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Companionship at the End – Volunteers Shine Light in Dark Times

Companionship at the End – Volunteers Shine Light in Dark Times

by Melanie Herron | May 1, 2024 | Blog, End of Life Planning, Hospice, Hospice Volunteers

Loneliness can be especially painful or pronounced for people in the last stages of a life-limiting illness. Having a companion to lean on during such a vulnerable chapter of life has proven to significantly enhance hospice patients’ happiness and overall peace in...
Six Ways to Show Your Loved One in Hospice That You Care

Six Ways to Show Your Loved One in Hospice That You Care

by Melanie Herron | Sep 1, 2023 | Blog, For the Caregiver, Hospice

According to the National Institute of Health, people who are dying want three things: truth, touch, and time. When a friend or loved one receives hospice care, showing your love and support can be difficult. Knowing what to say to provide comfort and peace and...
Studies Show People Live Longer When Hospice is Started Sooner

Studies Show People Live Longer When Hospice is Started Sooner

by Melanie Herron | Jun 29, 2023 | Blog, For the Caregiver, Hospice

Some people believe you turn to hospice during the last few days of life. But if you ask someone who has had a family member in hospice, they will likely tell you that hospice is what you turn to when you want your loved one to have peace. Anyone with first-hand...
What Makes Hospice Nurses Different? Exploring the Impact a Hospice Nurse has on Families

What Makes Hospice Nurses Different? Exploring the Impact a Hospice Nurse has on Families

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...
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...
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