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Living with Advanced Cardiac Disease
Posted on February 24, 2017 by Stephanie Patel, MD in HospiceAccording to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as many as 5.8 million people in the U.S. suffer from heart failure and one-fifth of them will die within one year of diagnosis. While these statistics can be daunting, there are ways to improve quality of life and make each day more manageable for those living with advanced cardiac disease. ...
Continue readingThe Surprising Joys of Hospice Work
Posted on January 18, 2017 by Lisa Alcock in Donors, Hospice, VolunteersCare Dimensions volunteer and donor Lisa Alcock of Weston and Gloucester, MAThere are endless opportunities to donate time and money to good causes. The mission statements are compelling and the reasons for committing to those charitable efforts are readily evident. Yet, when I was looking for a new chance last year to make a difference, Care Dimensions became my obvious choice.My decision was no...
Continue readingHelping Families with End-of-Life Challenges
Posted on December 20, 2016 by Laci Gentry, LICSW in Hospice, Hospice careersI always knew I wanted to be in a helping profession, as I love working, learning, and talking to people. During college, I found that social work was what I wanted to do. After working with children, teens, and victims of domestic violence, I found that these were great learning opportunities, but not a perfect fit for my personality. I began working with the geriatric population in various capacities and five years ago made my way to working as a hospice social worker, where I truly have found my calling. ...
Continue readingHospice Chaplains Bring Peace to Patients, Regardless of Beliefs
Posted on October 19, 2016 by Bob Hagopian, M.Div. in HospiceWe live in an increasingly non-religious society. Many people abandon organized religion. More people identify as spiritual, not religious. I believe God gave us faith; humanity created religion! ...
Continue reading3 Keys to Spiritual Care in Hospice
Posted on June 21, 2016 by Cynthia Robbins in HospiceHospice chaplains work within the realms of mystery and meaning. When you work with the soul of a person rather than their physical body, you are in a place that defies definition and is so vast in its importance, it can seem daunting. There are no specific protocols to follow, no prescribed systems for “fixing” what might be ailing the spirit of a patient. ...
Continue readingA Good Death Makes All the Difference
Posted on April 28, 2016 by Cynthia Robbins in HospiceOn April 3rd, my mom passed away. She had dementia so I had been traveling the journey of the gradual goodbye for many years. Mom really had not been a mom to me for quite some time. And yet, when the last two weeks of her life came, I was paralyzed by grief. Her kidneys and heart were shutting down and there was no turning back. This was it. ...
Continue reading10 Steps to Making the Most of Living with a Serious Illness
Posted on February 22, 2016 by Lisa Conti in HospiceIf you or a loved one has been diagnosed with a serious illness, life can become pretty scary and confusing. Here are 10 steps to help manage pain and symptoms and decide whether palliative care or hospice care is right for for you. ...
Continue readingThe Kaplan House: A Place of Solitude and Peace
Posted on October 28, 2015 by Care Dimensions in Hospice, Kaplan Family Hospice HouseMy husband of 31 years, Jay, passed away in August 2014 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House after battling pancreatic cancer for two years. The last few weeks prior were spent in the hospital battling an infection in addition to the cancer until he began to lose the fight. I am so grateful that through his healthcare providers, we were offered support from social workers, and we were introduced to Amy Gray, an admissions liaison from Care Dimensions. ...
Continue readingAn Inside Look at Care Dimensions’ New Hospice Nurse Residency Program
Posted on September 29, 2015 by Care Dimensions in Hospice, Nurse residencyCare Dimensions launched a new hospice nurse residency program in August 2015. A one-of-a-kind program, it gives nurses without experience in hospice additional classroom and in the field training to prepare them to succeed as a hospice nurse. I’m excited to be one of the lucky ones in the first class. ...
Continue readingWhen Should A Family Call Hospice?
Posted on July 10, 2015 by Care Dimensions in HospicePeople facing a serious illness are often overwhelmed by a multitude of physical, financial, emotional and spiritual concerns. All too often, a simple call to hospice is delayed because of the misconception that hospice services are only for patients about to die within a few days. So many times, we hear from families, "We wish we had called hospice sooner." When the goal of treatment be...
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