Barbara Bush Refuses Medical Treatment, Seeks “Comfort Care”.
Headlines this week have covered the unfortunate news that former first lady Barbara Bush, wife to former president George H.W.…
CMS Reports High Satisfaction in Hospice Care, But Is their Data Flawed?
Since 2015, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, or CMS, has required hospices to conduct satisfaction surveys with the…
What is Death Anxiety, and How Does It Affect Hospice Patients?
Fear of death is ubiquitous. As far as we know, we are the only species on earth to have the…
Facebook’s Centenarians: The Story of A 103 Year Old Skydiver
Today’s world is a busy one. We strive to run faster, work harder, and in the process, we often forget…
5 Tips for Visiting a Relative with Dementia in Hospice
Research shows that 44.7 percent of hospice patients are diagnosed with dementia, and the condition can be painful for visitors.…
Seasonal Depression in Seniors: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatments
Winter is exceptionally able to make our bones creak, and joints ache. Unfortunately, winter is also adept at bringing waves…
Parkinson’s Disease Psychosis: Symptoms, Treatments, and Management
Having a loved one with Parkinson's disease can be especially trying for a family caretaker. Parkinson's presents many physical challenges…
What to Do With Your Parent’s Pet
As we see our relatives and loved ones grow older, we realise that they don't have the same healthfulness and…
How to Use Writing to Cope with the Stress of Caregiving
Writing has long been known for its therapeutic qualities. Although the actual method of writing might change over time - from…
6 Myths About Grieving to Rebuff
Grieving is a natural process that is inherent in humans. In some ways, grieving is a universal touchstone shared by…
