We Live in a Death Denying Culture. That’s a Problem.
Most of us hear of hospice only at the very last stages of a loved one’s life. It is not…
Will Medicare Pay for My Hospice Care?
Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with a life-limiting illness? If so, then hospice care and how to…
3 Triggers of Alzheimer’s Aggression and How to Prevent Them.
Alzheimer’s Dementia is a debilitating disease. It begins with simple forgetfulness, slight mental confusion, and difficulty concentrating; as the disease…
5 Facts About Hospice You May Not Know
We want you to know the facts about hospice. We live in a death denying culture. Every day, we all…
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…
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…
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.…
