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.
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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 »
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 »
Gifts: What Can’t be Wrapped
by Jim Cooper So, what comes to your mind when you think about the whole concept of gifts? For those… Read more »
Hospice Provides Comfort and Peace
by Patti Ellis McMurry, Vice President of Access, Hospice Cleveland County The term ‘hospice’ originally meant a place of rest… 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 »
Hospice, How Can You Not?
by Carol Lynn Vrana, Upstate Director, Lutheran Hospice and BeWell Home Services As we all do many times, I often… Read more »
Dementia Doesn’t Have to be Devastating
by Mary B. Lee, Certified Trainer, Positive Approach(TM) My journey with dementia began in 2004 when my mother was diagnosed with… Read more »
