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Everything You Need to Know About a Hospice Chaplain

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“We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.”  – Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, a Jesuit priest  “No one really knows why they are alive until they know what they’d die for.”  – Martin Luther King Jr., a renowned activist, and revolutionary leader As the above quotes allude […]

The Roles of Your Hospice Medical Director: What to Expect

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Hospice care can be a much-needed service by your dear loved ones when they undergo particular medical ordeals. If you want to ensure the transition to this specialized type of medical intervention is seamless, you have to guarantee all the necessary roles are filled.  One worth mentioning is the medical director, an experienced doctor responsible […]

Speech Therapy for the Elderly: 4 Conditions It Can Remedy

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Our elderly loved ones can develop different forms of physical and neurological conditions that affect their living conditions. This can be due to health deterioration or a recent surgical procedure that requires extensive recovery through speech exercises. It’s challenging to bring elderly individuals to healthcare facilities, especially during this time that COVID-19 is a significant […]

Our Guide to Occupational Therapy at Home

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When a person is severely injured or sick, they are often unable to care for themselves, requiring home health care. Professionals like occupational therapists (OTs) or certified occupational therapist assistants (COTAs) provide a supportive, healing environment for patients who battle the everyday challenges of recovering after leaving the hospital. Whether you or a loved one […]

4 Valuable Benefits of in-Home Physical Therapy

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Physical therapy is a vital part of a patient’s recovery and rehabilitation process. It aims to relieve your pain, improve your function, and help you live better. But during your recovery period, you have the option to visit a physical therapy center or opt for in-home physical therapy. When it comes to in-home physical therapy, […]

Golden Memories, Proper Care for Parents with Dementia

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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there are almost 10 million new cases of Dementia every year. If you think that’s bad, consider this—The United States is projected to have a total of 417 million cases of Dementia by the year 2060! Indeed, it is a harsh reality that no one would ever want […]

What You Should Know about Pain Management for Seniors

Pain is something we are often taught to endure as early as childhood. However, as you age and your health gradually becomes worse, you have to pay more attention to pain management. Doing so enables you to assess if pre-existing conditions are contributing to discomfort and decreased quality of life. That’s why seniors need you […]

How to Care for Seniors with Respiratory Conditions in 2021

Your adherence to senior care for respiratory conditions may be more complex this year than it was before. COVID-19 is directly linked to intense coughing, wheezing, breathing difficulties, and chest pains. Worse, they may reach critical conditions if effective senior care and home health protocols aren’t in place. Because of this, you have to ensure […]