Agrace News

As reported by Hospice News, Holly Vossel

Wisconsin is among the states that have recently taken steps to improve palliative care access and awareness.

Wisconsin legislators recently introduced a bill that would establish a statewide Palliative Care Council. If passed, the bill would require the state’s Department of Health Services (DHS) to create a group of palliative clinical professionals, patients and family members to help address care delivery issues in the field.

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As reported by Hospice News

The Medicare Advantage hospice carve-in will be carved back out by the end of this year. Many operators were glad to see it go, but the questions the demo sought to answer still linger.

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Just in time for Agrace Thrift Store–Janesville’s 10-year anniversary, Agrace’s Pack Up Pick Up service is now available throughout Rock County. It offers convenient pickup of secondhand home goods, including furniture, being donated to Agrace Thrift Stores. Continue Reading…

As reported by WisBusiness

Bringing a paid private caregiver into your home usually means taking a leap of faith—that the match will work well for both parties. That leap just got a bit easier to manage for residents of Dane County, where Agrace Age at Home has earned the Home Care Pulse Employer of Choice Award. Continue Reading…

As reported by WisBusiness

Marshall Jarreau, an Agrace Hospice Care patient and lifelong Wisconsin Badgers’ fan, met his local heroes last week, thanks to members of his hospice care team. Continue Reading…

As reported by WisBusiness

Agrace is delighted to welcome Jamie Moen as its chief operating officer, a vital role for the community-supported health care organization. Agrace provides hospice care, palliative care, non-medical personal care, adult day services and grief support to residents of Wisconsin. Continue Reading…

As reported by WMTV 15 News

For many people, making medical and financial end-of-life plans can feel overwhelming. After someone passes away, there’s a lot of paperwork to sift through and decisions to make. With so much of our information online, there’s a new effort to modernize wills and trusts to include digital assets and account access. Continue Reading…

As reported by InBusiness

LGBT elders who use health care services from Agrace can feel confident knowing the local nonprofit agency cares about meeting their specific needs. As a follow-up to earning SAGECare Platinum Certification in 2022, Agrace has been recertified for 2024. At least 80 percent of Agrace’s staff have completed annual cultural competence training about the needs and concerns of the LGBT community. Continue Reading…

As reported by WiscNews

Local adults and children living in southern Wisconsin who are grieving can find hope and healing with the help of grief support specialists at Agrace. Continue Reading…