Joan’s mother, father and dear friend passed away on HopeHealth’s care. With each experience, she discovered another aspect of hospice — and another way she wanted to pay it forward.
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Plan ahead for healthcare decisions: Free tips & resources for families
No matter what stage of life you’re in, set aside time now for key health decisions. It’s a gift to your family, and yourself.
“This is your day”: A hospice patient’s golf dream comes true
His whole life, Jack dreamed of playing the golf course at Rhode Island Country Club. Thanks to a hospice volunteer, he finally did.
Tell me how I can help: Meet a hospice social worker
“What would you like us to know about you, so we can care for you the way you want to be cared for?” Hospice social worker Laura McGuire usually asks patients this first. It’s just the beginning.
The reason I do this: How a hospice volunteer finds his purpose
When Phil saw the ad for hospice volunteers in Massachusetts, he wasn’t sure if a guy like him could help. But he knew he wanted to try.
12 music activities & tips for someone with dementia
If your loved one has dementia, music can be a powerful tool to connect with them, calm them, and support their activities of daily living.
B.U.R.N. I.T.: Simple reminders to stop caregiver burnout
Through our palliative care fellowship, a nursing student explored the causes of caregiver burnout, and how to stop it before it starts.
By Judy’s side: A husband’s perspective on hospice
When Judy was diagnosed with dementia, the doctor suggested hospice. “It the best thing that we have done,” says her husband, Frank. “Hospice is not what I thought it was.”
Hospice program honors 92-year-old veteran for military service
Over his military career, “Buzz” Tilton flew everything from fighter jets to transport planes. At age 92, his community and hospice team honored him with a veteran pinning ceremony.
The role of spiritual care in mental wellness
Spiritual care is about the whole self: body, mind and spirit. At the end of life, it can play a powerful role in mental health and well-being.