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.
Tag: hospice and palliative care
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 »
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 »
Hospice Provides Hope
by Lance Danko, Area Vice President-Hospice PruittHealth Many people often equate hospice care as “the end” or with the thought… Read more »
Hospice: Then and Now
by Larry Dawalt, Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region What do you think of when you hear the word hospice? For… Read more »
Palliative Medicine and Quality of Life
Can Palliative Medicine Improve my Quality of Life Now? by Beth Martin, RN, MSN, ACNP-BC, ACHPN Rosa and Bill have… Read more »
Together Again: Mind, Body and Spririt
by Carol Anne Lawler, Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region I don’t know about you, but I tend to get… Read more »
Volunteering for Hospice
Submitted by: Denise Parsons, Administrator Caris Healthcare (Hospice) Volunteers provide important services to hospice organizations and the people they serve…. Read more »
