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…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsMany of our offices hold an annual Beacon of Hope Dinner and Charity Auction that raises money to support CHP’s Patient Care Fund. Below is a great article about Defiance’s upcoming Beacon of Hope by Lisa Nicely of the Crescent News. Community Health Professionals (CHP) will hold its annual Beacon of Hope Dinner and…
DetailsOne 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…
DetailsHypertension, 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…
DetailsAt 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.…
Details 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…
DetailsBelow is a great article by Lisa Nicely of the Crescent News. It’s like a Christmas gift for the region. Each year, Re/Max Realty in Defiance does an activity — typically adopting a family — for Make a Difference Day in October, but this year the staff wanted to do something that would have a…
DetailsWhat 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.…
DetailsNovember 12 – 18 is Home Care Aide Week which recognizes those home care aides who help those remain living independently in their homes. Home care aides provide much-needed care services to the elderly, disabled, and infirm. If you want to make a difference in someone’s life while making an impact in the community, consider becoming…
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