Understanding Hospice Care
The Best Way to Help Your Elderly Loved One After Hip Surgery
Hip surgeries, especially hip replacements, are one of the most common surgeries among seniors. While there are many benefits to having this surgery done, it can be a complicated recovery process for the patient. Many patients often rely on in-home care from loved ones after their surgery, including assistance with daily living activities and motivation.…
Read MoreWhat To Expect When Choosing Hospice Care
Getting started with hospice care, either as a patient or a loved one, may seem overwhelming at first, but take comfort in knowing that hospice care companies like Dignity Home & Hospice will be by your side throughout the entire process. This post will walk you through what to expect when you or a loved…
Read MoreTips for Supporting a Loved One in Hospice
Finding out that a loved one is on hospice care can be overwhelming for many reasons. You may feel afraid, sad, anxious, or concerned for your loved one, their family, and yourself. Recognizing and understanding these emotions are significant first steps forward, and knowing how to support your loved one in hospice care best can…
Read MoreAbout Grief: Healthy Ways to Process the Loss of a Parent
If you have recently lost a parent, you may feel unprepared to deal with grief and loss. Grief is unique, and each individual’s experience with bereavement and grief can be as different as each life lived. There is no right or wrong way to deal with grief. Your feelings and experiences may differ from those…
Read MoreHow is palliative care different from hospice care?
It’s a situation we run into frequently: a caregiver with an aging parent contacts us looking for some clarity. They know their parent needs additional care at home, but they aren’t sure what type of care is right. After all, “home health,” “hospice,” “personal care,” and “palliative care” can be confusing (and all run together)…
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