Autumn is here! After a hot summer there’s nothing better than a crisp autumn day with red, yellow, and orange leaves falling from trees. The change of season carries a different assortment of activities, sights, smells and flavors with it. Coffee stores bring back their Pumpkin Spice Latte, apple cider appears in grocery stores, hay … Read more
What to Anticipate When You Are Grieving What are common responses when someone you love passes away? Grief can be agonizing and overpowering, and sometimes scary. As you grieve, you may have anxiety about your responses. You may wonder if your feelings and responses are usual. Below are some of the commonly felt grief reactions … Read more
As you get ready for autumn, it’s also a good time to get ready for how the seasonal changes may bring up sundowning for those with dementia. Sundowning is an occurrence where some patients with dementia experience greater confusion and anxiety later in the day. Less daylight hours in autumn and winter can increase the chances of patients … Read more
5 Tips for Talking to Someone in Home Health Care 5 tips for talking to a patient: Reduce disturbances. Turn off any background noises, like the radio or TV. Have a one-on-one conversation. Too many people can create more confusion. Keep things simple. Stick to short precise sentences. Steer clear of quarrels. No one will … Read more
Do you help someone in palliative care, nursing home or a hospital? Do you need some strength? God is always here for you! Ask Him! You say God says … Read more
What is a fidget blanket? These are great for little kids or seniors who have alzheimers, dementia, in hospice care, or need some help keeping busy. It gives the fingers and hands something to do. It can provide motor and sensory stimulation. Different activities reduce boredom and increase attention span for people with dementia. … Read more
Reading a story can help kids see they are not on their own and make them feel more normal with what they are going through. It can offer a safe way to open a conversation with kids about death and grief, in groups, as a family, or one-on-one. We have a list of 15 children’s books … Read more
Connecting with a Confused Loved One Who is in Hospice Care Tips for Making a Connection Look at your loved one, talk unhurriedly, and use short sentences Give step by step clarifications while assisting with things like changing clothes, taking a bath, and exchanging bed linens Give your loved one time to respond to your … Read more
How can animals help with hospice care? Pets have an age-old history of providing authentic camaraderie and displaying unreserved love for the people in their lives. This camaraderie and love forms a great emotional connection between animal and human. The connections that people share with pets can have positive outcomes: lowered nervousness and pressure, more feelings … Read more
7 Ideas of Outdoor Activities for Hospice Patients Focus on activities and interests that you and the elderly person you’re caring for enjoy instead of the possible challenges that may come up. Appreciate the time you have together. Here are 7 ideas: Sporting event Fish for fun Be a tourist in your own town Go … Read more
