by InnerAction | Jul 7, 2010 | Blog Archive
Hospice care continues to grow in popularity as more doctors and members of the public are educated both about their choices and the realities of hospice care. Parade magazine reports:In 2008, an estimated 1.45 million Americans were treated in 4850 hospice...
by InnerAction | Jun 30, 2010 | Blog Archive
Once again, Hospice Care Corporation will be hosting its Tygart Golf Classic on Saturday, July 24th at the Tygart Lake Golf Course. All proceeds from the tournament will support the mission of Hospice Care Corporation, which provides vital patient care for the...
by InnerAction | Jun 17, 2010 | Blog Archive
by Allen JessonPatients and their families are usually overwhelmed when faced with the diagnosis of terminal illness. Many patients are symptom-free until an illness or hospitalization reveals they have a life-limiting condition. Suddenly, everything changes. Feelings...
by InnerAction | Jun 14, 2010 | Blog Archive
by Ben PateBeing told that you are dying and that you need to have hospice care can be very difficult to handle. This is care that is offered only to those who are dying, and generally have less than six months to live. While it is a hard choice, it can often be a...
by InnerAction | Jun 10, 2010 | Blog Archive
For most people, the word “hospice” conjures up one thought – death. Yet in the years I have worked for hospice, I cannot ever remember caring for a dead person. The people cared for by hospice are very much alive – and most want to live as...
by InnerAction | Jun 7, 2010 | Blog Archive
Dealing with the realities of death is often difficult, but when the conditions are right, making the choice to commit to hospice care can extend patient’s lives. St. Louis Today reports:One study at the University of Michigan showed that cancer patients who...
