by CHP Home Care & Hospice | Oct 4, 2024 | Articles
By Brian Koeller, The Bryan Times Cheryl Lemmon has been a nurse since 2004, serving in various units, but as soon as she tried home health care she knew that was where she belonged. “I have a bachelor’s in social work, and the whole thing about social...
by CHP Home Care & Hospice | Sep 16, 2024 | Articles
Most families put off thinking about hospice care until the very end of life due to a common misconception that hospice is only for the last moments. In reality, its best to enter hospice as soon as eligible. Caring for someone with a terminal illness is a challenging...
by CHP Home Care & Hospice | Jul 23, 2024 | Articles
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...
by CHP Home Care & Hospice | Jun 24, 2024 | Articles
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...
by CHP Home Care & Hospice | May 29, 2024 | Articles
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...
by CHP Home Care & Hospice | May 8, 2024 | Articles
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...
