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...
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...
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...
Everyone needs help at some point in life. But as humans, we sometimes have difficulty asking for it or knowing where support is available. A special program at Hospice of Redmond focuses on helping aging seniors and people facing a life-threatening illness or...
We are living in a world that is in constant flux. Our pre-pandemic lives are, sadly, a thing of the past. Many people grieve for their old lives and the simplicity in which they once lived. Yes, there were struggles, but they were different, less raw. It is during...
It’s estimated that about one-third of all adults in the U.S. – more than 65 million people in total – are caregivers to family or friends. That’s a significant number. This includes the son who regularly does household chores for his frail, elderly mother, the aging...
