Over 54 million U.S. adults have arthritis, but, despite its prevalence, there is so much misinformation about the disease. If you’re in need of some clarification, read on for five facts you probably didn’t know about arthritis. Arthritis isn’t just one disease. It’s a term used to describe hundreds of joint conditions. There are two …
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Since 2011, Vantage Hospice has offered in-patient, at-home, continuous, and respite care to patients with life-limiting illness in the greater Houston area. Now approaching its 10th anniversary, the company has announced that it has expanded its services to include palliative care.
Health issues can arise at any age, but the following chronic illnesses become more likely for those 65 and older.
Modern medicine is incredible – the success rate for organ transplants continues to rise, doubling and quadrupling patients’ chances of survival compared to those on the waiting list in some cases. Unfortunately, the transplant waiting list is growing at a rate faster than organs are being donated.
When you lose a special person, it only seems right to honor them in a special way. Here are 10 ideas to keep the memory of your loved one alive.
Have you ever thought about what would happen if you landed in the hospital unable to speak for yourself? What if the doctor couldn’t get in touch with your loved ones in order to convene about important decisions that would impact your quality of life? If you haven’t, you’re not alone. But, now that you have, it’s time to create your advance care plan.
We’re born flexible, but our muscles and ligaments become tighter and tighter with each year, especially when we’re not regularly stretching. As young adults, and even into later years, this decreased flexibility hardly seems noticeable, as it doesn’t hinder our everyday life.
Is the glass half empty or half full? If you see it as half full, chances are, you’re more creative, attentive, and productive than the person who sees it as half empty. Here’s why:
Caregivers don’t just look after another person – they provide the physical and emotional support needed for that person to get through their day. If you’re contemplating becoming the primary caregiver for your loved one, here are some points to consider.
The benefits of regular exercise are endless, but as we age, exercises we were once able to do are not quite as accessible. If you’re looking for ways to stay active, read on!
Vantage Hospice, LLC is dedicated to providing individualized hospice care with services specially tailored to the physical, social, psychological and spiritual needs of patients with life limiting illness, their families and the community, by delivering high quality and compassionate care.
We strive to create a culture dedicated to meeting the needs of our patients, families and employees based on the principles of dignity, respect and compassion.
Hospice recognizes dying as part of the normal process of living and focuses on maintaining the quality of remaining life. It affirms life and neither hastens nor postpones death through a multidisciplinary team approach. Hospice is not a place. It is philosophy.
