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Heart ‘n Home makes it a habit to jump on board the patient’s bus and we allow them to drive. I fondly remember a…
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Watching a loved one change as Alzheimer’s slowly takes their mind, is a difficult thing. First, they start to misplace…
Early Detection Is Key
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In October, we see “pink” everywhere as Americans to help spread breast cancer awareness. Even here at Heart ‘n Home,…
Heart ‘n Home Hospice Demonstrates Commitment to Serving Patients during Coronavirus Pandemic
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Heart ‘n Home Hospice joins hundreds of hospice and community-based palliative care provider members of the National Hospice and Palliative…
Heart ‘n Home COVID-19 Rapid Response Team
Heart ‘n Home Hospice continues to support our patients and facilities during this COVID-19 pandemic and we have formed a…
Mom Couldn’t Be Ready For Hospice, Could She?
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“My mother’s memory has been fading and she’s had a few falls, but I don’t think she’s ready for hospice…
COVID-19
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As the topic of COVID-19 continues, we want to reassure our patients and their families that we are taking this…
2020 Patient Safety Awareness Week
March 8th-14th is Patient Safety Awareness Week. This initiative was started by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) in an…
Provider Tips for Prognostication in Heart Failure Patients
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Although it has many benefits, hospice care is often underused by patients with heart failure, which is due to the…
My Story – A Breast Cancer Survivor’s Memoir
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Breast Cancer … not a word that was even on my radar when I was 29. I don’t think it’s…
When a Loved One Has Alzheimer’s – Validate & Redirect to Keep Peace
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Keeping peace in a home or relationship with a person living with dementia can be very challenging. This is especially…
Challenges of Dementia
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Dementia affects over 50 million people in the United States today. It is estimated that the number will rise to…
End Stage COPD and Heart ‘n Home Hospice Support
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What is COPD? COPD or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, also known as emphysema and chronic bronchitis is a lung disease…
Fading Out and Making it Count
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Because we can’t control how and when we are going to die, most people don’t plan their death. However, many…
American Heart Month 2019
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In February, we focus on our loved ones as we celebrate Valentine’s Day. We are surrounded by flowers and pink…
Breaking the News of Death to a Spouse with Dementia
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The death of a beloved spouse – one who has been your mate for decades – is one of the…
Take Time For Yourself as an Alzheimer’s Caregiver
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Alzheimer’s is a degenerative disease that affects thinking, behavior, and memory. Though associated with old age, Alzheimer’s isn’t a standard…
When to Consider Hospice for Stroke Patients
A stroke is a sudden interruption in blood supply to the brain. The interruption in blood supply could be caused…
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How Your Lungs Work All of us are experts at breathing, so it’s easy to take for granted. However, some…
The Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible, progressive brain disease that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills, eventually eliminating the ability to…
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