August

What’s Wrong with Healthcare III: The Value of Life

Posted on August 31, 2018 by Tim Ihrig, MD in Hospice Education

It is a critical time in healthcare. If one understands what is happening and why it is happening, to the most seriously ill patients, one should be horrified. I am. The consequences of the current care paradigm affecting the most seriously ill have led us down a horrific path.

Creative Ideas for a Unique Funeral

Posted on August 30, 2018 in Coping with Grief Caregiving Tips

There are roughly 7.6 billion people in the world. Each one of us has a unique personality and our own individual traits, beliefs, and interests. When our time comes to an end, family and friends gather to celebrate our time on earth and share stories of the impact we made.

A Quick Guide to Putting Your Affairs in Order

Posted on August 29, 2018 in Caregiving Tips

In our culture, “putting your affairs in order” has become a euphemism for being diagnosed with a terminal illness.

What is Grief Awareness Day?

Posted on August 23, 2018 in Coping with Grief

One of the universal truths of life is that we will all eventually lose someone we love. Another truth is that each loss is unique, and each of us experiences loss differently. On August 30th, Grief Awareness Day reminds us that grief comes in many forms and that there is support available to those who need it.

Does Choosing Hospice Mean Giving Up?

Posted on August 14, 2018

Hospice isn’t giving up. It’s getting up and making the most of the time you have left.

Summer Welcome Sign: Activities for Dementia Patients

Posted on August 2, 2018 in Dementia Crafts

Crafts for dementia patients are more than just an exercise to keep them busy. These creative activities stimulate the brain, stir memories, and can provide an opportunity for connection.