Recent Studies Confirm Hospice Improves Satisfaction in End-of-life Care
The field of hospice has a long and rich history. It stems back to the days of the crusades and…
High School Theater Troupe Raise Awareness for Hospice
There is a new buzz word circulating through Hickory, North Carolina. The word is hospice. Through the efforts of a…
Comfort and Control Are Top Priorities for End of Life Care
The final days of life should be simple, comfortable, and spent in the least possible pain. It's a sensible sentiment,…
The 3 Ingredients to Successful Aging: Work, Diet, and Exercise.
In a 2012 TED talk titled Why bodybuilding at age 93 is a great idea, speaker Charles Eugster shared his thoughts…
Jim Henry: A Story of the Perseverance of the Human Spirit Through Time.
Some say that learning is a lifelong journey. This phrase certainly applies to Jim Henry who, at age 96, learned…
Hospice Caregiver Burnout: How Can it Be Prevented?
Administrators and managers of hospice centers understand the challenges their nurses and staff face as part of their work. Chief…
How Does Hospice Work? 5 Steps to Help You Prepare.
How does hospice work? Getting ready for hospice care is a step by step process. There is paperwork to submit,…
What to Say to Someone Who Is Dying
What to Say to Someone Who Is Dying Do you know what to say to someone who is dying? It’s…
A History of Hospice: A Timeline of One of Medicine’s Oldest Disciplines
Plenty is being done today to educate the general population on the purpose and use of hospice and palliative care.…
Hospice at Home: What You Need to Know
When you think of hospice, what comes to mind? Do you imagine terminally ill patients spending their last days in…
