Hospice Care is designed to provide comfort and support to terminally ill patients and their families during one of life’s most challenging times. By focusing on pain relief, symptom relief, and emotional well-being, Hospice Care ensures that individuals receive the care they need to live their final months with dignity and as much quality of… Continue reading Dispelling Common Hospice Myths: Exposing the Facts
Topic: Helpful Tips & Advice
Understanding an Advance Directive vs. Living Will
Planning for future health care decisions is essential, especially as we age. National Health Care Decisions Day on April 16 serves as an important reminder to ensure our medical wishes are clearly documented. Legal documents like advance directives and living wills help safeguard personal choices, ensuring they are respected even when we can no longer… Continue reading Understanding an Advance Directive vs. Living Will
Tips for Medication Management for Seniors
Effective medication management is crucial for seniors to stay healthy and avoid complications. Older adults frequently encounter challenges such as juggling multiple prescriptions, memory lapses, and understanding potential drug interactions.This guide offers practical tips to simplify and enhance medication management for seniors while highlighting the importance of working with health care professionals and involving family… Continue reading Tips for Medication Management for Seniors
How Much Sleep Do Seniors Need?
Sleep is a cornerstone of good health, affecting nearly every aspect of our physical and mental well-being. Quality rest allows the body to repair itself, boosts immunity, and supports cognitive functions like memory and decision-making. However, sleep patterns evolve as we age, making it crucial for older adults to understand their unique sleep requirements. In… Continue reading How Much Sleep Do Seniors Need?
How To Choose a Nursing Home
Choosing a nursing home for a loved one is a significant decision, often filled with concerns about ensuring their well-being, happiness, and health. It’s important to research and evaluate your options, as finding a nursing home that provides high-quality care is key to your loved one’s long term comfort and safety. Here’s how to choose… Continue reading How To Choose a Nursing Home
Addressing Spiritual and Emotional Needs in Hospice Care
Hospice care is a compassionate approach to end-of-life care, focusing on comfort and quality of life. Among its many facets, hospice spiritual care plays a crucial role in addressing the holistic needs of patients. Understanding the importance of spiritual care and the emotional support it provides can profoundly impact the well-being of your loved one… Continue reading Addressing Spiritual and Emotional Needs in Hospice Care
What Are the Different Types of Nursing Home Care?
As our loved ones age, there often comes a time when additional care and support are needed to ensure their well-being and quality of life. Nursing home care offers a range of services tailored to meet the diverse needs of seniors, from specialized medical assistance to personalized memory care. Understanding the different types of nursing… Continue reading What Are the Different Types of Nursing Home Care?
Palliative Care at Home: What to Expect for Your Loved One
Prioritizing comfort and well-being when a loved one is facing a serious illness is important. Palliative Care at home, an Assisted Living community, a board and care facility, or a nursing home can offer the compassionate support that’s needed in an environment that’s familiar. Read on to learn about Palliative Care and what you should… Continue reading Palliative Care at Home: What to Expect for Your Loved One
Advice for When Your Elderly Parent Refuses To Move
Having an aging parent who refuses to move can be challenging and sensitive. It’s important to realize, however, that this is a common occurrence many families of older adults face. In fact, 88% of older adults, ages 50 to 80, want to remain at home as long as possible. Unfortunately, most don’t consider what aging… Continue reading Advice for When Your Elderly Parent Refuses To Move
Industry Collaboration, Perinatal Palliative Care
June Ganley, MSW and Jessica Connolly from Notre Dame Health Care’s At Home Division recently presented at the National Hospice and Palliative Care Federation of Massachusetts Conference sharing their insights on Perinatal Palliative Care. Their presentation, An Interdisciplinary Approach to Perinatal Palliative Care and Bereavement provided helpful information to industry colleagues. We love working collaboratively… Continue reading Industry Collaboration, Perinatal Palliative Care