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As we age, the care we need can change. Making informed decisions about your health care begins with conversations with your medical team, loved ones, and caregivers. From routine checkups with your primary care provider to discussions about treatment options following a serious diagnosis, understanding your choices can help ensure you receive the care that…
For many of us, Mother’s Day is a time filled with flowers, phone calls and quiet moments of gratitude—an opportunity to reflect on the women who have shaped our lives through their love, sacrifice and care. It is also a time to remember mothers who are no longer with us, honoring the legacies they leave…
Family members and caregivers often feel uncomfortable talking about death and dying. But, these may be some of the most important conversations we have. If we avoid talking about death, how will we know what our loved ones want? It’s OK to talk about end-of-life wishes and hospice. Talking about hospice care does not mean…
Hospice care is a specialized set of services designed specifically for individuals with late-stage illnesses and their loved ones, encompassing medical, emotional, spiritual and grief support. Despite its many advantages, for both patients and their families, hospice is often misunderstood. Sometimes, hospice care is never offered, and other times, an individual or family is reluctant…
Navigating end-of-life transitions is one of the most challenging journeys we will all face some day. You may have heard of terminally ill people experiencing an unpredictable, mysterious flash of life and vitality before their passing. You might have witnessed this surge of life yourself while attending to a loved one. This surge of energy…
When someone is dying, it can be an emotional and trying time for everyone involved. Many people shy away from the person who is dying because they don’t know how to deal with the emotions involved or they are afraid of what’s to come. The most important thing to remember is this is about the…
Special thanks to Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice, Marlton, NJ, for allowing HIA Hospice, formerly Hospice of the Red River Valley, to share the following article. When someone dear is terminally ill, you want to give them love and support. But you may also wish to give them something to show you care and enhance their comfort.…
If your loved one resides in an assisted living or skilled nursing facility, you are entrusting others to provide the best care possible for your loved one. Staff members in these facilities are experts in long-term care, and HIA Hospice staff members are experts in pain and symptom management for end-of-life care. We often hear…