The Seasons Hospice blog provides a variety of resources for family members of those considering hospice care. Topics include tips on how to enjoy this time of life with your loved one, and a more intensive overview of palliative care.
What Do We Wish For? For many of us, there are some things that we wish for more than anything else in life. These wishes can range from small, everyday desires such as finishing a project or getting a good grade on an exam all the way to bigger wishes like finding true love or achieving success. Many people believe that a long and healthy life
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
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
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
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
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
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
Transitioning to hospice care can be one of the hardest challenges of our lives. Hospice patients often have anxieties about dying, leaving loved ones, and what happens after death. How can you or a loved one
Thinking about hospice? Unsure if you or a family member are ready for hospice? Hospice services offer patients and their families much needed medical, emotional and spiritual support. Contrary to what some believe, hospice is not
Who will receive your assets after you are gone? What will happen to your collection of avant-garde art or your beloved family home? Should you update your will? These are questions you should consider at any
Seasons Hospice is an independent community health care provider, not a large for-profit organization. We would not be able to offer our hospice services if we did not have the support of passionate community members who understand the importance of cost-free hospice care. To simplify the hospice process for patients and families, we rely on the generosity of our donors.
