Grieving the loss of a parent is a profound experience that can leave a lasting impact on an individual’s emotional well-being. After the death of someone you love, you experience bereavement, which literally means “to be deprived by death [Source: Mental Health America]. Understanding that this grief is a normal response to loss can be […]
Preparing for home hospice care is one of the most compassionate things you can do for a loved one nearing the end of their life. It’s a time when comfort, dignity, and peace become paramount, and creating an environment that supports these values can help ease the transition for everyone involved. Understanding the Essentials: Preparing […]
A hospice nurse was recently asked, “How can you work in hospice – it must be so sad!” She answered, “I love providing highly skilled, compassionate care because I know I make a huge difference in the quality of a person’s life. I love that I can use my training as a nurse to bring […]
Navigating the decision of when to call hospice for a loved one can be one of the most challenging choices families face. Recognizing and becoming aware of the signs that hospice care may be appropriate can guide families toward making informed decisions that prioritize comfort and quality of life. In this blog, we’ll explore some […]
Pathways Hospice recently named Dr. Nathaniel Chappelle as Medical Director for the organization. Dr. Chappelle replaces Dr. Michael Towbin who was the Medical Director for more than 8 years. Dr. Chappelle has spent most of his career providing medical care to an underserved population in rural areas of Colorado. He has provided broad scope family […]
Losing a loved one is undoubtedly one of life’s most challenging experiences. The journey of grief can feel overwhelming and isolating, but it’s essential to remember that you are not alone. In the aftermath of loss, finding ways to cope and navigate through the pain is crucial for healing. Here are some steps you can […]
More than 50 million people worldwide need palliative care every year, but only about 12 percent of those who could use it, receive it, according to the World Health Organization. Palliative Care helps relieve unnecessary suffering for patients and their families. Palliative care promotes comfort and relieves the symptoms of a life-limiting diagnosis. Unlike hospice […]
One of the most challenging symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD) that affected the quality of Ruth’s life was her balance impairment, which led to falls. Ruth attended water aerobics regularly to continue working on her balance. Ruth was special; as a retired kindergarten teacher, she was beloved because she practiced the skills all students learn […]
Sandy’s 87-year-old mom finally agreed to have someone come in a few days a week to help with housekeeping, meal preparation, and grocery shopping. Sandy and her brother had been helping their mom, but with their busy lives, they were limited as to the amount of help they could provide. Sandy suggested her mom get […]
Not everyone has the chance to say goodbye to someone who’s dying. But when they do have that opportunity, it can be one of the most intense moments of their life. Bay Area illustrator Wendy MacNaughton is familiar with this process, from spending time with her aunt—who had Parkinson’s—before she died. At first, Wendy was […]