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.
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 and challenge your perspective of the world. As you grieve, you
Life is full of unknown variables. Whether you are faced with a life-threatening illness or planning for the future, you can ensure that your end-of-life wishes come true with advance directives. What is an advance directive?
The holiday season may feel different to you if you or your loved one have been diagnosed with only a few months to live. November is more than the month for turkey and cranberry sauce. For
There are many factors that affect why someone decides to begin hospice care. In the United States, more than 1.6 million individuals receive hospice each year. You may be considering hospice if the side effects of
As your loved one approaches end-of-life, it can be difficult to decide how to move forward, especially if your loved one suffers from a terminal disease. If your loved one has been diagnosed with six months
Have you recently found out that someone you know is entering hospice care? Whether it’s a family member, a member of your church, or a fellow co-worker – we want to share what we believe to
If you have found this page, then you’re probably looking for more information about end-of-life care. We’d like to help, so we’re going to cover some of the basics. In this article, you’ll find information about
A patient receiving hospice care will sometimes find their previous nightly rituals and patterns of sleep disrupted. There are quite a few reasons why this happens ranging anywhere from medication side-effects to psychological conditions. For instance, studies
Grief After The Fatal Toll Of Mesothelioma Written by Dr. T. David Willets (GC-C) Jessica and Michael finally made it! Empty nesters. After years of raising three kids, the big day came. Their youngest moved away
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
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.
