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 […]
Hospice care began as a community-based service, largely provided by volunteers, aiming to transform end-of-life care to holistically meet the needs, preferences, and goals of dying people and their families. Since the inception of the Medicare Hospice Benefit, “any willing provider” has been permitted to participate, regardless of profit status. This has been vigorously debated […]
Beginning in February, there is an undeniable rush of activity as we get ready for Valentine’s Day in many facets of our life, whether at home, at work, or in school. Purchasing a Valentine’s card or gift for a loved one receiving hospice or palliative care this month may be a nice gesture, but there […]
Pathways Honors its Volunteers during National Volunteer Week, April 17 – 23 National Volunteer Week provides the opportunity to recognize the millions of Americans who provide volunteer service in communities across the country. At Pathways more than 140 trained volunteers give selflessly to help people with a serious or life-limiting illness and their families. Our […]