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      • A Guide For Grieving Parents
      • Experiencing Grief
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      • Living During End of life
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Challenges of Caring for Dementia Patients During End-of-Life

July 4, 2016

caregiver for dementia patient

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...]

Filed Under: Harbor Light Hospice Blog Tagged With: caregiving, dementia, hospice care

Benefits of Respite Care for Caregivers

June 27, 2016

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...]

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Why Community Outreach is Important to Hospice

June 9, 2016

hospice community outreach

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...]

Filed Under: Harbor Light Hospice Blog Tagged With: caregiving, Hospice, hospice care

Hospice – Incorporating and Caring for Families

May 26, 2016

hospice family care

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...]

Filed Under: Harbor Light Hospice Blog Tagged With: caregiving, Hospice, hospice care, palliative care

Hospice in the Home

May 23, 2016

home hospice

“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...]

Filed Under: Harbor Light Hospice Blog Tagged With: caregiving, Home Hospice, hospice care

What is the Philosophy Behind Hospice Care?

May 19, 2016

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...]

Filed Under: Harbor Light Hospice Blog Tagged With: advance directives, caregiving, hospice care

Being a Caregiver for Late-stage Dementia

May 2, 2016

hospice care for 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...]

Filed Under: Harbor Light Hospice Blog Tagged With: caregiving, dementia, hospice care, Late-stage Dementia

Understanding Caregiver Guilt

December 16, 2015

caregiving

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...]

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    • When To Start Hospice
    • How To Pay For Hospice
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Talking To Physicians About Hospice
    • Support For Patient Family Members
    • Caring For Veterans
    • Volunteering For Hospice
    • Medical Treatment During Hospice
  • Conditions Cared For
    ▶
    • ALS
    • Cancer
    • Dementia and Alzheimers
    • Heart Disease
    • HIV/AIDs
    • Kidney Failure/Renal Failure
    • Lung Disease
    • Neurological Diseases
  • Areas Served
    ▶
    • Illinois
      ▶
      • Decatur, IL
      • East Peoria, IL
      • Galesburg, IL
      • Winfield, IL
    • Indiana
      ▶
      • Merrillville/Crown Point, IN
      • Indianapolis, IN
      • Mishawaka/South Bend, IN
    • Nebraska
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      • Lincoln, NE
    • Ohio
      ▶
      • Akron, OH
      • Cleveland, OH
      • Youngstown, OH
    • Oregon
      ▶
      • Portland, OR
      • Salem, OR
    • Virginia
      ▶
      • Glen Allen, VA
      • Newport News, VA
  • Resources
    ▶
    • Advance Care Planning
      ▶
      • Advance Directives For Cancer Patients
      • Advance Directives For COPD Patients
      • Advance Directives for Dementia Patients
      • Advance Directives For Patients With Heart Failure
      • Advance Directives Overview
      • Artificial Nutrition and Hydration
      • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
      • Do Not Intubate (DNI) Order
      • Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Order
      • Medical Power of Attorney
      • What is a Living Will?
    • Caregiving
      ▶
      • Being Safe at Home
      • Caring For Individuals In Pain
      • Organizational Tips for Caregivers
      • Providing Care
      • Supporting the Caregiver
      • The Dying Process
    • COVID-19
      ▶
      • How to Avoid Burnout
      • How to Balance Work and Life
      • The Importance of Self-Care
      • Tips to Reduce Stress at Work
    • Grief and Loss
      ▶
      • Helping Children Cope With Grief
      • A Guide For Grieving Parents
      • Experiencing Grief
      • Supporting Someone Who is Grieving
      • Talking to Loved Ones About End-of-Life
    • Hospice Patients Resources
      ▶
      • Living During End of life
      • Talking To Children About Death
      • Talking About Your Illness
    • Pain Management
      ▶
      • Generic Drugs
      • Myths About Pain
      • Pain Management Frequently Asked Questions
      • Prescription Pain Relievers
      • Relieving Pain Without Medication
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