There have been many strides forward in cancer research in recent years. The American Society of Clinical Oncology believes that researchers will continue making progress in improving the lives of cancer patients. In fact, they now predict that by 2026, there will be … [Read more...]
Dementia & Alzheimer’s Trends in 2017
The Risk of Dementia & Alzheimer’s in 2017 In the past 25 years, studies have shown a steady decline in the risk of dementia and alzheimer’s in America. This decline is believed to be due to an increase in active mental health and physical health. With the increasing … [Read more...]
The Social Worker’s Role in Hospice Care
Hospice Social Workers: The Core of Whole-Patient Care Hospice and palliative care are crucial to families and patients coping with the dying process. During their end of life, your loved-one should not be in pain: your loved-one should feel mentally, physically, … [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...]
