
January 5, 2018
It’s an all too common situation. A family is at the bedside of a loved one who is seriously ill and nearing the end of life. Each member of the […]
July 27, 2017
Our goal is to prevent all falls. Although they are not always preventable, with the assistance of your health care professional they can be fewer in number an less in […]
June 14, 2017
When facing a life-limiting illness many patients worry about who will take care of their beloved pets once they are gone. Having a plan in place can help ease […]
May 18, 2017
Grief & the Workplace Whether it’s a colleague’s illness, the boss’ death or trying to help a friend through the loss of a spouse, grief and loss can dramatically affect […]
March 23, 2017
What are Advance Directives? Download an advance directive for your state: New Jersey Pennsylvania Other States Click here for a guide on choosing a health care proxy. A living will […]
March 23, 2017
What is hospice care? Hospice focuses on caring, not curing and in most cases care is provided in the patient’s home. Hospice care also is provided in freestanding hospice centers, […]
March 23, 2017
In the living room, a grandfather laughs and plays video games with his granddaughters. Later, he joins the rest of his family to say grace before enjoying a meal together. […]
January 20, 2017
How to pay for the rising costs of health care? Concerns over these costs are shared not only by elected officials but by almost every family across the country. Many […]
January 20, 2017
Hospice provides support and comfort for people who need end-of-life care. Opting for hospice care is one of the most compassionate decisions you will ever make. You will find hospice […]
January 20, 2017
“When is the right time?” A growing number of caregivers are finding that the correct answer to the question is, “As early as possible,” as they discover all of the […]
January 20, 2017
We Procrastinate. We’re not proud of it, be we all do it. It’s no secret that many of us “hit the ground running” each day; come up for air on […]
January 20, 2017
Hospice provides support and comfort for people who need end-of-life care. Opting for hospice care is one of the most compassionate decisions you will ever make. You can receive hospice […]
January 20, 2017
You do. It can be in consultation with your physician or you may consult with the hospice of your choice. According to Medicare today, “a patient is free to choose […]
January 20, 2017
Recent studies have shown that hospice care may prolong survival as much as 29 days or more for terminally ill patients. Two studies in the Journal of Pain and Symptom […]