Explaining hospice care to a patient’s family can often be a difficult task for a physician. Although end-of-life care may be challenging to discuss, having these discussions well in advance can make hospice easier to manage and understand for all who are involved. At...
Everyone values a reliable support system. When life gets tough, you should be able to go to someone with confidence and trust that they will have your back. At WV Caring, we understand that having additional support for your loved one with an advanced illness can...
WV Caring takes all the necessary steps to ensure both our client’s and staff’s health is a priority. With our hands-on care and personal assistance, we understand how important it is to take extra precautions when it comes to health and safety, especially during the...
During the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, it is challenging to know what to do or how to take care of your loved one who may be at a higher risk of contracting this virus. This is especially true if they have an advanced illness. At WV Caring, our goal is to...
Finding hospice sooner is a common wish amongst our patients. WV Caring is well known for providing the highest standard of hospice care for the past 37 years. Known for taking on the complicated diagnoses that others won’t, WV Caring is ready to serve the most...
Home, family, love, comfort, dignity, community and well-being are all signs of good, quality life. Excellent quality of life is what we would want for our loved ones with an advanced illness, right? WV Caring is committed to providing your loved one with the care...
September is recognized as Blood Cancer Awareness Month to bring attention to the types of blood cancers like leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma. Blood cancers form in the bone marrow where it creates blood, or in the lymphatic system that protects us from infections. In...
“People should open their arms to hospice much sooner,” Betsy Pyle, whose husband received hospice care, said. Unfortunately, families and their loved ones wait too long before seeking out hospice options. According to the National Hospice and Palliative Care...
Cancer affects everyone differently. The battle of cancer is influenced by many factors from the patient’s environment, support system, lifestyle to their past experiences. The physical and emotional effects can be terrifying, overwhelming, and weighing for the...
At WV Caring, we know that living with an advanced illness can be overwhelming. We understand this challenging time you are experiencing, and our team wants you to know that you are not alone. We’re often asked which kind of care does my loved one need: home health or...
