Hospice & Palliative Care
How Love Led The Modern Hospice Movement
A bad back and the love for David Tasma may well be the reasons behind how contemporary medicine cares for people at their end of… Continue Reading
3 Special Things About Hospice Nurses
Discover unique insights on hospice care in our latest article by Dana Neel, RN, Clinical Manager at Hospice of the Chesapeake. Learn about the special role of hospice nurses and how they empower families during end-of-life care
Hospice And Supportive Care: An Additional Layer Of Support For Residents Of Assisted Living Centers
Explore the essential role of hospice and supportive care in enhancing the quality of life for assisted living residents, as discussed by Colleen Shields, Market Development Manager at Hospice of the Chesapeake. Discover how these services provide invaluable support to both patients and their families during challenging times.
How the Hospice Honeymoon Helps Patients Leave Behind A Legacy
When people first become hospice patients, they often enter a stage where they can get better. Perhaps before they were confused or exceptionally weak. A… Continue Reading
Three Ways Nonprofit Hospices Help Military Veterans
When a person chooses to become a hospice patient, the first thing the care team does is get to know the patient and their family…. Continue Reading
3 Surprising Roles Of a Hospice Social Worker
Most patients and families are not experts in the end-of-life experience. A hospice social worker typically has walked with many families and can use that… Continue Reading
Living With Heart Failure
How Supportive Care Helps The diagnosis of congestive heart failure (CHF) can be scary the first time a person hears it. The word “failure” is… Continue Reading
Morphine Myths: Don’t Let Them Get In the Way Of a Better Death
We all have preconceived notions about morphine based on misinformation or fictionalized events portrayed by Hollywood. Many people harbor these myths about morphine when they… Continue Reading
Deciding On CPR Options Before a Medical Crisis
If you have an advanced or life-limiting illness, you may have decided you don’t want to be resuscitated if your heart stops. But this wish… Continue Reading
Hospice Chaplains Walk Into a Culture As Intimate Strangers
Knocking on the door of a patient’s home as a hospice chaplain is humbling. Behind that door are the deepest moments in the life of… Continue Reading
