August 10, 2020 Important of Wearing a Mask July 15, 2020 Officials in Houston are warning that the situation could become a replay of what happened in New York City in March and April, when thousands of people died as hospitals struggled to keep up with the surge of patients, but without the same level...

When you or a loved one has a life-limiting illness, it can seem like your world has shattered. You might feel powerless, scared, or alone. Where do you turn? Hospice can help. Modern medicine has always focused on the cure. But what if there is not cure? In the past we used to be told,...

If any of the following apply to a patient, it may be time to discuss his or her preferences for end of life care: Difficult to control pain Oxygen dependency Dramatic weight loss Recurrent infections Dyspnea and/or dysphagia Diminished functional status Decline in cognitive function Multiple hospitalizations

When a patient has a limited life expectancy, it can be difficult to initiate a conversation about end-of-life options. Medical professionals may worry that they will lose control of their patients’ care by discontinuing curative treatment. This, they fear, may leave patients and their families feeling abandoned. Some clinicians view referral to hospice or comfort...

Signing up with hospice for the first time can be a daunting task, but it’s far simpler than it first appears. In this post I’ll break down the basics on what you’ll encounter. Generally the first step is picking a hospice. Reading up online and choosing one that you like will take you far. Usually...

Dying is a natural part of life, but many people do not have experience caring for someone during the dying process and find themselves navigating through new and unfamiliar territory. It is not rare to experience all kinds of feelings and a sense of the unknown. Friends, caregivers, and members of your family play an...

Dementia is actually a stand in for a lot of different symptoms and not a single disease. Damage to the brain cells are what cause dementia. The damage can cause issues with behavior, thoughts, or the ability to recall information. Dementia Hospice Care Houston Dementia does not have a cure and is terminal, however it...

If you have lost a loved one in the past, it may have caused you to feel a lot of conflicting or powerful emotions. There is nothing wrong with grieving even if it feels confusing at the time. Any emotions you feel, no matter how different, are completely normal. The natural way to cope with...

Beginning hospice for the first time can seem daunting with the bevy of information available online and the sheer number of hospices to choose from. Here is a quick breakdown on getting started with hospice care and how the process comes together. Hospice care for families is often available through insurance such as Medicare, Tricare,...

When I was taking care of my mother every day felt like keeping up double the normal routine. I would wake up and make oatmeal with blueberries for both of us. Then I would help her eat by giving her a small spoon full at a time and then once she was finished I would...