Blog: Hospice Views
Understanding Anticipatory Grief
The anticipatory grief of imagining life without your loved one may be as painful as the actual loss. Understanding the emotions can help.
A Loss Taste & Making the Most of Meals for a Holiday on Hospice
When a patient approaches end-of-life, there are often a number of daunting things their hospice provider can help them through: walking, breathing, overcoming confusion and simply the idea that they are approaching end of life.
End-Stage Dementia: How Do You Know?
When most people hear the word “dementia,” they immediately picture a person with a fading memory; a person who may wander off or forget the names of loved ones. What many people fail to recognize is that dementia is a fatal condition – even without the added complication of a secondary illness or infection.
Thanksgiving Craft: Activities for Dementia Patients
Let's talk turkey. Thanksgiving can be a beautiful time for families to gather together. It can also be a challenging time for families caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease or other dementia.
Smoking at End of Life: Does it Really Matter?
The numbers are sobering. Two out of every three cigarette smokers will die from the habit – from cancer, heart disease or other smoke-related illnesses. The CDC states that the life expectancy for smokers is at least 10 years shorter than for nonsmokers. But once you’re already sick, does it really matter if you still smoke?
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