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Dealing With Not Saying Goodbye

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Dealing With Not Saying Goodbye
Dealing with the loss of a loved one is never easy, whether it is unexpected or not. In 2016, the whole world experienced unexpected losses of beloved celebrities to health issues and unsung Americans to senseless violence. Those are the stories that make headlines, but the losses that hurt most are the personal ones. When a loved one passes, especially unexpectedly- we are left feeling lost, broken, and confused. We even
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World Hospice and Palliative Care Week: Living and Dying in Pain-It Doesn’t Have to Happen

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World Hospice and Palliative Care Week: Living and Dying in Pain-It Doesn’t Have to Happen
Every year, the first full week of October marks World Hospice and Palliative Care Week. It is a day of action to celebrate and support hospice and palliative care around the world. The hopes behind having World Hospice Week is to increase the availability of hospice and palliative care throughout the world by creating opportunities to speak out about the issues, and raise awareness and understanding of the needs (medical,
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Younger Seniors Take the Most Advantage of Medicare for End of Life Care

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Younger Seniors Take the Most Advantage of Medicare for End of Life Care
Statics show younger seniors (65-75) are spending more of their medicare on end of life care, than older seniors. This demographic amasses the largest medical bills. Kaiser researchers said their findings suggest that providers, patients and their families may favor more costly, lifesaving care for younger seniors, and turn to hospice care when patients are older. The team said spending on people who die in a given year represents a
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Hospice-Caring for More than Cancer

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A common thought of many is that hospice care is only for cancer patients or HIV sufferers. This isn't true. Hospice care covers a wide range of medical issues at the end of life- heart failure, dementia, ALS, and COPD are just a few. Hospice care should be considered after the patient has decided to end aggressive treatments. There are also many signs to watch for if you feel your
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The History of Hospice

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The term hospice is derived for the word "hospitality." Dating back to medieval times, it was know as a place where ill travelers could stay during their journey. It was until 1948 was the term "hospice" used in medicine. Dame Cicely Saunders created the first modern hospice in London, St. Christopher's Hospice. Here is a timeline of the history of hospice. 1965: Florence Wald, then Dean of the Yale School of Nursing,
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