Safe disposal of "sharps"
Home management of a chronic illness often requires the use of needles or lancets. You may need to…
How to beat "decision fatigue"
Caring for an ill family member often requires taking on the role of "decision maker." Sometimes it…
What is "assisted living"?
There are many options for seniors who no longer want to live at home. If an elder in your life is…
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…
Summer Circular 2012
Hospice Hope Classic and Hoedown, Listening to a Life, A Message from the CEO, Letter to the Editor, Utilization of Hospice…
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…
Five keys to stress management
If you're feeling stressed, you are not alone. According to a 2011 national survey by the American…
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…
Myths versus realities of hospice care
Many families caring for a seriously ill loved one struggle alone unnecessarily. They miss out on…