Hospice News November 28, 2022
Jim Parker

In many instances, hospices will not be able to provide care if patients lack the support of a family caregiver.

Debra Parker Oliver, a professor in the division of palliative medicine at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, is currently researching behavioral interventions to enhance the lives of caregivers for family members with advanced illnesses. Her work is informed not only by her career of more than 20 years as a hospice professional but also by her experience as a caregiver for her husband.

She recently spoke about her work at the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) annual conference.

In recognition of November as National Family Caregiver’s Month, Hospice News sat down with Oliver...

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