WHEN THEY WON'T EAT...
Hospice patients often have changing patterns of eating and drinking. We think of food as much more than fuel. We think of it as comfort,...
HOW TO AVOID YET ANOTHER BATH WAR
If you are caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, you know bath time can be a real battle. Your loved one or resident...
HELPING YOUR SERIOUSLY ILL LOVED ONE THROUGH DIFFICULT EMOTIONS
As your loved one progresses through a serious illness, it’s only natural that he or she will face difficult emotions: fear, anger,...
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT HOSPICE SERVICES
There are many myths and misconceptions about hospice care. The lack of understanding can create a barrier that prevents people who need...
HOSPICE CAN HELP PREVENT UNNECESSARY HOSPITAL READMISSIONS
When asked, the majority of people will say that if given a choice they would prefer to die at home and not in a hospital setting....
HOW TO START END-OF-LIFE CONVERSATIONS AROUND THE HOLIDAYS
For many families, the Christmas and Hanukkah holidays are the one time of year when everyone is together. If your family has a loved one...
THE BENEFITS OF HOSPICE FOR NURSING HOMES AND ALF’S
We now know studies indicate that nursing home residents enrolled in hospice are less likely to be hospitalized in their final month of...
ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE: FIVE SIGNS THAT YOUR LOVED ONE MAY BE READY FOR HOSPICE
The goal of our hospice program is to help our patients live comfortably when a cure is no longer possible. When time matters most, our...
