The title of this blog isn't a happy one. It's not easy to say out loud, and it's not that much easier to type. But as I sit here today thinking about what I want to share with you about grief during the holidays, my mind...
Wherever you're sitting right now, take a look around you. Glance over at the people around you. Smile at that one person who's sitting alone. For just a moment, take a look at everyone in the room with you. Everyone in that room has something...
If your family has lost a loved one in the last year, you may be wondering how your Thanksgiving Day will go. Will you be able to celebrate? Will you feel a heaviness all day? Will you be in a Thanksgiving mood at all? Though loss...
At one time or another, we have all experienced loss. And even if we haven’t experienced it yet, we will almost certainly experience it at some point in the future. Because loss is something experienced by everyone, the grieving process is universal. But for every...
Before you or a loved one can make the decision about whether to elect hospice care, you need to be fully informed about your diagnosis and the prognosis of your illness. You also need to know whether or not you qualify to receive hospice care,...
Over the years, there have been many misconceptions about hospice care, about how hospice works and about patient eligibility. Here are seven of the most common myths about hospice care, coupled with the truths that dispel them. Myth: Choosing hospice care means giving up hope. People often...
While hospice care has been in existence for decades, patients and their loved ones may not be familiar with the concept. Others might be familiar with only a few parts of hospice care. We understand that during this journey, you may have questions about the...
The word “hospice” is not new terminology. [caption id="attachment_997" align="alignleft" width="300"] Credit: pond5[/caption] In fact, the word first originated hundreds of years ago. “Hospice” is derived from the Latin word “hospes,” which means host or guest. In the Middle Ages, fatigued—and often ill—travelers journeying to the Holy...
If you or someone you care for is living with a terminal illness, you may be thinking about electing hospice care. You may be looking into resources to help you make a decision about whether or not to choose hospice care. It's an important decision--one...
There's a lot that goes into electing to receive hospice care services--and in assisting a loved one in making the decision to receive hospice care. And most people who are thinking about hospice care haven't had much experience in the hospice arena. Because of this,...