A visit with your elderly loved ones, whether they are grandparents, great-aunts and uncles or just a close family friend, is something we should never take for granted. Their stories from years past, wisdom and gentle kindness are little treasures we carry with us after every conversation. Unfortunately, we aren’t always able to talk with … Read more
The goal of palliative and hospice care is to help your loved one feel their best at the end of life. While many hospice care providers come to the patient for regular visits, what if a patient needs care at an unscheduled time or has a quick question about their condition that doesn’t warrant an … Read more
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
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
Have you recently found out that someone you know is entering hospice care? Whether it’s a family member, a member of your church, or a fellow co-worker – we want to share what we believe to be some of the best ways you can support your friend. Hearing the News Someone you just saw and … Read more
If you have found this page, then you’re probably looking for more information about end-of-life care. We’d like to help, so we’re going to cover some of the basics. In this article, you’ll find information about hospice care and how to determine if it is the correct choice for your family. Hospice focuses on providing … Read more
A patient receiving hospice care will sometimes find their previous nightly rituals and patterns of sleep disrupted. There are quite a few reasons why this happens ranging anywhere from medication side-effects to psychological conditions. For instance, studies have shown that people with cancer could be affected by anxiety or depression, which in turn may hinder their … Read more
Grief After The Fatal Toll Of Mesothelioma Written by Dr. T. David Willets (GC-C) Jessica and Michael finally made it! Empty nesters. After years of raising three kids, the big day came. Their youngest moved away to college. It was a bitter-sweet moment as she backed out of the driveway, into the street and around … Read more
