Dementia- When Does The Dying Process Begin?
There is a reason dementia is referred to as the "long goodbye;" the mind is gone long before the body...
Something to Think About: a blog on end of life
Hospice
What Role Does the Hospice Chaplain Fulfill?
In today’s hospice environment time spent with patients and families seem to be what agencies have the least to offer. My suggestion is the chaplain can fill in that time...
Spiritual Support for a Dying Person of a Different Faith
We support others in their belief system no matter what we believe. It is not about us...
END OF LIFE CARE- Providing Education, Support and Guidance
Dying is not a medical event. Dying is a communal, social event. Nursing and physicians are part of care, but not the all encompassing focus. The main focus of end...
Can a Death Call Take 10 Minutes?
Here is my idea of a death call. I have to warn you, it may take more than 10 minutes.
A Hospice Nurse Diagnosed With Cancer
What to do? First, look at the wording you wrote to me "could be dying." Actually, everyone is dying. Everyday we are one step closer to the end of our life. You're...
I Love Hospice and All It Does
I want to clarify my thoughts about hospice in today’s environment...
The Three Signs of Approaching Death From Disease or Old Age
Know that all of these signs of approaching death, whether indicating months or weeks, are just guideposts. Some people will show all of them...
A Hospice Waiting List?
A waiting list seems incongruous with end of life. Particularly since most people wait until a person is literally on death’s door before reaching out to hospice...
Do Children Die Differently?
There are signs that we look for that indicate a person who has entered the dying process has months, weeks, days, or hours to live BUT not everyone “plays by...
The Hospice CNA: An Anchor in a Time of Uncertainty
Often the patient shares more with the CNA than with their own family members. We are so open and vulnerable when someone is giving us a bath, changing our bed,...
Healthcare Workers, Hospices, Deathcare Workers~ 7 Recommendations for Taking Care of Yourself
I keep shouting from the roof top to hospitals, hospices, home health care agencies, and nursing facilities, “TAKE CARE OF YOUR PEOPLE!!!!!” How can we expect healthcare workers to continue...