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Financial Decisions When a Loved One Passes

July 28, 2017

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Dealing with the passing of a loved one is stressful enough without having to worry about finances. However, knowing the state of your loved one’s financial affairs can help you avoid additional stress and reduce the burden on a grieving family. Families of hospice … [Read more...]

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Hospice Care: How Animals Can Ease the Journey

June 23, 2017

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Animals are wonderful companions during tough times. Studies show that simply petting or cuddling a dog can reduce your anxiety and lower your heart rate and blood pressure. Plus, spending just thirty minutes with a dog can increase your dopamine and endorphin levels. … [Read more...]

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Advice on Emotionally Preparing for Hospice Care

June 6, 2017

Hospice Care

Making the transition into hospice care can be a difficult and demanding time for caregivers and loved ones. You’ll have paperwork to fill out and countless calls to make to family members and friends. At times, you may feel overwhelmed and upset, which is perfectly … [Read more...]

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Medicare: Hospice Conditions of Participation

September 8, 2016

Medicare Hospice Conditions of Participation

Making the decision to place a loved one in hospice care in the United States can be an overwhelming one particularly if family members are not aware of how hospice could potentially be covered by the government program, Medicare. Medicare Hospice Conditions of … [Read more...]

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Getting Started: A Hospice Guide For Families

August 19, 2016

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Making the decision to put a loved one in hospice care is challenging and can be devastating, but it is also important for an impacted individual to be able to have assistance when he or she is struggling with a life-limiting illness. Deciding when to start hospice … [Read more...]

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Hospice Care and Quality of Life

July 19, 2016

hospice care and quality of life

Hospice care is a form of medical care that addresses not just physical, but also the emotional, social, and spiritual needs of a patient; while focusing on dignity and quality of life for patients with a prognosis of 6 months or less to live. According to a 2014 … [Read more...]

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

Goal of Palliative Care

July 12, 2016

goal of palliative care

Soccer announcers are well known for shouting “GOAL!” for as long as they can express air when seeing a successful shot on the net. American football, baseball, and basketball announcers are hardly any different. Announcers offer quick-talking play overviews with … [Read more...]

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Challenges of Caring for Dementia Patients During End-of-Life

July 4, 2016

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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...]

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Benefits of Respite Care for Caregivers

June 27, 2016

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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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Pain Management for Cancer Patients

June 20, 2016

terminal cancer patient pain management

You may remember the Choose Your Own Adventure book series from your own childhood or from reading the books aloud to your children at home or in school. They are books generally intended for young, middle-elementary readers using the genres of mystery and adventure. … [Read more...]

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    • Dementia and Alzheimers
    • Heart Disease
    • HIV/AIDs
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    • Neurological Diseases
  • Areas Served
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  • Resources
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    • 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
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      • 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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