One of the many effects of the current COVID-19 pandemic has been the recognition of the necessity for advance care planning and the benefits of doing so. More patients are dying every day in isolation and suffering from serious illnesses. As of this writing, the National Vital Statistics System of the U.S. Centers for Disease […]
When Someone You Care About Is Seriously Ill
Talking about a serious illness and what the future may hold is never easy, especially when you’re talking about it with someone you care for. You might not know what to say, but then, they might not know what to say to you, either! It’s easy to forget that the person you care about is […]
Living With a Serious Illness
Learning that you have a serious illness that will limit your life can evoke a multitude of feelings, fears, concerns, questions and may make you feel like you have no control over your life any longer. You may feel alone and numb and that other people close to you can’t understand what you’re going through. […]
The Increased Role of Caregivers in 2021
AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) have released their new Caregiving in the U.S. 2020 report. Of the roughly 21 percent of Americans who are caregivers are suffering from increased emotional, financial, and physical strain due to the assistance they’re providing. Caregivers are also in worse health than they reported five years ago […]
Advanced Care Planning
Planning for end-of-life care is just as important as planning for your family’s future with retirement and savings plans. Yet it’s something most of us wait to do until we get the news from the doctor or it’s too late and you’re unable to speak for yourself regarding your health care choices. A part of […]
Grief in the Age of Coronavirus
With strict social distancing guidelines in place for everyday living including banning gatherings of more than 10 people, what happens when you have a loved one who has died but you can’t attend the funeral or memorial? How can a loss be grieved during this time of quarantines and shut-downs because of the coronavirus? The […]
Demand & Acceptance of Medical Marijuana
There is a growing field of research into the use of medical marijuana in the hospice setting. For cancer patients, specifically, cannabis medicines have been shown to relieve many symptoms, including pain, nausea, and vomiting. It can also help increase appetite, relieve painful constipation caused by prescription painkillers, ease anxiety, and diminish pain. As of […]
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Giving Back for the Holidays? Special $300 Tax Deduction if You Do!
From the Internal Revenue Service. WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers of a special new provision that will allow more people to easily deduct up to $300 in donations to qualifying charities this year. Following special tax law changes made earlier this year, cash donations of up to $300 made before December […]
Hospice Medical Director Certification
Dr. Robert Brouillard has received his Hospice Medical Director Certification. The Hospice Medical Director Certification Board (HMDCB) serves as a verification of the mastery of competence in the physician’s skills and knowledge. Thank you, Dr. Brouillard, for your unwavering dedication to the quality and consistency of hospice and palliative medicine. We are so thankful for […]