by Melanie Herron | Jul 1, 2024 | Blog, End of Life Planning, Hospice, Palliative Care, Transitions
According to the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, of the more than 1.71 million Medicare beneficiaries who were enrolled in hospice care in 2021, 50 percent received care for 17 days or less, 75 percent received care for 79 days or less, and just 10...
by Melanie Herron | Feb 1, 2024 | Blog, End of Life Planning, For the Caregiver, Hospice
As we grow older, our homes become our sanctuaries, a place where we can rest and feel loved. However, many seniors find it challenging to care for themselves, much less their homes, and may consider moving out. But did you know that over 90% of seniors prefer to age...
by Melanie Herron | Jul 10, 2021 | Blog, For the Caregiver
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...
by Melanie Herron | Mar 22, 2021 | Blog
In an era when health care consumers are more empowered than ever to make the best, most educated decisions for themselves and their loved ones, we at Hospice of Redmond feel it’s important to note that choice should remain a top priority when it comes to end-of-life...
by Melanie Herron | Feb 9, 2021 | Blog
When most people think of hospice, they rightly think of “end of life” care or comfort care for the terminally ill. While these are accurate descriptions, they are limiting when you consider all that is done by our team of staff and volunteers at Hospice of Redmond....
