It isn’t easy to think about your loved one having six months or less to live. A terminal diagnosis is devastating, no matter the illness or age of the patient. When the time comes, knowing how to make the hospice transition and what to expect will make the shift easier for all parties involved. You … Read more
Life-limiting illnesses for a loved one are devastating when they happen. Even for a family member who has been able to live for a long time, getting the news from a doctor is difficult. Hospice care may be an option that you have heard about or that your loved one’s primary care physician presents. You … Read more
When the time comes for a loved one to pass, there are likely a million questions going through your mind. What can I do to help my loved one? How can I let them know that I’m here for them? What is going to happen during this final stage of their life? We understand your … Read more
At Seasons Hospice, we know people are searching for answers. Our organization’s President has known Dr. Mitch Duininck for many years and knows him to be a not only and incredible doctor, but a good man and trustworthy source of information during these unquestionably difficult times. We hope you find this informative.
At Seasons Hospice, we understand the anxiety surrounding the ongoing outbreak of COVID-19 and are monitoring the situation closely. We understand the threat this virus poses to our patients and their families and we’re taking steps to minimize the risk of exposure. We are following all CDC, CHAP, and state health department guidelines in addition … Read more
Why is Respite Care So Important? Being a full time caregiver is one of the most emotionally challenging jobs out there. Putting your needs aside to make sure that your loved one is thriving requires a level of selflessness that takes a lot out of you. If you’re a caregiver, you’re not alone – more … Read more
The Grieving Process The death of a loved one can be one of the most painful experiences in our lives. When it happens, it can feel like it will be impossible to ever recover. During the grieving process, you might be angry, sad, guilty or a combination of all three. Your emotions may fluctuate wildly, … Read more
Providing care for a loved one that is dying is never an easy task, even when you know the end of life is coming. It is hard to feel prepared, but understanding what you can expect from hospice care is the first step. Once a doctor decides to stop treatment of a loved one and … Read more
There is no way to describe the crushing feeling of grief, nor is there a way to describe how much worse grief feels during the holidays. The holidays are a time for gathering and sharing time with your loved ones, and when a loved one is missing it can feel impossible to celebrate the same … Read more
Hearing the news that it’s time to seek hospice care can be a hard pill to swallow. Many people believe that hospice means one is giving up or that they only have a few days to live, but this is not the case. Rather, hospice gives you the chance to make the most of your … Read more
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