July

Power of Attorney: Essential Care Documents

Posted on July 22, 2015 in Caregiving Tips

A Power of Attorney is a powerful document that ensures your designated representative can act on your behalf. To make sure your representative can act in both medical and business decisions, it is important to prepare both a Medical and a Financial Power of Attorney.

Seashell Monogram Shadow Box: A Craft for Dementia Patients

Posted on July 20, 2015 in Caregiving Tips

Keep your summer beach memories alive all year long with a Seashell Monogram Shadow Box made of shells you collect at the beach (or your local craft store).

Pediatric End-of-Life Care – Comfort for our Youngest Patients

Posted on July 16, 2015 in Hospice Education

Hospice and pediatrics? Really? Initially, I thought this was an oxymoron. Children are sweet and innocent, and should lead happy, carefree lives into adulthood. Unfortunately, we all know that this isn’t always the case. Some children get sick; some children are bornunhealthy; some are victims of accidents.

Highlights from the White House Conference on Aging

Posted on July 14, 2015

The White House Conference on Aging focuses on the issues facing Americans as they plan for retirement, care for older loved ones, and work to improve our quality of life as we age. It is held once every ten years, and on Monday, seniors tuned at over 600 viewing parties across the country and many more participated in an online discussion on Twitter.

A Masterpiece of a Day: Hospice Patient Exhibits Her Art

Posted on July 9, 2015 in Gift of a Day

For years, Crossroads Hospice patient Helen Schneeberger traveled the world to find inspiration for her art. Italy, Norway, Egypt, Ireland, and Mexico are just a few of the places the globe-trotting artist would unpack her palette and paint.

4 Reminders To Enhance Your Aphasia Caregiving Experience

Posted on July 7, 2015 in Caregiving Tips

According to the National Aphasia Association, about 5 million people in the United States have survived a stroke. Of these strokes, about one third result in aphasia.