by WV Caring | Feb 2, 2022 | Blog Articles, End of Life
If seeing your family, ordering your affairs, and having end-of-life conversations concerning your last wishes is important to you––you’re not alone. Ninety percent of Americans desire some form of contact with their family before passing away, but only thirty percent...
by WV Caring | Nov 10, 2021 | Grief & Loss
Grief is a profoundly human response to loss and is reflected by different people in a variety of ways. Loss can be particularly devastating to a child as he or she attempts to rationalize their situation or learn to cope with feelings of pain. Adults, as well, grieve...
by WV Caring | Sep 22, 2021 | About Us Articles, Blog Archive, Blog Articles, End of Life, Hospice Care
You’ve been working hard your whole life, and you deserve something that proves it. (Hospice) Since entering the workforce you’ve been paying into the Medicare Trust Fund, the national health insurance program for people 65 years and older. In fact, 1.45% of your...
by WV Caring | May 25, 2021 | End of Life, Hospice Care
If a family member or friend is battling a terminal illness, the final stages in their life can be a stressful, challenging and emotional time for you and them. You may find that treatment stops working, the symptoms of the disease increase, and their quality of life...
by WV Caring | May 12, 2021 | End of Life, Grief & Loss, Hospice Care
When a patient faces a medical crisis or end-of-life, their disease’s physical aspects are often the focus. Sometimes, this can cause their related emotional and spiritual pain to be overlooked. However, even though research is in its early stages, there is...
