When illness cannot be cured, hospice is a life-affirming approach to meeting the needs of the patient, their family members, and caregivers. But there is a lot of confusion about what hospice is and what it provides. “Simply put, hospice is appropriate whenever a patient has been diagnosed with a terminal illness, that if it […]
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The widow of a hospice patient spoke recently at the CHP “Beacon of Hope” dinner/auction in Van Wert describing her family’s hospice experience. Chris Turner conveyed how her husband, Glenn, fought valiantly against a rare form of cancer. Following diagnosis and progressing through months of treatments, the family avoided even uttering the dreaded “H-word;” as
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One of the persistent myths of hospice is that it’s only for the “very last moments of life.” As a result, many people view hospice as their last resort, when everything else has been done and they’re finally ready to “give up.” Although people generally think positively of hospice care, there is a hesitation on
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Hypertension, better known as high blood pressure, affects millions globally. Many can’t tell if they have hypertension since there aren’t many symptoms. But if left untreated, high blood pressure can damage arteries and vital organs. This can lead to heart disease, stroke, diabetes, kidney disease and even death. CHP Home Care & Hospice can help
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At the holidays, our thoughts sometimes turn to loved ones who are getting older. Is it time to consider seeking help with their changing needs? Family caregivers often have to make decisions about how to care for an elderly, or disabled loved one. Choosing the proper care for your loved one is a crucial decision.
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Volunteers are essential to nonprofit organizations like CHP, filling roles that range from direct contact with patients to providing clerical and fundraising support for the organization. They are especially important in hospice care. Hospices that take part in Medicare are required to use volunteers along with paid clinical and administrative staff. Hospice volunteers
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What is palliative care and is it the same as hospice? The definition of palliative [pal-ee-uh-tiv] care is “relieving or soothing the symptoms of a disease or disorder without effecting a cure.” Palliative care sometimes referred to as “comfort care,” is a specialized approach to the treatment of patients with a serious or life-threatening illness.
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Since going public with his diagnosis in 1998, actor Michael J. Fox has become the face of Parkins on’s disease, a condition that affects over a million people in the United States. Fox’s public struggle with this progressive disorder of the nervous system has changed the way our country views the disease. When
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Below is a great article written by Dan Robinson of The Kenton Times about the recent Lunch and Learn at CHP Ada. Elderly abuse is commonly seen to be a problem in urban areas, but people in Hardin County and surrounding communities see it on a regular basis as well. “We see it happen all
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Traditionally, seniors have relied on their children and family members to care for them as they age. But today more often than not, adult children live out of town or in another state; leaving family members concerned about their loved one’s safety and well-being. A medical alert system can give peace of mind for both
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