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 […]
It’s often said: “I didn’t pick Hospice, it picked me.” When we find our purpose in life, it guides us and gives our life meaning and richness. Leading a happy life requires the feeling that what we do is worthwhile. But what this means is different for each person. What experts can agree on are […]
Pathways announced Evan Hyatt has been named as the new President for the organization. Hyatt was the CEO/President of Pathways from 2008 to the end of 2016 and is re-joining the organization following a role as the Vice President of Marketing and Development at Care Synergy. Hyatt began his career with Pathways as its Marketing […]
Mother’s Day is a special day to celebrate and honor the mothers in our lives. But when your mother is in hospice care, it can be a difficult time. While it’s important to acknowledge your feelings and allow yourself to grieve, there are still ways to celebrate and honor your mother on Mother’s Day. Acknowledge […]
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 […]
Americans across the country celebrate Veterans Day on November 11. This is a special day to salute the people who have bravely served our country in the military. Veterans have made profound sacrifices in defense of freedom, and they deserve our heartfelt thanks and appreciation. Honoring our Veterans includes supporting them throughout their entire lives, […]
Throughout the month of November, Pathways will be joining organizations across the nation in celebrating National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. For more than 40 years, hospice has helped provide interdisciplinary, supportive care to millions of people, allowing them to spend their final months wherever they call home and surrounded by their loved ones. Hospice […]