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
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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
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A stroke is a sudden interruption in blood supply to the brain. The interruption in blood supply could be caused…
Managing Your COPD and Lung Disease
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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
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Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible, progressive brain disease that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills, eventually eliminating the ability to…