Honoring PTSD Awareness Day

Honoring PTSD Awareness Day

Providing Specialized Care for Veterans in Hospice On PTSD Awareness Day (June 27th), we highlight the profound impact of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the importance of specialized care for veterans. It’s estimated that at some point in their lives, 7 out...

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Global ALS Recognition

Global ALS Recognition

Every year, on June 21st, the International Alliance of ALS/MND Associations observes an important day of recognition for ALS/MND—a disease that impacts individuals in every country across the globe. This global awareness day serves as a rallying point to unite people...

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Honoring Nursing Assistants

Honoring Nursing Assistants

Celebrating Their Dedication and Compassionate Care During Nursing Assistants Week, we shine a spotlight on the remarkable contributions of nursing assistants in hospice care. These compassionate professionals play a pivotal role in providing essential support,...

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Our C.A.R.E. Program

Our C.A.R.E. Program

We are proud to introduce the implementation of our C.A.R.E. Program. C.A.R.E. adds another layer of service to caring for our patients and families. We will assess and monitor the patient’s evolving needs and help families and caregivers locate equipment, and...

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World Multiple Sclerosis Day

World Multiple Sclerosis Day

May 30th is World Multiple Sclerosis Day, celebrating global solidarity and hope for the future. The theme for World MS Day 2020-2023 is 'connections.' MS Connections focuses on establishing connections within the community, encouraging self-reflection, and access to...

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National Nurses Week

National Nurses Week

National Nurses Week, celebrated annually on May 6-12th, is a time to recognize and appreciate nurses' hard work and dedication across the United States. We want to focus on hospice nurses, who play a vital role in providing compassionate care to patients and their...

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National Doctors’ Day

National Doctors’ Day

March 30th is National Doctors Day — and what better day to recognize everything our physicians and medical directors do for our hospice and palliative care patients and their families. The first Doctors Day was held in Georgia on March 30th, 1933. The wife of a...

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Patient Safety Awareness Week

Patient Safety Awareness Week

Patient Safety Awareness Week is from March 12, 2023, to March 15, 2023. This annual recognition event encourages people to learn more about healthcare safety. Some studies suggest that up to 400,000 people die in the U.S. each year as a result of preventable medical...

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National Social Work Month

National Social Work Month

This National Social Work Month, we wanted to shine a light on hospice and palliative care social workers and all they do to help ensure our patients receive attentive care that meets — and exceeds — their needs. Social Work Month runs from Wednesday, March 1, 2023,...

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National Kidney Month

National Kidney Month

March is National Kidney Month, an important time to recognize everything our kidneys do for our bodies and learn how to optimize our kidney health. Kidneys work to keep us healthy in the following ways: Regulate fluid levels Activate vitamin D for healthy bones...

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National Caregivers Day

National Caregivers Day

National Caregivers Day is a time to recognize the selfless physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual support work of caregivers. In 2015, Providers Association for Home Health & Hospice Agencies established National Caregivers Day on the third Friday of February...

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American Heart Month

American Heart Month

February is American Heart Month, highlighting the number 1 killer of all Americans, heart disease. Today, there are nearly 20 million Americans living with coronary heart disease (CHD) or stroke. When you hear the word "heart," your mind probably goes immediately to...

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4 Types of Hospice Care

4 Types of Hospice Care

When you're looking for care for a loved one who is dying, it's important to understand how hospice works and what kind of care can be expected.  Hospice care is a form of end-of-life treatment focused on pain management and comfort rather than curing the...

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Does Medicare Pay for Hospice?

Does Medicare Pay for Hospice?

The short answer is yes! Medicare pays for hospice. One of the biggest questions for Medicare beneficiaries is whether or not it will pay for hospice care. The answer is yes, but some specific qualifications need to be met in order to qualify. Medicare covers hospice...

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Shape Up US Month

Shape Up US Month

Shape Up US is an organization that works to end the epidemic of obesity across America. Their campaign and community-based efforts hope to make it easier for people to make healthier choices. In addition, they support individuals and communities that work towards...

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HIV/AIDS Awareness Month

HIV/AIDS Awareness Month

In the United States alone, 1.2 million people are living with HIV/AIDS today. Unfortunately, that number continues to grow by about 20,000 new cases every year. And while we've made incredible strides in treatment and prevention over the past few decades (thanks in...

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International Volunteers Day

International Volunteers Day

On December 5, 2022, International Volunteers Day will be celebrated in more than 100 countries around the world, including the United States. Taking place annually on December 5th, it's a great opportunity to recognize the people who selflessly give their time and...

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World AIDS Day

World AIDS Day

With the goal of ending the HIV and AIDS epidemic by 2030, World AIDS Day is a time to reflect on how far we have come and how much work remains. In just 30 years, we've seen over an 80% decrease in new infections worldwide. But there are still over 38 million people...

