Hospice Articles

Hospice & End-of-Life Care by Cecil Andrus

On December 19, 2012, in Community, Hospice Articles, by Kandice
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Cecil Andrus, former Idaho Governor, wrote this powerful message on the importance of end-of-life care and points out that the Medicare Hospice Benefit is recognized today as one of the most cost-effective and compassionate measures ever adopted by Congress…

Heart ‘n Home Affirms Life With Employees and Co-Workers

On November 27, 2012, in Community, Hospice Articles, by Kandice
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Our employees are so valuable to us as an organization. They strive so hard to be the very best and to inspire those around them to do the same. We are so proud of our Heart ‘n Home family.

Heart ‘n Home Affirms Life with Professional Partners Too

On November 15, 2012, in Community, Hospice Articles, by Kandice
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“I appreciate our partnership with Heart ‘n Home. They have done a good job of blending both warmth and professionalism.  From their Nurses and CNAs to their Social Workers and Chaplains, Heart ‘n Home employees have been a joy to work with.  I am especially grateful for the fact that [their Medical Director] has attended [...]

Heart ‘n Home Affirms Life for Patients and Their Families

On November 7, 2012, in Community, Hospice Articles, Inspiring Stories, by Kandice
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“You will benefit us immensely on where we are at right now. You’re my support team, my cheerleaders in my back pocket. What would I have done without knowing about you?” ~ Denise, Heart ‘n Home Patient “[The patient and family] are neighbors of ours and have told us what a wonderful group of caregivers [...]

Heart ‘n Home is Passionate About Affirming Life…Every Day, Every Time

On November 1, 2012, in Community, Hospice Articles, by Kandice
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Hospice care helps patients and families focus on living. This is the message that Heart ‘n Home is sharing with the community.

Being Present With A Suffering Person

On October 27, 2012, in Hospice Articles, by Kandice
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The power of learning to be present to the suffering person with empathic listening/responding is the key to creating a helping/healing relationship. The following information is adapted from Douglas Purnell’s Conversation as Ministry.

How to Sit With A Dying Person

On October 22, 2012, in Hospice Articles, by Kandice
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It is a common mistake for religious leaders to believe that they are to always be the authority. Meaning that they will always have an answer to all questions asked of them. However, often times questions do not need to be answered, as much as “heard and held.”

Affirming life for “Cowboy”

On October 17, 2012, in Hospice Articles, Inspiring Stories, by Kandice
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Hospice doesn’t give the power to shorten or prolong life, just the power to live it as you choose; to be at home, if you wish; to be pain-free; to be comforted and cared for. This is the essence of hospice. We strive to do what is right for our patients and families; and treasure the privilege of walking people to the gates of eternity.

Heart ‘n Home Honors Veterans Every Day, Every Time

On October 15, 2012, in Community, Hospice Articles, by Kandice
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As Americans gear up to honor our nation’s heroes on Veterans Day, November 11 and pay tribute to the men and women who have selflessly served our country, Heart ‘n Home Hospice & Palliative Care has also made it a priority to provide the best possible end-of-life care for Veterans and their families – specifically tailored for Veterans, meeting their goals of care in their preferred setting.

How to Visit a Dying Person

On October 10, 2012, in Hospice Articles, by Kandice
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Last post discussion we learned to be the medicine for a person suffering with illness or dying. Now lets get practical and talk about how to start a relationship with a suffering person. As people who are called to care, we are sensitive to how people are hurting. We might learn that a person in our faith community or neighborhood has been suffering from terminal illness and is now going on hospice.

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