TIPS FOR MEDICATION MANAGEMENT Managing medications can be challenging, especially for seniors who take numerous medications daily. Staying on top...

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY FROM ST. JOHN’S HOSPICE St. John’s Hospice would like to sincerely thank all of our service men...

WHEN IS THE RIGHT TIME FOR HOSPICE? Making the decision to start hospice care for your loved one can be...

HOW TO PREVENT A FALL FOR SENIORS Falls are a critical concern for seniors because falls can cause serious injuries...

TAKING THE “BITE” OUT OF THE WORD HOSPICE Many patients and their families decline hospice care because they feel the...

SAFETY TIPS FOR USING SUPPLEMENTAL OXYGEN Using home oxygen therapy is typically safe, but it does bring some safety hazards....

April is International Stress Awareness Month Stress kills. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), people with high levels of...

“Our patients change daily, so each encounter brings a fresh set of physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual needs, each...

“Shake, shiver and shovel!” That’s what The Farmers’ Almanac says about the coming Winter weather which predicts a colder than...

Each year, as the weather begins to shift to welcome Fall, I feel giddy. Warm drinks, fires in the fireplace,...

This question was asked by the daughter of a 91-year-old homebound patient, Lilly, who had just been discharged from Medicare...

Home healthcare is often confused with private duty homecare. However, while home healthcare may include some home care services, it...

"As many as 91% of seniors around the world with a cognitive impairment go undiagnosed." "Between 2000 and 2019, deaths...

Falls can occur anytime, anyplace, and for a variety of reasons. Hazards in the home are a common cause, however,...

For many, summer is the time to enjoy nature and the great outdoors. And what better way to spend a...