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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There are a lot of questions surrounding hospice and end-of-life care options. What is hospice? When is it appropriate, and for whom? The fundamental goal of hospice is to help patients with a terminal illness and their families experience the best quality of life when curative care is no longer an option. In hospice, the
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Yes, nursing home residents can and do receive hospice services. While many people think that hospice is a place, hospice care is delivered wherever patients with a terminal or life-limiting illness call home – including assisted living facilities and nursing homes. CHP Home Care & Hospice partners with several area nursing facilities to enhance and
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Facing the death of a loved one can be the most challenging experience a person ever confronts. The sorrow and sense of loss may feel unbearable at times. There may be complicated feelings such as sadness, anger, and regret mixed with relief that your loved one is now beyond suffering. Most of all, you may
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Most people would rather avoid thinking about hospice, and there’s a lot of confusion about what it even is. Hospice is a program for people who’ve been diagnosed with a terminal illness who have an expected life span of six months or less IF the disease runs its normal course. Under hospice, all treatment to
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Back in 1995, the staff at CHP Home Care & Hospice noticed the need to fulfill wishes for adults in its hospice program who had limited time remaining in their lives. The idea was expanded to include individuals from throughout the state of Ohio, and the Angel Foundation was established. Over its 28 years, the
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Many bereaved persons dread the holidays while others may welcome them. Whatever one\’s perspective, here are some tips to help cope.
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November is National Home Care and Hospice Month – a time set aside to recognize and honor home health and hospice caregivers nationally and locally. Every day, nurses, home care aides, therapists, social workers, and others dedicate themselves to serving the health care needs of patients and families in their homes. We recognize the contributions
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The State of Michigan has many beautiful places to visit. One of the top destinations is Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. America\’s first national lakeshore overlooks Lake Superior in Michigan\’s Upper Peninsula. It is known for its beautiful, diverse landscape and colorful fall foliage. In September, CHP\’s Angel Foundation arranged a trip there for Brenda Bundy,
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Former President Jimmy Carter is changing the conversation around hospice care. Nearly eight months into receiving at-home care, he’s helping families better understand what it means to comfort ailing loved ones and recently celebrated his 99th birthday. Carter\’s hospice experience has dispelled two of the biggest myths about hospice; that it’s only for the final
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