
Why You’re Never Too Old to Benefit From Quitting Smoking
Whether you’ve been smoking for one year or sixty, there are still ample (and some immediate!) benefits to quitting smoking.
Whether you’ve been smoking for one year or sixty, there are still ample (and some immediate!) benefits to quitting smoking.
Studies show that those who die at home are more likely to have a better, more peaceful transition than those who die in the hospital. If you’re unsure whether receiving end-of-life care at home is right for you, here are some things to consider.
There is no right or wrong way to cope with a terminal diagnosis. Wherever you’re at, we hope this list of practical tasks will help bring you some clarity and empower you to make the most out of the time you have left.
While it may never feel easy or any less difficult than the earliest months after his passing, finding ways to celebrate may be just what you need to make it through the day. Here are some ideas:
As temperatures rise, so does the risk of overheating and becoming dehydrated; this especially holds true for seniors. If you’re looking for some fun and safe summer activities, try out these ideas:
Almost 75% of those 55 or older drink at least one cup of coffee a day. While caffeine in moderation has many positive effects, consumption in high quantities may cause issues for those with existing health conditions.
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While we’ll never say no to a spa day out, self-care at home can be just as fulfilling! Here are some self-care treatments you can whip together at home, with ingredients you probably already have!
Home Health has been around since the mid-1800s. However, hospice care is a relatively new specialty, having been founded in the mid-1970s. Despite the large age gap amidst the two specialties, the terms “home health” and “hospice care” are often used interchangeably. But, there are some key differences.
Studies show that being around plants not only helps with your physical health (hello, clean air!) but also with your mental health by creating a sense of well-being and calm. However, not every plant is easy to maintain, so we’ve rounded up a list of the most forgiving houseplants for you here
Social workers play a critical role in hospice care, acting as an advocate for the patient and his family throughout the care process. Without them, hospice would be an entirely different specialty than what it is today.
End-of-Life can be an overwhelming experience for many patients and their families. Vantage Hospice is dedicated to providing care and services that address needs such as support, reassurance, counseling, education, and resources that will guide and assist the patient and family through this journey.
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.