Here are 17 words about cancer that your family might need to know. You may want to explain them in a family meeting, so that all the children (and adults) know what you mean when you use these words. Find out if there are other words they have heard that they do not understand, also tell them who they should ask if they hear other words they may be unfamiliar with.
It surprises many Americans to learn that 25 percent of all deaths in the US are Veterans. That’s 1,800 people a day; more than 680,000 Veterans every year. These heroic Americans deserve recognition for their military service – particularly at the end of life’s journey…
Did you know that laughter is actually good for your health? It is! Especially those with diabetes or that are prone to heart disease. If you laughed at the hilarious “baby laughing link” – you may have just improved your blood glucose, according to a study at the University of Tsukuba in Japan. Researchers there found that people who laughed at a comedy show after dinner experience a lower spike in blood sugar following their meal than those who didn’t do something that made them laugh.
Heart ‘n Home Hospice & Palliative Care has a new tagline! What do we mean? Continue reading!
Our Director of Volunteer Services forwarded me this poem because she loved it so much. Heart ‘n Home utilizes and values specially trained, caring Volunteers that are capable of assisting the people we serve. We would be unable to meet all of the needs of our patients, families, and community without the skillful hearts and hands of our Volunteers.



