Embracing Golden Years
How to Live an Enriching Life Through Purpose and Community Engagement In what’s dubbed the “Third Act of Life,” retirees and empty nesters often struggle with a sense of identity and self as the daily routine a career provides goes away and their children have grown up and moved out.
How to Approach Sensitive Care Conversations with Elderly Parents
A time may come when difficult conversations about options for the care of your elderly loved ones in your family will arise. The very nature of these conversations and the need to have them can make the topics hard to talk about for everyone involved, but the discussions are almost
The Longest Day
On June 20th of this year, we will experience the longest day of Earth’s current trip around the sun. Known as the summer solstice, this is the day of the year in which we will all be able to bask in the sunlight for longer than any other. Alzheimer’s organizations
Preparing for Hospice Care
Preparing for Hospice Care A Guide to a Compassionate Transition Preparing for hospice care is an emotional journey that involves the patient, their family, friends, and caregivers. This journey requires careful thought, compassionate communication, and the courage to confront difficult emotions. Our guide below will cover the key aspects of
Understanding Hospice Care
Understanding Hospice Care Purpose, Eligibility, Misconceptions, and Oversight While often misunderstood, hospice is for those who choose to strike a balance between prioritizing quality of life and addressing the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients & families with medical care available as needed. Below we will help families understand
Celebrating National Hospice and Palliative Care Month
How Hospice Care Benefits Everyone Every November, the healthcare community comes together to observe National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. This dedicated month serves as a reminder of the essential role hospice care plays in providing compassionate, end-of-life care to patients, as well as crucial support to their families. Though
A Caregiver’s Journey
A Caregiver’s Journey How Hospice Supports Families Too Anyone who has seen first hand what caring for a loved one with a life-limiting illness is like, they will know that it is a profound and emotional journey, often accompanied by physical, emotional, and logistical challenges. Thankfully, it doesn’t have to
