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Why Humor is so Critical During End of Life Care
National Humor Month is upon us, a time to heighten public awareness of the therapeutic value of humor. Laughter and…
Occupational Therapy and Hospice
With April being National Occupational Therapy Month, we thought it timely to touch on the importance of occupational therapy as…
Anosognosia: When You Don’t Realize You Are Ill
During Brain Injury Awareness month this March, we reflect on the devastating and long-term impacts of all kinds of brain…
Kidney, Brain and Heart: A Dynamic Trio For Health
March is National Kidney Month, and March 11 through 17 is Brain Awareness Week, making this week’s topic very fitting.…
Is Medical Marijuana Beneficial For End of Life Care?
February is Marijuana Awareness Month, a good time to explore the benefits of medicinal marijuana to help ease the transition…
Hospice Patients Can Experience Anxiety and Restlessness
If you’ve ever cared for a loved one going through hospice, you know how anxious and restless they can get.…
Connecting Brain Wave Therapy With Alzheimer’s
Sounds futuristic but it’s actually taking place now. Brain wave therapy is showing more and more promise in connection with…
Creative Arts Team up With Hospice to Enhance Patients’ Well-Being
Art therapy has long been known to offer therapeutic effects for the dying. As January 31st approaches — Inspire Your…
Hospice Patients Can Benefit From the Power of Houseplants
Who knew houseplants packed such a healthy punch? Nature has been known to benefit mental health, but hands-on gardening hasn’t…
Why You Should Get Your Flu Vaccine Even During Hospice
Flu season is in full swing, typically beginning in the fall and continuing through spring, with National Influenza Vaccination Week…
Can Artificial Intelligence Help Diagnose Alzheimer’s?
The answer is yes. A recent study has shown that artificial intelligence (AI) can spot Alzheimer’s six years earlier than…
Why Planning for End of Life Care is so Critical
Watching a loved one face end of life care can be sad, overwhelming and confusing. Having a plan will help…