by WV Caring | Sep 5, 2018 | Blog Articles
As you grow older, you change. Your body behaves in a way that it didn’t before. Don’t let these changes get you by surprise. You can live a full life, and enjoy it. Aging healthy is important. Learn more about how your body can change and what you can do to keep...
by WV Caring | Aug 22, 2018 | Blog Articles
It is vital to everyone involved that your loved one who has an advanced illness gets the best care and support they need. Having the hospice care conversation can be tough, especially when it is started by other family members. A loved one may not think they need...
by WV Caring | Aug 15, 2018 | Blog Articles, Palliative Care
Advance care planning doesn’t need to wait for your golden years. In fact, at any age, a medical crisis could leave you too ill to make your healthcare decisions. For example, do you ever remember driving by the scene of a bad accident and saying, “I hope they are...
by WV Caring | Aug 6, 2018 | News, News Articles
[av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=”] This year marks the 30th annual golf tournament in honor of Dr. D.R. Davis, a local doctor who made a difference in the community. The tournament will be held at the Preston Country Club in Kingwood, WV on...
by WV Caring | Jul 18, 2018 | Blog Archive, Blog Articles
Home, family, love, comfort, dignity, community and well-being are all signs of a good life. When you or a loved one is diagnosed with an advanced illness, the story line can change. West Virginia Caring is an organization of highly trained medical professionals and...
by WV Caring | Jul 9, 2018 | News, News Articles
THE EVENT Children who have suffered the loss of a parent or loved one, along with family members or guardians, will be attending the July 10, 2018 Taylor Swift concert thanks to West Virginia Caring and its community partners. WV Caring (a non-profit hospice serving...
by WV Caring | Jun 27, 2018 | Blog Archive, Blog Articles, Palliative Care
[av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=”] An illness, whether it’s curable, chronic or life-threatening can be a difficult thing to come to terms with. During this time, pain management, symptom relief or emotional support may not be the first...
by WV Caring | Jun 13, 2018 | Blog Archive, Blog Articles
[av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=”] In May 2018, WV Caring received the 2018 Hospice Honors Award for providing exceptional care to their patients as categorized by Hospice CAHPS survey results. This honor was given by HEALTHCAREfirst, the...
by WV Caring | May 9, 2018 | Blog Articles
Being the primary caregiver for a terminally ill loved one usually means providing around-the-clock care with nearly every aspect of your loved one’s daily life. All of this is done to ensure your loved one’s well-being and comfort. WV Caring understands the crucial...
by WV Caring | May 4, 2018 | News, News Articles
West Virginia Caring has been named a 2018 Hospice Honors recipient by HEALTHCAREfirst, the leading provider of Web-based home health and hospice software, billing and coding services, CAHPS surveys and advanced analytics. Hospice Honors is a prestigious program that...