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The nation’s aging population is transforming the future of serious illness care. During the Hospice News ELEVATE conference, Jennifer O'Neill, DNP, MBA, vice president of palliative care at #VITAS, shared how rising demand, caregiver strain and longer life expectancy are accelerating the need for accessible, home‑based palliative care. In this recent article, O’Neill explains why interdisciplinary support is essential for patients living with complex conditions and for families carrying the weight of long‑term caregiving. She highlights the opportunity for palliative care to expand upstream, integrate with curative treatments and strengthen value across the health continuum. VITAS continues to lead this national conversation with decades of expertise and a commitment to compassionate, community‑based care. Read the full article below.🔗 #VITASHealthcare #PalliativeCare #HealthcareLeadership #AgingPopulation #CareInnovation #HospiceCare

VITAS is now hiring in #ManateeCounty, FL! 💜 This is your opportunity to join a team that leads with heart and supports patients and families during one of life’s most meaningful chapters. We’re seeking nurses, HHAs, social workers, chaplains, and other healthcare professionals who want to grow, feel supported, and make a real difference. Whether you’re new to hospice or a seasoned healthcare professional, #VITAS provides the training, resources, and support you need to thrive. If you’re ready to use your skill and compassion to make every moment matter, we’d love to have you on our team. Apply today: https://bit.ly/43kABqI #VITASHealthcare #ManateeCountyFL #HealthcareJobs #Healthcare #Careers #HospiceProfessionals #JoinOurTeam #Nurses #Florida

As the day winds down, symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias can intensify. This pattern, known as #sundowning, may include increased confusion, anxiety, agitation and restlessness in the late afternoon or evening. For families, it can be one of the most distressing parts of the disease. As #Alzheimer’s and other dementias progress, these symptoms often become more difficult to manage at home. That is when hospice care can help. #VITAS hospice teams specialize in caring for patients with advanced Alzheimer’s and dementia, managing symptoms like agitation, anxiety, restlessness and sleep disturbances while supporting families with guidance and compassion. Hospice care focuses on comfort, dignity and quality of life in the final stage of serious illness. #HospiceCare #Alzheimers #DementiaCare #Sundowning #SeriousIllness #VITAS

We’re incredibly grateful for #VITAS volunteers like Janet and Peter in Naples, FL.💜 Their visits to Memory Care residents, accompanied by their charming mini horses Hot Rod and Captiva, bring comfort, connection, and joy. Even residents with limited communication abilities light up with gentle smiles during these special moments. Their presence is a true gift to everyone they meet.✨ 🐴 #HospiceCare #VITASVolunteers #MemoryCare #MiniHorses #Volunteers #NaplesFL

At VITAS Healthcare, putting patients and families first takes all of us. It is the small moments, the listening and the teamwork that create a meaningful experience. 💜 Our Miami-Dade team recently had the honor of recognizing Humberto Solis Jurado, a member of Brigada 2506, after learning more about his life from those closest to him. In partnership with Brigada 2506, the team created a bedside #tribute that reflected what mattered most to him. It included the Cuban flag, the Cuban national anthem and "God Bless America". He also received a handcrafted American flag blanket from a VITAS volunteer. Every life has a story worth honoring. Every family deserves support. #VITASHealthcare #PatientsAndFamiliesFirst #Brigada2506 #CompassionInAction #MiamiDade #TeamVITAS

#Hospicenurses bring compassion to every bedside. What often goes unseen is the depth of clinical expertise behind that compassion.💜 In a recent South Florida Hospital News feature, VITAS Chief Nursing Officer Karen Peterson shares how hospice nurses are transforming end-of-life care through advanced clinical skills, deep presence and steadfast advocacy for patients and families. Her perspective reflects what our teams live every day. Hospice nursing is both heart and science. A calling grounded in skill, empathy and dignity. 🔗 Read the full article: https://bit.ly/49L9g4E #VITASHealthcare #HospiceNurse #EndOfLifeCare #NursingLeadership #CompassionInCare #Healthcare

At #PalmBeach International Airport, our VITAS team stood united for Operation Homecoming, welcoming WWII, Korean and Vietnam War veterans returning from their Honor Flight journey to Washington, D.C.✈️ Our long‑standing partnership with Southeast Florida Honor Flight, an volunteer organization providing #veterans with a free, one‑day visit to their memorials, reflects our commitment to leadership in veteran‑centered care. As a Level 5 partner with We Honor Veterans, we continue to elevate the standard of support for those who served. Moments like these remind us why our mission matters. They strengthen our connection to the community and reinforce our responsibility to honor every veteran’s story with dignity and respect.💜 #VITASHealthcare #WeHonorVeterans #HonorFlight #OperationHomecoming #VeteranCare #CommunityImpact #Florida

Happening tomorrow! 🔊Support your patients facing dementia‑related behaviors with confidence and compassion. Join our webinar, Assessment and Management of Disruptive Behaviors in Persons With Dementia, and enhance your skills in assessing behaviors, guiding caregivers, and developing care plans that prioritize comfort, dignity, and non‑pharmacologic approaches. 📆 Wednesday, May 13, 2026 🕑 1 p.m. ET | 12 p.m. CT 🕑 3:30 p.m. ET | 2:30 p.m. CT Earn one free #CME or #CE credit. Register now! 🔗 #VITASHealthcare #DementiaCare #HealthcareEducation #Dementia #PalliativeCare

#VITAS is expanding hospice and palliative services in #Florida, bringing care to Manatee County this summer, including Bradenton, Palmetto, Parrish and Lakewood Ranch. For referral partners, the VITAS Advantage means confidence in every transition: • 24/7/365 clinical access for urgent needs and admissions • Proven high‑acuity expertise for complex patients • Seamless care across home, hospital, senior living and inpatient settings • Interdisciplinary teams supporting patients, families and care coordination As demand for advanced illness care grows, we remain focused on delivering timely, patient‑centered support where it matters most. 🔗 Learn more. https://lnkd.in/ehSdEG3h #VITASHealthcare #HospiceCare #PalliativeCare #CareContinuum #HealthcareLeadership #ManateeCounty

#NationalHospitalWeek is a meaningful reminder of the vital role hospitals, health systems and healthcare professionals play in ensuring patients nearing the end of life receive the care they need and deserve. At #VITAS, we are honored to collaborate with dedicated partners who trust us to support their teams and the families they serve.💜 To strengthen that partnership, we offer resources for #hospital teams designed to help you navigate complex care needs with confidence and compassion. Thank you for allowing us to serve as an extension of your team! #HealthcareProfessionals #HospitalPartners #VITASHealthcare #EndOfLifeCare #Healthcare