Questions to Ask Hospice

  Questions to Ask Hospice Once you decide that hospice is right for you or for your loved one, a doctor, hospital, or nursing facility may recommend a specific hospice provider. However, families are free to interview and choose any approved hospice provider that they prefer. San Antonio has numerous hospice organizations to choose from… Continue reading Questions to Ask Hospice

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Tips for Medication Management

TIPS FOR MEDICATION MANAGEMENT Managing medications can be challenging, especially for seniors who take numerous medications daily. Staying on top of and organizing your medications can make life not only easier but safer. Below are some helpful tips for managing your medications. Valuable Tips For Managing Your Medications* by Valleywise Health Use a Pill Box… Continue reading Tips for Medication Management

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Hospice is NOT a Place!

Hospice Comes to Wherever You Call Home St. John’s Hospice team will come to you and provide compassionate care wherever you call home.  Whether you reside in your home, hospital, a residential facility, or in a long-term care facility, you can receive hospice care surrounded by your friends and family in a place that is… Continue reading Hospice is NOT a Place!

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Right Time for Hospice

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WHEN IS THE RIGHT TIME FOR HOSPICE? Making the decision to start hospice care for your loved one can be extremely overwhelming because it means facing the possibility that end of life may be near. But making that decision will grant access to an array of supportive care and assistance to the patient and the… Continue reading Right Time for Hospice

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Fall Prevention in Hospice #4

HOW TO PREVENT A FALL FOR SENIORS Falls are a critical concern for seniors because falls can cause serious injuries or even death.  The body changes during the aging process and poor eyesight or hearing can make you more susceptible to a fall.  But besides illness or physical conditions, poor lighting and clutter can also… Continue reading Fall Prevention in Hospice #4

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