Getting Comfortable with the “H” Word: Hospice
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At Heart ‘n Home Hospice, our mission is to affirm life in those we serve. Hospice is a unique, person-centered…
Hospice Is a Great Resource for the Terminally Ill
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There comes a time in many of our lives when we either take or are given the responsibility of caring…
Hospice Helps the Whole Person
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Hospice differs from many other types of medical care in that it cares for the whole person—body, mind, and spirit.…
Stay Home and Out of the Hospital for the Holidays
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As the holidays approach our thoughts turn to family dinners, exchanging gifts, and cozy nights at home. But, what if…
Hospice is for All Ages, Even Children
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Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult things that we have to go through. The thought of…
Raising Awareness of the Benefits of Hospice
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Heart ‘n Home Celebrates November as National Hospice and Palliative Care Month Throughout the month of November, Heart ‘n Home…
An Opportunity to Serve A Selfless Soul
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One of the best parts about working in hospice is getting to know our patients. Most have lived long, full…
Is it difficult to work in hospice?
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When people find out we work in hospice, the following comment usually follows, “Oh, that must be hard. I don’t…
Father’s Day Without Dad: Tips to Cope and Honor Him
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I look forward to the third Sunday in June when I can gather with my family to celebrate my kind,…
Hospice Nurses Share How COVID-19 Has Affected Nursing
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Now more than ever, recognizing the valiant efforts of medical personnel is on our minds. We’ve all seen the countless…
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…
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…
Taylor and Me
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Taking care of children on hospice can be very difficult for many. Although it can be emotionally hard, I find…
Checking Off That Bucket List: One Last Trip to the Beach
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The first week of February is National Patient Recognition Week. At Heart ‘n Home, we feel every day and week…
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…
How to Receive All Your Hospice Benefits
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We are all on this journey called life together with its ups and downs and one thing that we are…
Stay Home for the Holidays with Hospice
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The holidays are meant to be shared with those that you love. It’s not about the “things” we give or…
Hospice Taught Me Life Lessons that I couldn’t Learn at School or Through a Book
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During National Hospice Month we will make it our mission to crush many myths about hospice. Today one of our…
Hospice Experts Ease Difficult Situations for Loved Ones
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Linda (names changed for privacy) was admitted to hospice less than a month before she started into a phase of…
5 Common Myths About Hospice
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In the living room, a grandfather laughs and plays video games with his granddaughters. Later, he joins the rest of…
National American Pharmacist Month
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Many may not know that Heart ‘n Home has a Hospice Pharmacist on staff. Trenton Jenks, PharmD, CGP, is our…
Pain Comes in Many Forms
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Pain is a part of life that we can’t avoid and there are many ways in which we can feel…
What to Expect From Your Hospice Nurse
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Heart ‘n Home understands that when you choose hospice, you wish to remain at home and avoid numerous trips to…
Neighbor to Neighbor Hospice Service
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“We really believe in neighbors helping neighbors,” prefaced Diana Hergenrader, executive & clinical director at Heart ‘n Home Hospice in…
My Experience with Death with Dignity
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Sitting across from this beautiful patient, she tells me that it is time for her to take the medications that…
The Imperative Role of Personal Care Assistants
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When asked to name a “compassionate career,” one of the first careers that comes to my mind is that of…
Paying for End-of-Life-Care
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How to pay for the rising costs of healthcare? A common concern by almost every family across the country. Many…
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…
The Vital Role of Social Workers in our Society
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As March comes to an end, we wanted to take one last opportunity to honor all our social workers, or…
Living the Life of a Hospice Social Worker
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At Heart ‘n Home we call our Social Workers ‘Care Navigators’ because of the guidance they give to patients and…