

07/14/2026

"We can have a great sense of satisfaction from our work, and I'm sure that many of you are still in this field, and watching today, because you get that sense, a sense that we're growing, a sense that we're contributing to an individual's life, to the quality of individuals' life, and to our society as well."
-Kenneth J. Doka, PhD, MDiv

HFA's online CE course "The Challenge of Caring: Working with People Facing Grief, Loss, and Death"
https://bit.ly/4wd5E4W

07/14/2026

"So burnout is mainly a warning sign. �It's a wake up call. When you start to feel burnout, say, okay, what do I need to do to take care of myself now? How do I balance things out?"
-Dale Larson, PhD

HFA's online CE course "The Challenge of Caring: Working with People Facing Grief, Loss, and Death" - https://bit.ly/4wd5E4W

07/14/2026

"Weisman talked about 'candor with hope.' Caregivers may have a more realistic notion of the prognosis than the patient and these conversations with clients require a high level of skill and compassion."
-Dale Larson, PhD

HFA's online CE course "The Challenge of Caring: Working with People Facing Grief, Loss, and Death" - https://bit.ly/4wd5E4W