Social workers provide everything from emotional support to help with community and financial resources. Here’s how they fit into a hospice team.
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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.
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.
“This is what life is about”: The legacy of a 90-year-old hospice volunteer
A 90-year-old hospice volunteer reflects on 22 years of writing patients’ life stories and comforting families after loss. “My life has been enriched beyond words,” she says.
5 benefits of adding pediatric hospice when your child is seriously ill
Pediatric patients can receive hospice services as an add-on to their other care, while still continuing treatments aimed at cure. Here’s why this extra layer of support is so important.
How (and why) to start a gratitude practice
By focusing on gratitude, you can improve your mood, your outlook and even your quality of life. But like any habit, it takes practice. Here’s how to get started.