Loved ones with dementia or Alzheimer's benefit from interaction with others. Sometimes we may not know how to best communicate with those experiencing memory problems, which occurs with every form of dementia. Here are some tips for interacting with people…
Hospice care is a philosophy that embraces family members, providing care for them along with hospice patients. We recognize that a life-limiting illness impacts everyone in the family circle. That’s why support for family caregivers is a major focus of…
We join in celebrating the arrival of spring, but for many the adjustment to Daylight Savings Time that comes with it poses special health concerns. As clocks spring forward we not only lose an hour of sleep, we need several…
Our mission is to celebrate and honor the lives of those we serve at end of life. On this day, we remind everyone to Celebrate Life. It is easy to define our days by the worries, fears and problems that…
By: Lisa Balster, MA, MBA, LSW, CHA Director of Care, Patient and Family Support Services Pathways of Hope The holidays come each year, whether we feel ready to celebrate, or not. For those grieving the loss of someone they love,…
Dementia slowly robs many abilities from those who have it. Their ability to understand and communicate is affected. Sometimes, they do not know what to do next so they do the same thing over and over. They often have trouble coping…
Caring for a loved one is rewarding and exhausting. It is important that caregivers also take care of themselves. The Caregiver Action Network offers these important tips for caregivers: Seek support from other caregivers. You are not alone! Take care of…
The holiday season with traditions, celebrations and gatherings with family and friends is a landscape of painful landmines for those struggling with the death of a loved one. Supporting someone who is grieving during the holidays can be the most…
