Grief and loss are important parts of the human condition and experience. They will affect everyone at some point in their lives. How each person deals with grief and loss is unique, but there are some commonalities in the process. When you have a family...
When a family member is struggling with an end of life illness, disease or condition, and a cure is out of reach, then it is good to have a group of specialists you can turn to. A team of experts who are experienced, educated, and...
At the end of life, the priority is to ensure comfort. This ensures quality of life and is deserved by every human being. To aid you in this process we have compiled five recommendations for easing the end of life. Physical Needs Maintaining a person's physical comfort is...
While virtually everyone has heard of Hospice care, far fewer people fully understand exactly what hospice does. Of course, a big part of the Hospice mission involves easing the passing of terminally ill people who are facing impending death. For this reason, the general public...
Meet Donnie Johnson, Certified Hospice Palliative Licensed and Field Nurse for Auburn Crest Hospice. Donnie serves as the eyes and ears for the nursing staff and doctors. He has been with Auburn Crest for two years now and Donnie takes special measure to make sure end-of-life...
When a loved one gets older, many people would like to take care of their elderly relatives themselves; however, it is sometimes necessary to place a loved one in hospice care. This decision is never easy and takes an emotional toll on everyone involved. While...
Having a conversation about hospice care is never an easy one. However, how you approach the subject could mean the difference between a fruitful conversation or something a little more difficult. It's not always as easy as putting yourself in the other person's shoes because...
While many people don't like to talk about it because of the uncomfortable feeling it creates, it is important that people discuss the impending fact that everyone will die eventually. It is even more important to talk about this with elderly parents and grandparents if...
When people are dealing with end-of-life decisions, every question seems like another enormous obstacle they must face. If you're in this situation, you're probably trying to figure out how to do best by your loved one while still ensuring optimal quality-of-life for you and your...
Hospice: Medical Care for the Entire Family The end-of-life stage can be a difficult and scary time for everyone involved. The terminally sick patient is not the only person affected by the illness. His or her friends and family members must also deal with the changes...