Traditions Health

MAY 1, 2023

In this article, we review the definition of ALS, common ALS symptoms, and how you can better help and support your loved one by seeking the assistance of hospice care services. Eventually, all the muscles that a person can control are affected, forcing the person to use a ventilator and/or feeding tube. What is ALS?

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Hospice Nurse Hero

JANUARY 18, 2022

To begin, as a nurse, you are in a position of power and authority when you provide care. For instance, you may need to touch, feed, or even bathe a patient. When those under your care are fragile both physically and emotionally, it’s critical to maintain professionalism. You can also involve the spiritual care team.

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Hospice News

MARCH 2, 2023

From a government standpoint, we need to make sure that they work with stakeholders who understand hospice care to ensure there is no fraud, make sure that we have good oversight because that impacts the trust and the care that all of us can provide. People want to do the care, but it’s just really hard.

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Living With Hospice

AUGUST 26, 2020

I'm not a social worker. I am a very experienced person who's been a caregiver and a longtime hospice volunteer. Part of what is taking care of themselves physically, but a big part of it is a friend being there to listen. You know, we're just present. Our presence shouts that we care. I'm not a doctor.

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