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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

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!

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY FROM ST. JOHN’S HOSPICE St. John’s Hospice would like to sincerely thank all of our service men and women who fight for our freedom.  Today is a day to reflect on all the freedoms and liberties that this day represents.  Someone who is facing a terminal illness may fear that they have… Continue reading Happy Independence Day from St. John’s Hospice

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

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

TAKING THE “BITE” OUT OF THE WORD HOSPICE Many patients and their families decline hospice care because they feel the patient is not ready to die.  The word hospice is a terrifying word because it is associated with end-of-life, but the confusion is that most people do not understand what hospice is and how it… Continue reading Taking the “BITE” out of the word Hospice

SAFETY TIPS FOR USING SUPPLEMENTAL OXYGEN Using home oxygen therapy is typically safe, but it does bring some safety hazards. Your medical provider may prescribe home oxygen therapy if you are needing more oxygen than your body takes in. While the oxygen is not flammable it can make flammable materials ignite faster. Listed below are… Continue reading SAFETY TIP FOR USING SUPPLEMENTAL OXYGEN

April is International Stress Awareness Month Stress kills. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), people with high levels of chronic stress are more likely to contribute to death by many causes including heart disease and stroke. It is also linked to major depression and other anxiety disorders. Stress has been around since the beginning… Continue reading April is International Stress Awareness Month

“Our patients change daily, so each encounter brings a fresh set of physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual needs, each of which we are called to address.  In addition, the imperative that we fully, completely, and immediately document all aspects of each encounter has never been more real.  As we let our professional curiosity direct… Continue reading Documentation | Understanding It’s Importance

“Shake, shiver and shovel!” That’s what The Farmers’ Almanac says about the coming Winter weather which predicts a colder than normal winter with more snowfall than usual this year. Although most meteorologists don’t put much stock in the almanac, many people do…