by Melanie Herron | Jun 29, 2023 | Blog, For the Caregiver, Hospice
Some people believe you turn to hospice during the last few days of life. But if you ask someone who has had a family member in hospice, they will likely tell you that hospice is what you turn to when you want your loved one to have peace. Anyone with first-hand...
by Melanie Herron | Jan 19, 2023 | Blog, End of Life Planning, For the Caregiver, Hospice
Not all hospices are the same. And when it comes to the end-of-life care of a loved one, it is not a lesson you want to experience personally. Medicare governs hospices throughout the United States. And while hospices must adhere to the same basic guidelines, they...
by Melanie Herron | Oct 25, 2022 | Blog, End of Life Planning, For the Caregiver, Hospice
When a person enters hospice, their time in service can range from days to weeks to months and even years. The hospice team is committed to meeting the patient’s physical, emotional, and spiritual needs throughout this duration. But there is a particular person...
by Melanie Herron | Aug 30, 2022 | Bereavement Support, Blog, End of Life Planning, For the Caregiver, Hospice
Being comfortable is the top priority when faced with a terminal illness and no longer seeking curative treatments. Comfort is a place where peace exists. Hospice is the place people turn to when they want peace, comfort, and quality care that is delivered on their...
by Melanie Herron | Jul 28, 2022 | Blog, End of Life Planning, For the Caregiver, Transitions
Everyone needs help at some point in life. But as humans, we sometimes have difficulty asking for it or knowing where support is available. A special program at Hospice of Redmond focuses on helping aging seniors and people facing a life-threatening illness or...
by Melanie Herron | Sep 28, 2021 | Bereavement Support, Blog, For the Caregiver, Hospice
We are living in a world that is in constant flux. Our pre-pandemic lives are, sadly, a thing of the past. Many people grieve for their old lives and the simplicity in which they once lived. Yes, there were struggles, but they were different, less raw. It is during...
