The Bible is an amazing book that has been used to comfort people for centuries. It contains wisdom and guidance for every situation we face in life. If you are grieving the loss of a loved one, the Bible can offer you hope and healing. We are passionate about sharing this hope and healing with … Read more Best Biblical Scriptures For Dealing With Grief
Pain and heartache are a part of life. Death is a reality we all must face eventually, but this knowledge doesn’t make us more prepared to lose someone. Everyone copes with loss differently, and there’s no normal way to grieve. The emotions you feel—no matter what they are—are normal. Experiencing loss can test you spiritually … Read more Chats with the Chaplain: Preparing for the Loss of a Loved One
Battling cancer is hard on the body and mind. When chemotherapy is no longer effective or worth the side effects, it may be time to start hospice. With the advice of a doctor, patients can decide if hospice is the right choice for them. Hospice doesn’t treat cancer. Instead, it offers comfort care, relieving symptoms … Read more Hospice for Cancer Patients: How to Support Your Loved One
If you’ve looked into hospice for a loved one, you may have run across the term “levels of care.” Medicare and Medicaid offer four levels of hospice care. These levels define the types of hospice care services. One patient can experience all four levels of care during their hospice journey or only one. Patients may … Read more What Are Hospice Levels of Care?
Dementia can make it hard to care for a parent or grandparent. Patients with dementia gradually lose their ability to think, remember and reason. Dementia is an umbrella term for a decline in cognition, and several conditions can cause it. Around 60 to 80 percent of those with dementia have Alzheimer’s disease. If your loved … Read more Caring for A Loved One With Dementia
There are many things you or a loved one may face at the end of life. Hospice patients often experience emotional and spiritual pain during their final days. Feelings of fear, hopelessness and uncertainty manifest as people face debilitating situations and the reality of death. Understanding spiritual pain and where it comes from helps patients … Read more Chats with the Chaplain: Understanding Spiritual Pain
The holiday season is in full swing—cue the Christmas music, festive lights and candy canes. Most people view this as a happy time of year, but holidays after the loss of a parent or loved one can be painful. This year, holiday festivities may be different for you due to COVID-19. Many people will not … Read more Coping with Grief During the Holidays
Hospice meets patients wherever they are, whether it’s a private home, nursing facility or assisted living community. When it’s time to start hospice, you will need medical equipment and supplies to ensure your loved one is comfortable—no matter where their care takes place. Most, if not all, of the suggested equipment is covered by your … Read more Do I Need to Purchase Medical Equipment for Hospice?
The end of life can be one of the most challenging moments we face. Hospice brings out our fears about dying, experiencing pain, and leaving loved ones. Transitioning to hospice care or watching a loved one pass away is difficult, but you don’t have to face it alone. If you’ve accepted Christ into your heart, … Read more Chats with the Chaplain: Reconnecting with Your Faith
The catchy tune that always gets stuck in your head. The song that makes you want to dance—or at least tap your foot to the beat. The medley of notes and lyrics that transport you back to a special moment in time. Music is powerful. For people who are terminally ill or dying, music can … Read more Soothing the Soul: 4 Ways Music Can Enhance End of Life
