Despite increasing awareness, many myths still surround hospice care, leading to underutilization of its services. Tara Connolly, Vice President of VIA Health Partners, addresses these misconceptions, revealing the true nature of hospice as a compassionate, patient-centered philosophy of care. From clarifying that hospice is not a place but a focus on comfort, to debunking the idea that hospice care is expensive, Connolly explains how hospice supports patients in living their best possible life, even in the face of terminal illness.
Category: Hospice and Palliative Care Articles
Please Don’t use the “H” Word!
In **”Please Don’t use the ‘H’ Word!”** Andrew Weems, a hospice chaplain, explores the emotional complexities surrounding the word “hospice.” For some, it brings discomfort, while for others it offers comfort and support. Weems highlights the compassionate care that hospice teams provide, addressing the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of both patients and families. Through personalized care plans and the dedication of skilled professionals, hospice is designed to improve the quality of life in a patient’s final days, offering a “comforting hand” through life’s inevitable journey.
Through Dimly Lit Eyes
By Carmen Moize, RN, Director of Hospice Services, Interim Healthcare of Greenville, SC The day room was bustling with activities,… Read more »
A Family Fable Living Your Best Life When Life Matters Most
By Bob Warren; Chief Development Officer, Family Hospice Once upon a time, John and Nancy were living the good life…. Read more »
The Other Side of The Bed
By Charmaine Harris, RN, BSN, CCM, Hospice of the Upstate Throughout many years of nursing, I have had the privilege… Read more »
Debunking the Myths of Palliative Care
By Tara Connolly, VIA Health Partners Palliative care (pronounced pal-lee-uh-tiv) is specialized medical care for people with serious illness that… Read more »
Personalized Care and Compassion: When Patients and Families Need it Most
Personalized Care and Compassion: When Patients and Families Need it Most When the Time Comes: Adding Life and Love to… Read more »
Dementia Caregiver Support Services
Dementia Caregiver Support Services One night, I woke up and my husband was gone. He’d simply walked out of the… Read more »
Time for Everything
Time for Everything By Jason Willis Administrator-Heartland Hospice As we begin to age it’s not uncommon to reflect over… Read more »
Good Grief
Grief is the last act of love we have to give to those we loved. Where there is deep grief, there was great love.
