by Melanie Herron | Aug 1, 2023 | Blog, End of Life Planning, Hospice
People love their pets. The special bond between humans and pets is deep and meaningful for both. Animal lovers agree a pet is never just a pet. It is a member of the family. But when faced with a life-limiting and incapacitating illness, caring for the pet becomes...
by Melanie Herron | Jul 16, 2023 | Blog, End of Life Planning, Hospice
There is one certainty in life, and that is that there are no certainties. Life is unpredictable. No one ever expects to be injured or sick. But emergencies happen every day. Being prepared ensures that your wishes are followed. One area that people don’t often...
by Melanie Herron | Mar 30, 2023 | Blog, End of Life Planning, Hospice
Sometimes the little things make the most significant difference, especially when a person is at the end of their life. Unless you’ve experienced hospice care first-hand, it may be hard to imagine how much the bedside care delivered by a hospice nurse means to a...
by Melanie Herron | Jan 19, 2023 | Blog, End of Life Planning, For the Caregiver, Hospice
Not all hospices are the same. And when it comes to the end-of-life care of a loved one, it is not a lesson you want to experience personally. Medicare governs hospices throughout the United States. And while hospices must adhere to the same basic guidelines, they...
by Melanie Herron | Oct 25, 2022 | Blog, End of Life Planning, For the Caregiver, Hospice
When a person enters hospice, their time in service can range from days to weeks to months and even years. The hospice team is committed to meeting the patient’s physical, emotional, and spiritual needs throughout this duration. But there is a particular person...
by Melanie Herron | Aug 30, 2022 | Bereavement Support, Blog, End of Life Planning, For the Caregiver, Hospice
Being comfortable is the top priority when faced with a terminal illness and no longer seeking curative treatments. Comfort is a place where peace exists. Hospice is the place people turn to when they want peace, comfort, and quality care that is delivered on their...
