In honor of National Nurses Week, May 6-12, CHP Home Care & Hospice offered a “blessing of the hands” — a centuries-old tradition meant to honor the vital role nurses play in healing and compassion. “Blessing of the Hands” ceremonies are now fairly commonplace during Nurse’s Week. Human touch is such a crucial part of health […]
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CHP operates three adult day care centers in northwest Ohio, but what are they, and what do they provide? As loved ones age, they often need more help. Family members usually take on the role of caregiver; many times while maintaining a full-time job. But what happens when your loved one needs care while you’re
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When a loved one receives a diagnosis of a terminal illness or when a person’s health is declining and death could happen soon, many patients and their families have questions about what comes next and how to best support and help their loved one, at the same time grappling with their own emotions and the
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When considering end-of-life care options for yourself or a loved one, consider these five benefits of beginning hospice care earlier.
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When people hear hospice, they picture a brief period at the end of life when a person is very sick. However, the reality can be quite different. Hospice care isn’t a rigid timeline. It’s a spectrum of support designed to align with the unique progression of a person’s illness. The median length of stay in
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This year, the American Society of Clinical Oncology — the world’s leading oncology organization — recommended palliative care for everyone with advanced cancer at the time of diagnosis and while receiving treatment. Palliative care manages cancer-related symptoms and side effects from treatment. It is given to improve the quality of life of patients who have
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CHP Home Care & Hospice has established an endowment fund with the Van Wert County Foundation in memory of its former Vice President of Finance, Fawn Burley, who passed in March. Named the Fawn Burley CHP Hospice Patient Care Fund, the endowment will benefit hospice patients in Van Wert County through CHP’s Hospice Patient Care
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By Dr. Kim Ann Dang As a doctor specializing in the care of older adults, I have witnessed firsthand the profound impact that timely, compassionate hospice care can have on patients and their families. Hospice isn’t just a service, but a philosophy of care that focuses on enhancing the quality of life for those facing
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The Paulding Progress recently did a ride along with Ashley Snyder, LPN, with CHP Home Care & Hospice of Paulding to see firsthand the work of a home health and hospice nurse. During this National Nurses Week, May 6-12, we honor all the nurses and their contributions to our communities. By JERRY STANFORD Editor Paulding
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In honor of National Volunteer Week, two volunteers describe why they serve in hospice care: Volunteering is Rewarding \”Volunteering is so rewarding to me! It\’s for our patient caregivers; to give them relief and to share on a personal level with our patients. Caregivers need a break for their appointments – to get a haircut,
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