Unfortunate politics cause public to miss out on information about hospice carePalliative and hospice care have gained more interest from the public in recent years as personal stories and concrete statistics made clear the many benefits of this specialized care....

New study demonstrates the gap between hospice care and traditional careStudies that prove the effectiveness of hospice are a favorite topic on this blog, and a new one, described here in a quote from an About.com article by RN Angela Morrow, has some telling figures...

Hospice Care Corporation's Dr. D.R. Davis Golf Classic was the subject of more local news coverage, this time from WBOY 12 TV. Here's a sample:Sunday's fundraiser helps pay for patients who can't pay for care or don't have insurance."It's a win-win situation for us,...

The Hospice Care Corporation's 22nd annual DR. D.R. Davis Golf Tournament this past weekend received some nice coverage from WDTV. A quote:Sponsors said this tournament is definitely a worthy cause. "It's a tough thing to have happen in your family," said Steve...

by Allen JessonRecently I wrote an article for family members of patients who could benefit from hospice care and/or palliative care, in which I discussed the factors that physicians must consider in referring hospice or palliative care options to their patients. In...

People have concerns besides simply prolonging their lives. Surveys of patients with terminal illness find that their top priorities include, in addition to avoiding suffering, being with family, having the touch of others, being mentally aware, and not becoming a...

Recent changes to President Obama's health care bill have once again eliminated the possibility of patients receiving both hospital and hospice care simultaneously, a decision that, if it remains unchanged, will hurt the lives of many. A post on The Times Record's...

In a study that sheds new light on the effects of end-of-life care, doctors have found that patients with terminal lung cancer who began receiving palliative care immediately upon diagnosis not only were happier, more mobile and in less pain as the end neared — but...

Hospice Care's Camp Nabe received yet more coverage this past week, with WBOY12 News spreading word of the free bereavement camp. A quote:About 40 kids 7-17 years old attended Camp Nabe in Preston County for an bereavement camp this weekend. All-weekend long, the kids...

Hospice Care wants to announce its plans and progress for the Tygart Golf Classic. The charity golf tournament will benefit patient care for those with terminal illnesses. It will be held on Saturday, July 24, 2010 at the Tygart Lake Golf Course.“A lot of people get...

The loss of a loved one is a difficult time in life, especially for children, who are often confused and unsure of how to express themselves. To lend a hand, Hospice Care hosts a free Bereavement Camp named Camp Knabe every year. WDTV reports:Jaylan Bohanna lost her...

Hospice Care Corporation wants to say thank you to the Taylor County Relay for Life committee for such a wonderful event. “We enjoyed being part of the community and giving back,” said Stephanie Hott, Hospice Care’s Relay Captain.Hospice Care raised over $1,300 for...

Hospice care continues to grow in popularity as more doctors and members of the public are educated both about their choices and the realities of hospice care. Parade magazine reports:In 2008, an estimated 1.45 million Americans were treated in 4850 hospice...

Once again, Hospice Care Corporation will be hosting its Tygart Golf Classic on Saturday, July 24th at the Tygart Lake Golf Course. All proceeds from the tournament will support the mission of Hospice Care Corporation, which provides vital patient care for the...

by Allen JessonPatients and their families are usually overwhelmed when faced with the diagnosis of terminal illness. Many patients are symptom-free until an illness or hospitalization reveals they have a life-limiting condition. Suddenly, everything changes. Feelings...

by Ben PateBeing told that you are dying and that you need to have hospice care can be very difficult to handle. This is care that is offered only to those who are dying, and generally have less than six months to live. While it is a hard choice, it can often be a...

For most people, the word "hospice" conjures up one thought - death. Yet in the years I have worked for hospice, I cannot ever remember caring for a dead person. The people cared for by hospice are very much alive - and most want to live as fully and as comfortably as...

Dealing with the realities of death is often difficult, but when the conditions are right, making the choice to commit to hospice care can extend patient's lives. St. Louis Today reports:One study at the University of Michigan showed that cancer patients who chose...

Since 2007 Congress and Medicare have realized that, with medical advances such as the CT-Scan, PET-Scan, open heart and by-pass surgery, radiation and chemotherapy that Medicare could not insist that hospice patients cannot take advantage of these possibilities,...

Many have been concerned that the changing Medicare programs will cease to provide hospice care but, as this quote from Investors.com explains, the new programs will actually open up more opportunities for patients:People in hospice care no longer have to give up...

Three mornings a week Kelsey Crawford starts her day in the company of an 89-year-old woman with short white hair. As she enters the home of the woman, she sees her sitting comfortably with a blanket snuggly wrapped around her body. Her head barely reaches the height...

One issue that prevents some from utilizing hospice care is the simple fact that many doctors are resistant to discussing such issues with their patients until it may be too late to do so. This was the topic of a recent survey, described in the following quote from a...

When Hospice Care Corporation’s Regional Inpatient Care Center opened one year ago, their goal was to provide their patients with the highest level of service in a home-like caring manner. But, you’ll find that the Hospice Care Regional Inpatient Center is quite...

by Karen WilliamsA hospice is defined as a medical facility providing emotional and mental health care services for patients who are terminally ill along with their families. A CNA providing services in a hospice, is generally referred to as hospice CNA. A CNA with...

by Rebecca Sharp ColmerHospice provides support and care for persons in the last phases of incurable diseases so that they may live as fully and comfortably as possible. Hospice recognizes dying as part of the normal process of living and focuses on maintaining the...

What if I told you about an organization you could call when your elderly parent became so seriously ill that it appeared unlikely she’d recover?What if I told you that this organization would send well trained nurses to see your parent, aides to lend a hand with...

by Samuel Oliver, author of, "What the Dying Teach Us: Lessons on Living"Hospice patients come to our care after being cut, burned, and poisoned. Surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation treatment are the normative methods of care for most of the patients who enter a...

Your family member, sick and in pain, is in a hospital or nursing home and no one is available to help because the person is the next room is in critical condition and the entire floor staff is rushing around to help this person. You empathize thinking that if you...

It’s time to hit the trail. Hospice Care Corporation is once again hosting its Preston County “Walk or Bike for Hospice”. This year’s event will take place on Sunday, May 2nd at the Rail Trail parking lot on Rt. 92 in Reedsville, WV.By participating you will not only...

Finding a hospice that answers all your concerns could be a challenging affair, both physically and mentally. Hospice information is available in plenty, and the important point is to look for the right care that understands your individual needs.Initially you will...