“Christmas is a tonic for our souls,” observed B.C. Forbes. Hospice patients need this “tonic” of the holiday seasons perhaps more than any other group. Though celebrating Christmas with them may require some creativity, family, friends and caregivers can help hospice patients feel “holiday cheer”...
Volunteers play a major role in hospices and palliative patient care. Hospices in Idaho and its environs are encouraged to absorb more volunteers. A hospice volunteer plays the role of providing essential support, comfort, and care to the families and individuals that are on the...
A terminal illness comes with a multitude of considerations. What’s going to happen to my family? What about my pets? Why is this happening now, to me? What’s to come of my personal finances? Are my loved ones going to be taken care of? These...
There are some unfortunate instances where illnesses shorten the lives of loved ones. Where the period can be calculated in weeks, months, or years, a patient may be placed under special care and attention. Hospice care at home or an institution may determine if a family...
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...
Hospice care providers are special people. They're tasked with an incredibly important job that isn't for everybody. What makes these people so extraordinary? What's going on inside the mind of a hospice care provider? Although each person is different, there are certain character traits that most...
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...