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  When Is An Alzheimer’s Patient Ready For Hospice Care?  If you have a loved one who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, you might be worried about how to care for them. These conditions worsen over time, and you may be wondering if your loved one is ready for hospice care.  If… Continue reading When Is An Alzheimer’s Patient Ready For Hospice Care?

  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

  HOSPICE CARE ENRICHES QUALITY OF LIFE Hospice care is a special kind of care that is centered around the final months of life and helps to improve the quality of life of an individual.  Hospice care is a team-oriented approach to expert medical care, pain management, as well as emotional and spiritual support that… Continue reading HOSPICE CARE ENRICHES QUALITY OF LIFE

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