Keys to Compassionate Care

Caregivers: Understanding Burnout and Promoting Resilience

Caregivers: Understanding Burnout and Promoting Resilience

Caregivers play a critical role in hospice care, where the focus is on providing comfort and support to individuals nearing the end of life. These unsung heroes, often family members or close friends, offer physical, emotional, and spiritual support to their loved ones during one of life's most challenging transitions. However, the demands of caregiving can take a toll,...

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Navigating the Highs and Lows: Marijuana Use in Hospice Care

Navigating the Highs and Lows: Marijuana Use in Hospice Care

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in exploring alternative therapies for patients in hospice care, and one such option that has gained attention is the use of marijuana. This controversial topic raises important questions about the potential risks and benefits associated with integrating marijuana into end-of-life care. In this blog, we will delve into...

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Could hospice be a hopeful word

Could hospice be a hopeful word

Outside my office door right now, a group is meeting and discussing what they miss about their loved ones. There is a reality that everyone dies and that everyone who has ever loved will grieve. So if that is the inevitable, how is hospice shifting the way we treat the dying days?  The mere mention of the word "hospice" can evoke fear and discomfort in many individuals....

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