When students sit down to take an important test, they encounter a medley of uncomfortable emotions—pressure, anxiety, and even fear over the uncertainty of their performance. Every stroke of the pen could be a step toward success, or failure. As students, we strive for … [Read more...]
Benefits of Respite Care for Caregivers
Popular public children’s show Sesame Street opened with a song asking “who are the people in your neighborhood?” Oh, who are the people in your neighborhood? In your neighborhood? In your neighborhood? Say, who are the people in your neighborhood? They’re the … [Read more...]
Why Community Outreach is Important to Hospice
Every year on November 1, the Pittsburgh Compline Choir hosts the annual Pittsburgh-wide Ecumenical All Saints Day service. All Saints is a tradition affiliated with the Christian calendar as a day for all people to gather as a community and remember their beloved … [Read more...]
Hospice – Incorporating and Caring for Families
Most smartphones include a camera feature, and if the phone camera has a touch screen, it is possible to tap on a specific section of an image to gain focus before taking a picture. The background lightens and the forefront darkens, or vice versa. This indicates that … [Read more...]
Hospice in the Home
“There’s no place like home… there’s no place like home” Dorothy repeats, as she clicks the heels of her ruby slippers, using Glinda the Good Witch’s spell to transport her out of Oz and back home to Kansas with Auntie Em, Uncle Henry, and her beloved dog, … [Read more...]
What is the Philosophy Behind Hospice Care?
She went to a better place He went to his eternal reward She went to meet her maker He passed away She is at peace All of these turns of phrase indicate a singular truth: talking about death makes people uncomfortable. This is brought to bear in modern … [Read more...]
Being a Caregiver for Late-stage Dementia Patients
Personally caregiving for advanced Dementia patients is a great way to help ensure your loved one receives the care and supervision they need, but if you are new to the role it can be a daunting task. Caregivers who have a better understanding of Dementia and how it … [Read more...]
Understanding Caregiver Guilt
Nearly 30% of the total population of the United States, which translates into approximately 66 million adults, are currently taking care of friends or family members who cannot take care of themselves. Caring for aging and ill loved ones is a task that can be … [Read more...]