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...

If you or your family member is sick and the sickness is terminal, there are chances that the family of the patient and the patient gets broken emotionally. At such situation, giving Hospice care is something that can soothe and help in controlling pain. During the time when a family member is about to die...

The main intention of hospice care is to offer assistance to the patients who are suffering from the sickness that is not going to be cured. The patient and their family members understand that the illness will take their life and the patient does not have a lot of time to love. In order to...

 If you have given a thought about choosing to start hospice facilities in Houston TX, it is definitely going to be a life-changing experience and a difficult choice for sure. This article is going to help you as a volunteer hospice care provider for a terminally ill person. This is going to help you in...

If you are planning to take the life-changing decision of volunteer help in Houston, you will definitely add value to your life. Hospice care Houston Texas gives you the opportunity to encourage compassion and a sense of community service in your life. Engaging yourself in various activities of volunteer help in Houston will definitely be...

April 16th is National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD) and will be recognized all week. NHDD, an initiative of The Conversation Project, was created to inspire, educate and empower people and healthcare providers when it comes to advance care planning. NHDD encourages people to express their wishes regarding healthcare and for providers and facilities to respect...

Spring is a time of hope and renewal as the weather warms and we watch flowers bloom and hear birds returning from their winter homes. On Easter, people of all ages spend time with their loved ones and celebrate Spring. For people in hospice, this holiday can bring back wonderful memories of their childhood while...

Our Understanding Hospice blog series is dedicated to bringing readers the information they need to determine if hospice care is a viable option for their situation. We tend to fear the unknown and the dying process is pretty much an unknown to most of us. On top of that, there’s a tremendous amount of misinformation...