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National COPD Awareness Month

National COPD Awareness Month

National COPD Awareness Month is an annual reminder of the more than 16 million Americans diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and the millions more who are currently undiagnosed.  We will be focusing on what causes COPD, as well as how you...

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Lung Cancer Awareness Month

Lung Cancer Awareness Month

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, which raises awareness about the importance of lung health and encourages people to take steps toward improving their own. This year's Lung Cancer Awareness Month focuses on educating about lung cancer risks, how to recognize...

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Honor Veterans Day

Honor Veterans Day

Veterans Day is not just another holiday. It's a chance to remember the sacrifices that so many have made for our country and to honor the veterans who served in the military. It's a time to celebrate their courage and strength and the ways they have made our country...

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the causes and symptoms of breast cancer and ways to prevent it. It's also an opportunity to discuss how hospice and palliative care can help women and men improve their quality of life while...

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Falls Prevention Day

Falls Prevention Day

Falls Prevention Day is an annual observance that promotes awareness about the dangers of falling, especially for older adults. Falls are one of the leading causes of injury among older adults. Each year, about 36 million falls are reported among older...

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Aging Awareness Day

Aging Awareness Day

National HIV and Aging Awareness Day is a time to reflect on how older adults are affected by HIV. Wherever they are in their lives, we must ensure they have access to the services and support they need to live healthy and meaningful lives. It's also a day to consider...

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National Assisted Living Week

National Assisted Living Week

National Assisted Living Week is a time to celebrate the people who make assisted living possible and the communities that support them. The celebration began in 1995 and has been taking place every year since. It's also a time to reflect on the future of this growing...

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World Alzheimer’s Month

World Alzheimer’s Month

September is World Alzheimer's Month, an international campaign designed to raise awareness and money as well as challenge the stigma around Alzheimer's disease. The Alzheimer's Association estimates that there are more than 6 million Americans living with Alzheimer's...

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When is Hospice Recommended?

When is Hospice Recommended?

Hospice is an invaluable service for patients and their caregivers alike to help manage the physical and emotional pain that comes with terminal illness. However, many people aren’t sure when the right time to enter hospice care is. Please keep reading to learn more...

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Is Hospice Care the Answer?

Is Hospice Care the Answer?

Healthcare providers often bring up hospice care when a loved one receives a terminal illness diagnosis. But if you have no prior experience with hospice care, other than what you’ve seen on TV and in the movies, you may be unsure whether or not hospice care is the...

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World Lung Cancer Day

World Lung Cancer Day

August 1st is World Lung Cancer Day, an important day to raise awareness about a disease that affects the hospice and palliative care community significantly. Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers and kills more people yearly than colon, breast, and prostate...

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Veterans Hospice Care

Veterans Hospice Care

Military service is commendable and noble. But, it’s also highly demanding and can take a lifelong toll on a veteran’s physical, mental, and emotional health. The good news is that hospice care is available for our nation’s veterans to help them increase their quality...

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Commemorating D-Day

Commemorating D-Day

On June 6, Missouri Palliative & Hospice Care commemorates one of the most significant moments in history: D-Day, the day that Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy, initiating the final chapter of Nazi tyranny. Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower called the...

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PTSD Awareness Month

PTSD Awareness Month

June is recognized as National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Month. The month is intended to raise awareness about the disorder and issues that come with it, reduce the stigma associated with the condition and help people suffering from PTSD’s invisible wounds...

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ALS Awareness Month

ALS Awareness Month

May is designated as ALS Awareness Month, a time to increase awareness about the disease and the severe physical, emotional, and financial burdens it creates for people living with ALS and their families and caregivers. Keep reading to learn more about the disease and...

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National Stroke Awareness Month

National Stroke Awareness Month

National Stroke Awareness Month is a yearly event held in May with the goal of making Americans aware that they may be able to ‘Save a Life’ of someone experiencing a stroke. The month is run by the American Stroke Association to help people ‘Save a Life’ by raising...

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May is Older Americans Month

May is Older Americans Month

Every May, the Administration for Community Living leads our country in the observance of Older Americans Month. This year, Older Americans Month is focused on aging in place. In other words, how older Americans can stay in their homes and live independently for as...

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Celebrating World Health Day

Celebrating World Health Day

April 7th, 2022, is World Health Day. The date of April 7th marks the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1948. The theme for 2022’s World Health Day is Our Planet, Our Health. Our Planet, Our Health Amid a pandemic, increasing...

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World Kidney Day 2022

World Kidney Day 2022

On March 10, 2022, healthcare providers, counselors, hospice care workers, patients, and communities around the world will come together to celebrate World Kidney Day. The World Kidney Day Joint Steering Committee has declared 2022 as the year of “kidney health for...

