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Know someone with dementia? Try these 6 tips for communication
Do you have a loved one with dementia? From sharing basic information to creating a deeper one-on-one connection, try these tips for communication.
Four days in Cape Verde: The impact of a medical mission
HopeHealth nurse Natalina Gomes, RN, went on the medical mission to Cape Verde to help others. It totally changed her perspective.
Daughter, friend, “caregiver to the caregiver”: The path & passion of a hospice volunteer
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.
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.
Tips for coping with grief on Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is often full of memories, which can bring on intense feelings of loss. If you’re grieving, here are tips to get through the day.
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.
10 ways to manage stress in winter
There’s a reason you’re more vulnerable to stress in winter. Luckily, there are also simple ways to lift the winter blues — including tiny changes you can start today.
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.
How do palliative social workers help people living with serious illness?
For people living with a serious illness, palliative care social workers help with everything from day-to-day stressors to big-picture decisions.
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.
How a theater workshop helps kids and teens navigate grief
With the help of two professional actors, kids and teens at Camp BraveHeart tapped into the power of theater to navigate grief.
Home-based palliative care helps patients with advanced illness
HopeHealth’s Advanced Illness program provides palliative care to patients in the later stages of serious illness — right in the comfort of home.
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.”
Grief & the holidays: Practical advice when you have experienced the loss of a loved one
If you’ve lost a loved one, your grief may feel particularly intense around the holidays. Here are tips to get through the season.
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.
How to Talk About Death With a Child or Teen Who’s Near the End of Life
Kids and teens who are seriously ill often need to talk through their thoughts, questions and fears about death. Here’s how to create a safe space for them.
Support for the dementia journey: 4 programs for patients and caregivers
“I wish I had done this sooner.” We hear this a lot from dementia caregivers. They say it when they see their loved one’s face light up for a respite visitor. They say it when they learn a new way to soothe challenging behavior. They say it when they discover a community who truly understands Read More
“Make the most of every moment”: Neil’s story
Diagnosed with terminal brain cancer, 19-year-old Neil chose to embrace life in every moment. By sharing his experience with hospice, his family hopes he can help others do the same.
What palliative care means for liver disease
Palliative care offers extra care, information and guidance for anyone living with a serious illness. Here’s how it helps with liver disease.
Talking about my dad: A daughter’s tribute
A young woman shares her experience with sudden loss, grief, and healing. “It is almost impossible to understand what grief is like until it happens to you,” she says.
In sickness and in health: Joanne and Ron’s story
As a long-time nurse, Joanne took care of countless people. At the end of her life, her husband and hospice team were honored to take care of her.
He lost both his parents. Now, he’ll help kids and teens heal at Camp BraveHeart.
After losing both parents within just a few months, Jay needed help coping with his grief. Now, he’ll help kids and teens cope with theirs.
