Quality of life: everyone wants it but what is it exactly? There are many definitions out there. It can mean the degree to which an individual is healthy, comfortable, and able to participate in life events. It can refer to…
Art therapy has long been known to offer therapeutic effects for the dying. As January 31st approaches — Inspire Your Heart With Art Day — we ponder how art can affect your heart. Valued and appreciated for many reasons, the…
Ask anyone who has recently lost a loved one what they miss most. Chances are, they miss the physical and emotional benefits of touch the most out of everything. As humans, we crave touch. Mother Teresa once said that even…
Who knew houseplants packed such a healthy punch? Nature has been known to benefit mental health, but hands-on gardening hasn’t really been used as part of hospice care until recently. Not only do plants clean and oxygenate the air, they…
Flu season is in full swing, typically beginning in the fall and continuing through spring, with National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) taking place this past December 2 through 8. You may know that the best way to prevent getting the…
Your loved one with dementia may still be alive, but you may be deep in the throes of grief already, feeling the weight and pain of the impending loss. This is called anticipatory grief and it refers to the emotional…
The answer is yes. A recent study has shown that artificial intelligence (AI) can spot Alzheimer’s six years earlier than doctors. This is a huge development in the fight against this debilitating disease that affects 5.7 million adults. If you…
Watching a loved one face end of life care can be sad, overwhelming and confusing. Having a plan will help ease this burden. Also known as advance care planning, this plan will detail how your loved one wants to die…
Last month was World Hospice and Palliative Care Day — a unified day of action to celebrate and support hospice and palliative care around the globe. It’s never too late to raise awareness to the great need and benefit of…
We all know the loss of a loved one can leave a devastating wake of emotional destruction. However, the thing no one tells you is that grief can manifest itself physically as well, making you sick, causing you pain and…