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Addressing Agitation and Aggression in Hospice Patients
As a doctor working closely with hospice patients for years, I’ve encountered numerous challenging situations that have underscored the significance of addressing agitation and aggression in these vulnerable individuals. These experiences have not only highlighted the complexity of end-of-life care … Read More
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Navigating Financial Planning at End of Life: A Guide for Peaceful Transitions
Discussing financial planning during the end of life can be a challenging yet essential conversation. It’s about ensuring peace of mind for both the individual approaching life’s final chapter and their loved ones. This blog post aims to guide you … Read More
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Isolation and Loneliness in the Elderly
In the year 2023, the United States Surgeon General penned an advisory that echoed through the vast landscapes of our nation, a call to attention, a plea to recognize the shadows cast by isolation and loneliness. In the quiet corners … Read More
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Be Keen to Hygiene: Essential Hygiene Tips for Caregivers of Homebound Patients
To be around a homebound patient means watching your loved one slowly become unable to do the everyday things they used to do. Simple tasks like getting up to go to the bathroom, going to the kitchen, eating food, bending … Read More
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Understanding Nonverbal Signs of Pain: A Guide for Caregivers
At Lenity Light Hospice, we are dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive care to our patients. One crucial aspect of our mission is ensuring that we manage and alleviate pain effectively. While verbal communication is a primary means of understanding … Read More
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Managing Stress As A Caregiver
“1 in 3 caregivers reported being so stressed that performing average tasks seemed challenging.” Stress is not only haunting caregivers but people all around the world. Eighty percent of U.S. workers reported that they feel stressed about their jobs. Stress … Read More
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Am I Dreaming?
There is this grand idea that when someone passes on, they “see the light.” That may be true, but what about the folks who have to watch from the other side? When my Grandma Betty passed, it was the oddest … Read More
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How Can I Pay For My Aging Mom’s Care?
Unfortunately, this is a situation we find a lot of our patients families in when their loved ones start to decline. In short, Medicare does NOT pay for room and board for long term stays. They will pay for short … Read More
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How to Prepare for Emergencies at Home for Home Bound Patients
The idea of emergencies can be daunting. However, being prepared for them is a step everyone needs to take. In hospice care, helping patients prepare for emergencies comes down to a few helpful key points. Hopefully, with a good understanding … Read More
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Honoring Loved Ones: How to Make a Memory Journal
You’ve lost someone special, and your heart aches with their absence. While the pain may fade over time, your love for them will not. One way to honor their memory and ensure their impact lives on is by creating a … Read More
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Care Tips for Hospice Patients with Congestive Heart Failure
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), while not the most prevalent of conditions, can nonetheless feel like an uphill battle. But even so, a patient’s time in hospice can be made just a little more comforting, pleasant, or at ease by keeping … Read More
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Activities To Do With A Loved One As They Get Closer To The End
Caring for a loved one near the end of their life can be challenging, especially for your loved one who doesn’t want to feel like a burden. During this delicate period, creating meaningful memories and engaging your loved one in … Read More
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Practical Holiday Tips
Holidays can be enjoyable despite the limitations and stress of caring for loved ones. These moments can help build strong memories and give you something to look back at and smile upon. Be Realistic In Setting Your Expectations Take Care … Read More
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Engaging Activities for Dementia Patients: Keeping Loved Ones Active
“Dementia resembles delirium in the same way an ultra-marathon resembles a dash across the street. Same basic components, vastly different scale. If you’ve run delirium’s course once or twice in your life, try to imagine a version that never ends.” … Read More
