Even in the face of serious illness, the holiday season can be a time for reflection, gratitude, and cherishing cherished memories. Palliative care encourages patients and families to find ways to embrace the spirit of the holidays, creating meaningful moments and expressing appreciation for the gift of life. Remembering Loved Ones The holidays often bring …
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Supporting Emotional Well-being in Palliative Care: Addressing Anxiety, Depression, and Grief
The diagnosis and progression of a serious illness can trigger a cascade of emotions, leaving patients and their families grappling with anxiety, depression, and grief. These emotional challenges can significantly impact the quality of life, making it difficult to cope with the physical symptoms of the illness and maintain a positive outlook. Palliative care, with …
Navigating the Journey of Serious Illness: A Guide for Patients and Families
Receiving a diagnosis of a serious illness can be a life-altering event, filled with uncertainty, fear, and emotional upheaval. For both patients and their families, understanding the implications of the diagnosis, navigating the healthcare system, and making informed decisions can be overwhelming. Palliative care can provide invaluable guidance and support during this challenging time. Understanding …
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The Importance of Self-Care for Caregivers
Caregiving for a loved one who is receiving hospice care can be physically and emotionally demanding. It is important for caregivers to take care of themselves in order to be able to provide the best possible care for their loved ones. Here are a few tips for self-care for caregivers: It is also important to …
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Celebrating Nurses Week: Honoring the Compassionate Caregivers at Vantage Hospice
This week marks Nurses Week, and here at Vantage Hospice, we want to take a moment to recognize and honor the incredible nurses on our staff who work tirelessly to provide compassionate care to our patients.
Is Hospice or Palliative Care Right for You or Your Loved One?
Trying to decide whether Hospice or Palliative Care is right for you or your loved one? Take a look at these 12 questions to help with your decision: If the answer was, “yes”, to any or all of these questions, we do recommend reaching out to us for a hospice or palliative care evaluation.
Celebrating National Hospice and Palliative Care Month
Throughout the month of November, Vantage Hospice & Palliative Care will be joining organizations across the nation in hosting community activities that recognize National Hospice and Palliative Care Month (NHPCM). This year’s NHPCM theme is “meeting you where you are.” For more than 40 years, hospice has helped provide interdisciplinary, supportive care to millions of …
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