Hospice Care
Health & Wellness
7 Ways to Improve Quality of Life for Seniors
Between 1900 and 2000, the average U.S. life expectancy increased by nearly 30 years. That statistic addresses quantity, but…
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How Realistic Is Dying at Home?
On Jan. 29, 2014, David C. Skipworth died in Garland, Texas at age 67 after a long illness, holding…
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What Hospice Care Does and Doesn’t Do
The list of services and benefits that Hospice Care provides is far longer than what it is unable to…
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End-of-Life Conversations Can Bring You and Loved Ones Closer
Before his mother, Dee Dee, died from emphysema in 2009, Larry Sernovitz spent a lot of time at her…
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Bethesda Hospice Care Helps Senior Veterans Take Advantage of Common VA Benefits
According to Leslie Schaeffer, MSW, LCSW, Outreach Coordinator with Bethesda Hospice Care, many senior veterans and their spouses are…
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Hospice Care: Living and Dying Well
Studies show that 80 percent of seniors with life-threatening illnesses prefer to die in their own homes. However, 60…
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Caregiver Tips
Life Lessons from End-of-Life Experts
It seems odd to say, but people sometimes learn more about life when facing their own death or the…
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Seven Myths About Hospice Care
“It is common for people to hear the word ‘hospice’ and have some preconceived notions about what it is,”…
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Hospice My Way: Decisions About Hospice Care
The service hospice care provides is not about ending life, but how to make the most of life the…
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Is Hospice Care Right for You?
Just as in everyday living, the journey taken at the end of life is physical, emotional, social, and spiritual…
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How to Prepare Your Family for Hospice Care
Losing a loved one is no easy task. However, with Hospice Care services, you and your family are able…
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Why Should You Volunteer at a Senior Living Community?
Did you know that volunteering is a great way for older adults to feel confident, valuable, and happy? For…
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The Benefits of Healing With Grief Support Groups
What is a Grief Support Group? A grief support group offers a different quality of support and connection that…
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