“Is hospice only for the dying?” Most people would answer yes to this question. In fact, many patients are admitted to hospice care with only a few hours or days left.
Good nutrition is always important, but it’s even more essential when facing cancer. A good diet can help patients feel better and stay strong during treatment. But that very treatment can make it hard to maintain the best nutrition for cancer patients.
We associate food with comfort. Babies bond with their mothers while nursing or being fed a bottle. We give our loved one chicken soup when they are in bed with a cold.
Food is so important to our cultural celebrations and holidays. A colorfully decorated cake and ice cream on birthdays. Turkey and all the trimmings on Thanksgiving. Spiral ham, pecan pies and sugar cookies at Christmas. Sufganiyah and livivot on Hanukah. BBQ burgers, dogs and ice cold watermelon on the 4th of July. It goes on and on. For generations, this is how we have shown our family and friends that we care about them.
In the face of the unknown, hospice care emerges as a guiding light, offering a compassionate and supportive framework that transforms the uncertainties of the future into a journey marked by dignity, comfort, and a profound sense of hope.
The flickering flame of a candle has transcended its role as a mere light source; it has become a symbol of hope, comfort, and reflection, especially in the realm of hospice care. They hold a special power, illuminating not only physical spaces but also the emotional and spiritual aspects of the hospice journey.
The holiday season is a time for warmth, joy, and togetherness, but when a loved one is facing a terminal illness, the prospect of celebrating at home may seem daunting. Crossroads Hospice & Palliative Care supports families, allowing them to spend precious moments at home together, avoiding trips to the emergency room and hospital admissions.
