Choosing a hospice provider can feel like an overwhelming decision. Here’s a list of what to ask about, based on recommendations from Consumer Reports and caregiver experience surveys.
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From a dementia caregiver: 10 tips for self-care
When you’re caring for a loved one with dementia, how can you also find energy to take care of yourself? A dementia caregiver shares tips and examples.
A safe space, a trusted resource: Meet a hospice social worker
Social workers provide everything from emotional support to help with community and financial resources. Here’s how they fit into a hospice team.
What palliative care means for people living with heart failure
If you or a loved one is living with heart failure, you don’t have to go it alone. Palliative care helps with everything from everyday questions to long-term plans.
5 signs our Young Adult Grief Support Group may be right for you
Young people face unique challenges on their grief journey. HopeHealth’s Young Adult Grief Support Group, open to ages 18 to 35, offers a community who understands.
“Saying yes to pediatric hospice changed our lives”: Rogan’s story
To his family and care teams, 1-year-old Rogan was known as Superman. By sharing his experience with pediatric hospice, his parents hope he can help other kids with serious illness.
Dapaah-Afriyie, DeSanto-Madeya and Kydd join HopeHealth board of directors
Providence, RI: HopeHealth, a regional leader in home care, palliative and hospice care, today announced that three new members are joining its board of directors: • Kwame Dapaah-Afriyie, MD, MBA, FAC, director of hospital medicine at The Miriam Hospital • Susan DeSanto-Madeya, PhD, APRN-CNS, FAAN, Miriam Weyker Endowed Chair for Palliative Care, University of Rhode Read More
What palliative care means for people living with cancer
Palliative care is an extra layer of care — but for many people living with cancer, this “extra” is essential. Here’s why.
Finding the spark: The special calling of a hospice aide
In her eight years as a hospice aide, Darlene Morse has helped patients and families through their most vulnerable moments. “I feel honored to do this work,” she says.
What were the top 5 blogs of 2022?
HopeHealth shared stories of compassion and care through our blog in 2022. Here is a list of the top 5 stories our readers enjoyed.