In life’s journey, certain events test our resilience and highlight the moment of human empathy. Facing a loved one’s end-of-life phase underscores the importance of comfort, dignity, and love. For many, this includes beginning hospice care. At the heart of the hospice care team is the hospice nurse. A hospice nurse specializes in end-of-life care,…
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The arrival of spring is synonymous with growth and new beginnings following the seasonal winter changes. Loved ones in hospice care can benefit from engaging in activities that mark the coming of summer. Activities like gardening, picnics, bird watching, art, and seasonal-inspired cooking can help to engage your loved one and create new memories. For…
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Several types of senior living options are available, from independent living to respite care. Choosing the right one for your particular situation is a matter of deciding your needs and finding a community that can provide for or caters to those needs. As you’ll see when we compare the two below, there are some significant…
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Talking to someone with dementia can be challenging and frustrating. You may not be used to communicating in ways they need, or it may be difficult to see a person you’ve known for a long time change. But knowing how to adjust your communication style for someone with dementia can make a remarkable difference in…
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When it comes to caring for a senior loved one with a chronic illness, it’s natural to want the best for them. But what if you can’t care for them yourself anymore? It may be time to think about hospice care so they can get support from a team of trained caregivers. But who qualifies…
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As our loved ones age, they often experience age-related mental and physical changes that may require additional care. Changes in behavior can include the development of hallucinations. Hallucinations in older adults can be perplexing both for the individuals affected and their loved ones. While often associated with conditions such as schizophrenia, hallucinations can also occur…
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As life’s journey continues, we face harder and harder decisions. Choosing hospice care is one such decision that people can find support for in many communities. Hospice care is meant to help those with advanced illnesses who need pain relief and comfort as they reach their next transition. Depending on their symptoms, your loved one…
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As we age, our bodies go through several changes, often leading to the development of chronic conditions. Chronic conditions are long-lasting medical conditions that often require continuous medical treatment and management and, in some cases, can require hospice care. It’s not uncommon for an aging parent to develop 1 or more chronic conditions, such as…
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As we get older, it’s perfectly natural to require more advanced levels of care. But unfortunately, our families can’t always help us with our daily needs. Whether it’s due to time, location, or other external factors, there may be a time when we need a special form of care to maintain a high quality of…
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As our parents age, it is normal for them to require more care and assistance to maintain their quality of life. Bringing up the topic of hospice care can be a difficult conversation to have with an elderly parent facing a life-limiting illness. Convincing an elderly parent to accept the help that they need and…
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