Visiting patients in their homes, in assisted living facilities, and in nursing homes. That’s what a typical day is like for an experienced field social worker like Michelle Stamps.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) refers to a group of diseases including chronic bronchitis and emphysema that makes it difficult to breathe. Symptoms include trouble breathing, coughing, wheezing, and excess mucus.
“The patients have great stories to tell!” That’s according to Crossroads Hospice & Palliative Care in Atlanta Volunteer Joan Brand of Tucker, Georgia. While she’s taking a hiatus from visiting patients as a companion and is currently volunteering in the Crossroads office copying and collating consent and admissions packets, Joan said, “I would love to go back,” when COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.
Families caring for a loved one with a serious chronic or terminal illness often have many questions about their loved one’s current condition and how to plan for the future. One open-ended question we get frequently is “what do I need to know about hospice?”
“Probate is the term for a legal process in which a will is reviewed to determine whether it is valid and authentic.” That’s according to the web site Investopedia, whose mission is to simplify complex financial information and decisions.
A ventilator is a life-support machine that breathes for someone who is unable to breathe adequately on their own. For some patients, this works well as a temporary assist until they recover and can breathe on their own.
