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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...
The Heart of Hospice – Highlighting Hospice Volunteers for Volunteer Appreciation Month

The Heart of Hospice – Highlighting Hospice Volunteers for Volunteer Appreciation Month

by Melanie Herron | Apr 18, 2023 | Bereavement Support, Blog, Hospice, Hospice Volunteers, Transitions

Ask anyone who has experienced hospice, and they will tell you that the people who work within it make all the difference. Hospice is where people go to live the rest of their life with peace, dignity, and comfort. It takes a team of selfless, caring, and special...
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...
A New Way to Think About Hospice – History and Hospice According to Dr. David Tretheway

A New Way to Think About Hospice – History and Hospice According to Dr. David Tretheway

by Melanie Herron | Dec 22, 2021 | Blog, End of Life Planning, Hospice

The idea of a person dying with dignity has surprisingly not been a focal point in healthcare until the 1950s when Dame Cicely Saunders shed light on the fact that people with a terminal illness needed a specialized approach to care. Her vision was for comprehensive...
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