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.
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 be a source of joy, relief and decreased anxiety. Music therapy
Taking care of a loved one as they begin to near the end of their days can be filled with many joys and challenges. There will be times when a caregiver struggles to come up with
The body’s ability to regulate its own temperature changes as it ages. That’s why it’s extremely important for a senior’s temperature to be monitored during the chilly winter months. It’s worth considering that the number of
Some senior adults say they’re too set in their ways for New Year’s resolutions. However, resolutions can be about more than losing weight or breaking a bad habit. No matter what your age or place in
The hardest people to buy for… If you’re like most of us, the hardest people on your Christmas list to buy for are the oldest. I could never think of what to buy for my parents
Holidays are times when we love to get together with family and friends. However, older family members may occasionally get left out. Certain activities become difficult for seniors over time. My family has always had a
As we’ve put together our series entitled, “What Jesus Said About Happiness,” we have discovered lots of wonderful things. This blog entry is about one of those discoveries. We hope you find it as wonderful as
One of the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia is late-day confusion. Often called “sundowning,” this phenomenon usually worsens as the days get shorter. If someone you care for has dementia, you may
If you know someone in hospice care, you may have concerns about visiting. Will you disturb them? Will you make them feel worse? Will they be able to enjoy your visit? These are all valid questions,
“It is more blessed to give than receive” is one of the most repeated Biblical quotes in our language. This is most likely due to the fact that so many people have recognized it’s powerful truth.
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.
