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the blog of Porter HillsA Program That Works. A Benefit That Matters.
Sara Lowe, LMSW
Executive Director
Emmanuel Hospice
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November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, which is about bringing awareness to discussing hospice with loved ones. Each year, the Hospice and Palliative Care Asso read more.
Grief and Social Media
Sara Lowe, LMSW
Executive Director
Emmanuel Hospice
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It’s natural that we want to share both triumphs and tragedies with our family and friends – and that includes posting online. However, it may be prudent to take a breath before de read more.
Simple Winter Safety for Seniors
Jack Hart, DPT
Physical Therapist
Porter Hills Home Care
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With the winter months come ice, snow, and hazardous weather. These winter conditions can be inconveniencing at best, and downright dangerous at their worst. Older adults, in particula read more.
November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month
Sara Lowe
Executive Director
Emmanuel Hospice
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A theme is selected each year by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Association. The theme for 2017 is "It's about how you live".
One of the biggest misconceptions about hospice is that read more.
Misconceptions of Quality of Life and Aging
Tamara Tiethoff
Life Enrichment Coordinator
Meadowlark Retirement Village
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Quality of life is defined as the general well-being in terms of standard health, comfort, and happiness experienced by an individual or group.
Although that may read more.
Importance of Advanced Care Planning
Molly Rayman, MSW
Director of Operations
TANDEM365
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What is Advanced Care Planning (ACP)?
Advance care planning (ACP) is an ongoing process in which patients, their families, and their healthcare providers reflect read more.
Living Well with Serious Illness: Palliative Care
Jessica Mays, RN
Porter Hills Home Care
Clinical Manager
& Sara Lowe
Emmanuel Hospice
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What is Palliative Care?
Most of us know a friend or family member that have a chronic disease or serious health complication. As read more.
Being mindful of Ageism
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Jackie Chandler - Porter Hills Wellness Coordinator
What is ageism?
In Western society there are many “isms” that one carefully tries to avoid, such as sexism and racism. No one wants to be labeled sexist or racist. But there is another “ read more.
Traveling for Seniors
Mariah Busch, Wellness Coordinator
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Traveling can be a great way to spend special time with family, create memories and enjoy new experiences. Even with the anticipation of a fun, new adventure, this can also create stre read more.
Home Care vs. Private Duty, what is the difference?
Jessica Mays, RN
Porter Hills Home Care
Clinical Manager
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Most people do not fully understand what home care is, let alone the difference between home care and private duty. Both utilize some of the same services but the key read more.
