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.
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 stage of life, but especially if you are a senior or have been diagnosed with a terminal illness. If you haven’t started personal or family estate planning, you should start
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.
Happy are the Meek In Matthew 5:5, Jesus says, “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” I cannot think of anything more countercultural than that. In Jesus’ day, the Jewish people He taught
The Day That Changes Everything. No one is prepared for it, ever. It’s the day that changes everything. It turns your emotions, your outlook, your whole life completely upside down. It’s the day you or a loved
Matthew 5 begins with what we know as the beatitudes. These are Jesus’ opening statements of the “Sermon on the Mount.” In these powerfully counter-cultural statements, Jesus describes those whose hearts are ready to experience true
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.
