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Know Your Options – How Hospice is Changing Across America

Know Your Options – How Hospice is Changing Across America

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...
What is a Hospice Social Worker?

What is a Hospice Social Worker?

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...
Questions to Ask When Considering a Hospice Provider

Questions to Ask When Considering a Hospice Provider

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...
Hospice Volunteers: A Glimpse Into Why They Do What They Do

Hospice Volunteers: A Glimpse Into Why They Do What They Do

by Melanie Herron | Apr 22, 2022 | Blog, Hospice, Hospice Volunteers

Everyone finds their way to hospice one way or another. Often, a friend or family member’s terminal illness provides the first introduction. That experience plants an extraordinary seed in the hearts of those impacted. We love it when that seed grows into a beautiful...
Why You Should Choose A Non-Profit For Hospice Care

Why You Should Choose A Non-Profit For Hospice Care

by Melanie Herron | Mar 18, 2022 | Blog, Hospice

Making decisions about hospice care can feel like a monumental task. The process is deeply emotional, as you navigate big choices about how you want to live the rest of your life. It’s not easy and trying to figure out what kind of hospice care is best for you can add...
When to Start Thinking About Hospice Care

When to Start Thinking About Hospice Care

by Melanie Herron | Jan 21, 2022 | Blog, End of Life Planning, Hospice

When confronting terminal illness and end-of-life planning, making the choice to begin hospice care can seem daunting and fraught with mixed and troubling emotions. Along with common misconceptions about hospice, discontinuing curative treatments in order to improve...
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