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Thursday July 5^th, 2012

When should you choose a skilled nursing facility?

A "nursing home" or "skilled nursing facility" (SNF) used to be the only option for care outside the hospital. That is no longer the case. Care in a SNF (pronounced "sniff") is highly specialized. It's also expensive.

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Friday June 22^nd, 2012

Summer Circular 2012

Hospice Hope Classic and Hoedown, Listening to a Life, A Message from the CEO, Letter to the Editor, Utilization of Hospice Care in Davie County, Test your HPCC Knowledge, Introducing The Hospice Foundation, Sanctuary, Philanthropic spirits, Hospice Hope Run - Love was in the Air, Breathtaking Scenery Enjoyed by Paddlers. Click here to read.

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Thursday June 21^st, 2012

Circular Spring 2012

The Spring 2012 Circular Issue contains: Run to Honor, Run to Remember, Taking Valentine's Day to Heart in Stokes County, A Message from the CEO, Got Plans?, A Drawing for a Chance to Win, 2012 Board Members, Volunteers - The Very Heart of Hospice, and more. Click here to read Circular.

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Wednesday June 20^th, 2012

Five keys to stress management

If you're feeling stressed, you are not alone. According to a 2011 national survey by the American Psychological Association, individuals providing care to a family member

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Wednesday June 13^th, 2012

Engaging activities for persons with dementia

It is usually obvious what a person with dementia is no longer able to do. But finding things your loved one CAN do may feel like a challenge, especially if memory loss is severe. Here are some tips. Activities are important. They answer core human needs for

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Wednesday June 6^th, 2012

Myths versus realities of hospice care

Many families caring for a seriously ill loved one struggle alone unnecessarily. They miss out on vital support services because they don't understand what hospice can provide. Here are some common misconceptions.

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Saturday May 19^th, 2012

23rd Annual Camp Carousel for Children, Teens and Adults

July 22 – 26, 2013 Camp Carousel is a bereavement retreat for children and teens (rising 1st- 12th graders) and adults who are grieving a death-related loss. Campers will find support through small group grief sessions that provide them with a natural outlet for expression of feelings and healthy coping skills. Special experiences include: creative play, art therapy, expressive movement, music therapy, animal-assisted therapy, and more! Camp Carousel is open to the community.

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Tuesday May 15^th, 2012

Mark Your Calendars For The Dan River Poker Paddle Run On June 1st, 2013!

Please join us for the 8th annual Dan River Poker Paddle Run Proceeds will support patients and families served by Hospice & Palliative CareCenter

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Wednesday May 9^th, 2012

Putting yourself in positive perspective

Source: SeriousIllness.org Caring for an ailing relative can shift life in a way that makes typical measures of "success" pretty useless. Perhaps it's no longer important to work such "top producer" hours. Or to have the best garden on the block. But without these familiar markers, you may wonder, "Who am I? How am I doing?"

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Wednesday May 2^nd, 2012

What does "generic" really mean?

This year many popular brand-name drugs will become available in generic form. Are they as good? The Food and Drug Administration approves both brand-name and generic drugs. The two medicines are identical in active ingredient(s), strength, quality, safety, and how they work; required lab testing to prove they are absorbed 80% - 125% as well as the original (the average tends to be 96% - 104%); manufacturing standards that ensure consistency and purity. Brand-name and generic drugs are different in

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