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National Caregivers Day

National Caregivers Day

February 18 is National Caregivers Day, an important day to draw attention to the selfless work hospice and palliative caregivers do all over the nation. On average, caregivers spend 13 days per month on their duties, including laundry, house cleaning, transportation,...

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World Cancer Day

World Cancer Day

Friday, February 4th, is World Cancer Day, a day aimed at preventing millions of cancer-related deaths each year by raising awareness and education about cancer and by pressing governments and individuals around the globe to take action in the fight against cancer....

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Does Hospice Care Mean Death?

Does Hospice Care Mean Death?

Hospice is not a death sentence. Unfortunately, there’s an association in our society between hospice care and death. But, this is not reality. Hospice care helps patients live their lives to the fullest — in the most comfort and peace — no matter how long they are in...

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What is Hospice Care?

What is Hospice Care?

Hospice care is an exceptional kind of care focusing on the quality of life for terminally ill patients and their caregivers. Hospice care provides compassionate care for people in the final stages of incurable diseases to allow them to live as fully and comfortably...

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Grief and the Holidays

Grief and the Holidays

The holidays are a time for cheer, warm fuzzy feelings, and family. But, for people who have just lost loved ones or are dealing with their loved one’s terminal illness, the holidays can be an extremely lonely and depressing time. It’s important to know that you’re...

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World HIV/AIDS Day

World HIV/AIDS Day

December 1st is World HIV/AIDS Day. This year’s theme for HIV/AIDS Day is“Ending the HIV Epidemic: Equitable Access, Everyone’s Voice.” Since 1988, organizations and individuals worldwide have observed World HIV/AIDS Day to bring attention to the HIV epidemic and...

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COPD Awareness Month

COPD Awareness Month

November is National COPD Awareness Month. Nearly 16 million American adults live with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a disease that kills more than 150,000 people in the U.S. and more than 3.2 million annually across the globe. Keep reading to learn...

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Veterans Day

Veterans Day

We wanted to take some time this Veterans Day to commemorate all of the veterans who have served our country. Each year, on November 11th, we gather to pay respect to those who have served for our nation’s freedom. While we celebrate the admirable service of these...

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Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple Sclerosis

Many Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients and their families turn to hospice and palliative care to ensure their final days together are filled with comfort, harmony, and the best care. MS is a condition that worsens over time, meaning as the disease progresses, more care...

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American Diabetes Month

American Diabetes Month

November is American Diabetes Month — a month set aside to recognize and bring awareness surrounding a condition that affects almost one in five Americans. Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects blood sugar and insulin. National Diabetes Month comes with many...

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women. Statistics show that around one in eight women in the U.S. will get breast cancer at some point in their lives. Women between the ages of 40 to 49 are encouraged...

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Liver Awareness Month

Liver Awareness Month

October is Liver Awareness Month — a month designated as a time to recognize and raise awareness about the importance of liver health and the causes of liver disease. Our livers serve many vital functions, including: Breaking down, creating, and balancing nutrients...

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Aging Awareness Day

Aging Awareness Day

September 18th is National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day. The holiday is intended to call attention to the growing number of people living full and long lives with HIV and all of the aging-related challenges that come with HIV prevention, testing, treatment, and...

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Grandparents Day

Grandparents Day

September 12th is National Grandparents Day — a day that’s dedicated to celebrating grandparents! Being a grandparent is an amazing and heartwarming venture, but did you know that studies have shown that grandparents and grandchildren have a special connection that...

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World Alzheimer’s Month

World Alzheimer’s Month

September is World Alzheimer’s Month. The international campaign is intended to raise awareness and money as well as challenge the stigma around Alzheimer’s.   World Alzheimer’s Month is a good time for a refresher on what Alzheimer’s is and its symptoms,...

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National Grief Awareness Day

National Grief Awareness Day

August 30th is National Grief Awareness Day. Why would somebody create a day celebrating grief? The day was created by Angie Cartwright in 2014. Cartwright was familiar with loss and became consumed by her grief. She wanted to find a way to support other people going...

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Happy Birthday, Medicare!

Happy Birthday, Medicare!

Medicare’s and Medicaid’s birthday is July 30, 1965. We wanted to take a moment to say “Happy Birthday” to one of the United States’ most outstanding healthcare achievements. On July 30, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the nation’s federal health insurance...

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 National HIV Testing Day

 National HIV Testing Day

June 27 is recognized as National HIV Testing Day across the nation. Knowing your HIV status helps you stay healthy. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), around 1.2 million people in the U.S. are living with HIV. Perhaps...

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National PTSD Awareness Day

National PTSD Awareness Day

National PTSD Awareness Day is commemorated every June 27th. PTSD stands for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. PTSD occurs in people of all ethnicities, nationalities, cultures, ages, and occupations. It affects about 3.5 percent of American adults each year,...

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