As our parents or significant others age, you may begin to notice signs of confusion that may be associated with dementia. From forgetfulness to confusion, dementia may cause your loved one to act and react to things that are simply out of character. Living with your loved one with dementia can be challenging, but Family […]
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‘Tis the Season for the Tree of Memories Campaign
November 24th, 2020At Family Hospice, our main goal is to offer our patients appropriate care for their unique needs. We provide support and compassion to individuals suffering from a life-limiting illness. As a non-profit hospice care provider, we assist patients struggling with the cost of care while also providing a variety of services through our Belleville, Illinois […]
How to Help Seniors Deal with Depression
October 23rd, 2020Aging adults may feel depressed for various reasons. They may have experienced loss of a loved one, health problems, or lack of purpose. Loneliness is also common amongst seniors, especially when social distancing measures are engulfing most of our daily lives. Depression can affect individuals of all ages, with the World Health Organization citing that […]
Balancing Life As Our Parents Age
September 16th, 2020Ever hear of the term, the “sandwich” generation? Adults that fall within this generation are typically in their 40s and 50s, raising children and also caring for an aging parent. The balancing act can be overwhelming, especially when work and managing the day-to-day challenges life brings us is involved. Here are some tips found on […]
Fun & Easy Exercise Tips for Seniors
August 3rd, 2020After the age of 50, our bodies begin to lose muscle mass. Exercise at any age helps us to improve balance, posture and flexibility, increase bone density and also helps us control many of the diseases that can affect our health. Diabetes, high cholesterol and heart disease can typically be controlled better by incorporating exercise. […]
Why the Hospice Discussion is Important
June 17th, 2020There are many topics that are hard to discuss. Whether it’s talking about your health and wellness with a doctor, finances with your spouse or a career change with your employer, sometimes we would rather postpone (or minimalize) the discussion to make our lives easier. Discussing hospice care with your senior parent or loved one […]
Celebrating National Nurses Week May 6-May 12
May 6th, 2020This May, we celebrate nurses. Following the theme of “Compassion, Expertise, Trust”, National Nurses Week begins on May 6 and concludes on May 12, Florence Nightingale’s birthday. Internationally, nurses are celebrated around the world on May 12 annually. This year is even more extraordinary, because the World Health Organization (WHO) has designated 2020 as the […]
April is Volunteer Month
April 9th, 2020There are many reasons the volunteers at Family Hospice are dedicated to volunteerism. For some, volunteering may fulfil an opportunity to learn a new skill or build upon their existing experience. Other volunteers may want to help out and give back to the community, working with us to assist and provide services to those in […]
March is Social Worker Month
March 5th, 2020Written by Matt Brauss Executive Director of Family Hospice Once a year we recognize the profession of social work. In March, we reflect on the importance of their main role, which is to help individuals, families, groups and entire communities. Social workers aim to enhance the overall well-being of people by helping to develop their […]
How to Approach End of Life Discussions
February 3rd, 2020Planning for the end of someone’s life is a topic many family members avoid because they think it’s too early, not the right time, or simply unbearable to consider — discussing the end of a loved one’s life is a difficult topic to talk about. Many families do not begin that discussion until a serious […]
