On World Hospice and Palliative Care Day (and every day), our mission is to help the world better understand hospice and palliative care. When you talk with others about hospice and palliative care, we hope you have these key take-aways…
Extreme heat can be extremely hazardous for the frail, elderly and those with chronic illnesses. Here are 10 tips to help beat the heat. Hydrate. Drink plenty of liquids, particularly water. Avoid caffeine and alcohol. Avoid the mid-day sun. If…
Alzheimer’s Dementia and dementia in general are a series of continuing losses. When individuals suffering from dementia reach the point of no longer being able to be continent, speak meaningfully, and need assistance with all aspects of activities of daily…
Caring for a loved one is rewarding and exhausting. It is important that caregivers also take care of themselves. The Caregiver Action Network offers these important tips for caregivers: Seek support from other caregivers. You are not alone! Take care of your own…
Ohio’s Hospice of Miami County is offering a new series of Caregiver Connection programs to support home caregivers. Open to all caregivers, this group serves as a support group and offers a safe place to ask questions and speak openly…
The holiday season can be challenging to those who are grieving the loss of someone close. Holiday rituals and traditions are important symbols of security and family bonds. Because of this, holidays can be both a reminder of the loss of…
The holiday season with traditions, celebrations and gatherings with family and friends is a landscape of painful landmines for those struggling with the death of a loved one. Supporting someone who is grieving during the holidays can be the most…
Loved ones with dementia or Alzheimer's benefit from interaction with others. Sometimes we may not know how to best communicate with those experiencing memory problems, which occurs with every form of dementia. Here are some tips for interacting with people…
Hospice care is a philosophy that embraces family members, providing care for them along with hospice patients. We recognize that a life-limiting illness impacts everyone in the family circle. That’s why support for family caregivers is a major focus of…
We join in celebrating the arrival of spring, but for many the adjustment to Daylight Savings Time that comes with it poses special health concerns. As clocks spring forward we not only lose an hour of sleep, we need several…