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The holiday season is upon us and it is a very special opportunity to celebrate the life of loved ones. You can remember loved ones who have passed away or honor those living and those who are suffering illnesses. West Virginia Caring’s annual Light up A Life event begins now and continues through the end of the year.
The WV Caring Staff, Elkins High School staff and students, Elkins Police and Mayor came together to honor a wish for Austin Van Pelt, an 18 year-old patient of ours. Austin wanted to ride a bus to Elkins High School to visit some of his former classmates; but it did not stop there. The Bat Signal came on and Batman drove in his Batmobile from Huntington, WV’s Gotham City, to see Austin and lead a Hope Rally with the entire student body and to help raise funds for Austin’s family.
Americans are living longer and healthier lives than ever before. Yet inevitably – 100% of us will die, and the clear majority will experience debilitating advanced illness for which curative treatment is no longer effective.
November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, and I encourage fellow West Virginians to be more aware of the innovative and compassionate end-of-life care available throughout the Mountain State.
November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. Advanced illness organizations nationwide are reaching out to raise awareness about these often-misunderstood benefits which are covered by Medicare Part A and most commercial insurance plans.
Caregiving is not an easy task whether it is paid or unpaid. It can take its toll on people responsible for the day to day living of older adults, those with limited mobility or impairment and seniors nearing end of life. In the US, there are over 39 million...
As the number of senior drivers increase, many families are concerned about the safety of their loved ones and those surrounding them on the roads and in the community.
Hospice Care Corporation recently signed a Joint Operating Agreement with its longtime collaborative partner, Capital Caring of the Maryland, Virginia and DC region. This exciting development formalizes a collaboration that has been occurring for nearly 10 years and...
Senator Joe Manchin III encourages West Virginians to learn about hospice in this new PSA that will be broadcast around the state.
A trailblazer at heart, Davis feels compelled to make sure everyone knows that hospice care is available and that they’re entitled to it. She did that in West Virginia: Hospice Care Corporation is the largest hospice in the state, serving 12 counties. “I feel people...
The West Virginia Hospice Council recently produced this public service announcement to help increase awareness of hospice and what we can do to help your loved ones when the time is right.
Improving mental and physical well-being with...video games? Video games are absolutely massive among the younger generations, but can you believe researchers are discovering they may hold health benefits for those of us in our golden years? Bloomberg's Paul Allen...
Eating well is simpler than you think In today's world it's easy to fall into unhealthy eating habits. Fast food, delivery services, and the plethora of frozen options bring us quick gratification, but too often leave our bodies lacking vital nutrients.The folks at...
Don't let myths stop you from seeking the end-of-life care that's best for you We believe it is every individual's right to choose the type of end-of-life care that's right for them. Unfortunately, myths surrounding hospice care can prevent many from taking an...
Making your home a safer place Falls in the home are a leading cause of preventable injury as we age, so it only makes sense to do what we can do avoid the factors that cause them. We came across an article by Judy Costlow, written for the National Women's Health...
Join us as we tee off for a good cause once again Sunday, July 12 marks the return of our Canaan Valley Golf Classic, and we're excited to get out there with you and have some fun! The two-person scramble start tournament is open to individuals or premade teams, and...
Simple ways to improve your quality of life As we age there are certainly health issues we cannot prevent, but there are many that we can simply by making a few lifestyle changes. Along with eating well and getting exercise, the doctors at MedicineNet have put...
Make these 5 simple changes to help your heart stay healthy Heart disease is one of the leading types of preventable illness, and the good news is that there are some easy lifestyle changes you can make to keep that ticker going strong! We came across this infographic...
Having a few laughs could improve your mental health Does the old saying, "laughter is the best medicine" actually hold scientific water? According to researchers from California's Loma Linda University, the answer may be a big YES, at least when it comes to...
Most of us love music, but does science show it actually helps our brains stay healthy? Short answer, YES! Much like other alternative treatments used in hospice care, pet therapy for example, music therapy has been proven to actually help patients' mental health...
Emerging technology could make home living more safe for those facing physical health hurdles What if the floor in your home could send data on your health to doctors or a local caretaker?That's the question being asked by New York's Tactonic Technologies, which is...
Taking notes from a vibrant 102-year-old If you want to know what really counts in life, ask someone who's lived it for over a century. That's the idea behind a neat blog series we came across that speaks with Centarians to get their take on how to have a long, happy...
Come out for a great cause this coming February Starting in February, our 5th annual Hearts for Hospice fundraiser will be taking place with the support of local businesses, organizations, and of course the many individuals who come out to support. Donors will place...
Pets bring many benefits to those in need Anyone who has a special pet knows they can help soothe away stress or calm restless nerves, but did you know that specially trained therapy dogs can take that help quite a bit further?In an interview for NJ.com, Lynn...
Some doctors letting fear, and personal preference, delay important conversations A new study authored by Dr. Nancy Keating and her colleagues at Harvard Medical School has revealed that doctors vary on willingness to discuss hospice care with their patients, and that...
Learn what you can do to improve the care you receive When you have any illness, you want the best care possible, especially when that illness is potentially life-threatening. Cancer is a difficult disease which often has several treatment routes available, making it...
Hospice Care Hosting 30th Anniversary Gala November 1st Hospice Care Corporation, your local, community-based non-profit hospice, is excited to announce its 30th Anniversary Gala to benefit West Virginians with terminal illnesses. This once in a lifetime event will...
Kids grieve too A few decades ago, children often didn’t attend funerals. The thinking was that they should be sheltered from the pain of losing a loved one. And as Americans started living longer, the need to even broach the subject of death was delayed because many...
Hospice care today is better than ever before Working every day in hospice care as we do, it's easy to take some of the changes we've seen over the past couple of decades for granted. Fact is, hospice care has changed drastically for the better, and we were reminded...
The Dr. D.R. Davis Golf Classic is back! It's almost time to tee off for Hospice Care's annual Dr. D.R. Davis Golf Classic! This year marks the 25th anniversary of this charity golf tournament, with proceeds going to help provide end-of-life care for patients and...