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Early Goals-of-Care Talks Could Improve Hospice Access for Dementia Patients

Friday, April 8, 2022

As reported by Hospice News, Holly Vossel

Terminally ill patients suffering from dementia are more likely to receive life-sustaining treatments when children versus spouses were involved as decision-makers, according to recent research. The difference in end-of-life treatment choices suggests that more work needs to be done to ensure that surrogate decision makers and care teams are aware of patient preferences as early as possible.

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Hospices See New Opportunities in Adult Day Market

Thursday, April 7, 2022

As reported by Hospice News, Holly Vossel

More hospice providers are diversifying their business lines to include adult day services. Some hospices see these programs as an extension of their mission to support aging and chronically ill patients and their caregivers. Continue Reading…


Agrace holds first Giving Day to fund essential programs and services

Thursday, April 7, 2022

As reported by Channel 3000/News 3 Now

Agrace held its first Giving Day Wednesday, a 24-hour challenge to gain support. The money raised will help fund essential programs and services including grief support and training.

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Agrace to Hold First Giving Day April 6

Monday, April 4, 2022

If someone you know is aging, seriously ill, dying or grieving, they can turn to Agrace for support. A local, nonprofit, community-supported health care organization, Agrace is well-known for its hospice care and supportive (palliative) care services. People also rely on Agrace after the death of a loved one, because its community grief support is open to everyone—and Agrace relies on community donations to make this possible.

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Agrace Hires New Southwest Wisconsin Development Specialist

Wednesday, March 23, 2022

As reported by The Monroe Times

Agrace has hired Stephany Marten of Dodgeville as its new development specialist serving Iowa, Grant, Lafayette, Richland and Green counties. Agrace is a nonprofit, community-supported health care organization providing hospice care, supportive care, adult day services, senior care and grief support to people who are aging, seriously ill, dying or grieving in southern Wisconsin.

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Agrace: Earns SAGECare Platinum Certification to better serve LGBT older adults

Monday, February 14, 2022

As reported by WisBusiness.com

LGBT elders who choose to use health care services from Agrace can feel confident knowing the local nonprofit agency has earned SAGECare Platinum Certification for 2022. That award means at least 80 percent of Agrace’s staff have completed cultural competence training about the needs and concerns of the LGBT community.

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Agrace Adds Cardiac Nurse Specialist to Boost Support for its Patients with Heart Disease

Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Karen Nissen-Boryczka, RN, BSN, MSHCE, has joined Agrace’s clinical services team as its cardiac nurse specialist. This new, specialized position will help Agrace care for its patients who suffer from heart failure, cardiovascular disease or other heart conditions.

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Agrace Hires John Hromyak as Director of Foundation

Wednesday, January 19, 2022

Agrace has hired John Hromyak of Verona as its foundation director. Agrace is a nonprofit, community-supported health care organization that provides hospice care, supportive (palliative) care, non-medical personal care, adult day services and grief support to residents of southern Wisconsin. The Agrace Foundation coordinates donations and fundraising to support Agrace’s mission.

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Agrace CEO Lynne Sexten Joins National Hospice Board

Monday, January 10, 2022

Agrace President and CEO Lynne Sexten has joined the board of directors of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO). Effective January 1, 2022, Sexten will serve on the board for three years, among other executives across the country.

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