Patricia (Jean) Nelson’s granddaughter introduced her to others as her “grandma who lives in the woods.” Jean wore the distinction with pride. After all, she loved her idyllic remote cabin …
by Staci Metzger, LMSW, LGSW, APHSW-C “A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.” -Joseph Campbell Honoring our nation’s veterans includes acknowledging …
Hospice care is a specialized type of care for the whole person, including medical, emotional, personal and spiritual care, as well as grief support for the person’s loved ones. Hospice …
Every hospice provider is different, and patients and caregivers have a choice of which hospice organization they want to provide their end-of-life care in such a tender time in life. …
by Kristina Dathe, RN Many people who are eligible to receive home care and hospice care misunderstand the difference between the two types of care. While there are some general …
by Roxanne Smedsrud, RN, CHPN What does a good death mean to you? How does it look or feel? I’m sure if you ask 10 people, you would get 10 …
When someone is dying, it can be an emotional and trying time for everyone involved. Many people shy away from the person who is dying because they don’t know how …
Being in pain is a common fear of those with a terminal illness. Relieving pain and symptoms is a top priority with hospice care, so special attention is given to …
While both palliative care and hospice care seek to relieve an individual’s pain and symptoms of chronic disease, there are significant differences. Palliative care: can be provided earlier in the …
Americans across the country celebrate Veterans Day on Nov. 11, a special day to salute the men and women who have bravely served our country in the military. These fellow …
