Debunking Common Hospice Myths
As we counsel families through the process of selecting compassionate service when hospice is recommended, we encounter a myriad of widely-believed myths about hospice care that prevent many people from …
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Everything You Need to Know About Caring For Elderly Parents
Caring for elderly parents can be rewarding but incredibly stressful for adult children, who often have obligations of their own: full-time jobs and children at home, to name a few. …
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What are Home Health Aide Duties?
Home health aides allow people who are aging, disabled or recovering from injury or illness to get help with their daily tasks inside the home, allowing them to stay home …
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Types of Care Received With Post-Acute Assisted Living
At Sante, we provide superior care that focuses on the total well-being of the patient, rather than just their ailment. This is what sets us apart as a trusted leader …
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What Are the Long Term Effects of a Stroke?
Physical changes are not the only long-term effects of a stroke. Your loved one might also experience changes to their emotions, memory, and perception.
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Caring For Someone With End-Stage Diabetes
People can live for decades with diabetes, but controlling end-stage diabetes can be challenging. While diabetes may not be the overwhelming factor in the decline of their health, it’s not uncommon for diabetic patients to also have significant other illnesses such as cardiopulmonary disease, cancer or dementia. Together, these health concerns can cause your loved one to need additional support as the diseases complete their natural progression. Caring for someone with end-stage diabetes often includes less rigorous management of their blood sugar than in the past and more focus on the comfort of the patient and their quality of life.
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Hospice vs. Hospital: Finding The Right Solution For You
Receiving a serious or terminal diagnosis could indicate that hospice care is needed in the future. It’s important to know that hospice care is not synonymous with dying. With a terminal diagnosis, death may not occur for months or even years.
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Communicating End of Life Wishes With a Loved One
Discussing end of life wishes feels uncomfortable at best, but these conversations are crucial to ensure your wants are honored during this meaningful and transformational time. Because this is a …
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Understanding What Happens in Late-Stage MS
While the symptoms of multiple sclerosis may vary between individuals, late-stage MS is evidenced by a marked reduction in mobility and increased dependence on others for the most basic of life functions. Early stages of MS may begin with simple muscle weakness, difficulty speaking, tremors or dizziness and these symptoms increase in intensity over time. Understanding what happens during late-stage MS is vital to help provide a caring and safe environment for your loved one.
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