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...
by WV Caring | Apr 14, 2021 | Hospice Care, Regional Impatient Care Facility
At West Virginia Caring, we believe hospice is about helping our patients live the way they want. Most of the time, we can bring hospice care to our patients’ homes, but sometimes, situations occur that call for an inpatient stay. In addition to the excellent...
by WV Caring | Dec 10, 2020 | Donate Articles, Hospice Care
“My mom died with dignity with my sister and me by her side, holding her hands and letting her know that we would someday meet again.” The end-of-life journey is a burden you should not have to bear alone, especially during this unprecedented time. WV Caring provides...
by WV Caring | Nov 25, 2020 | Hospice Care
November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. This November, WV Caring wants to raise awareness about hospice care and encourage our fellow West Virginians to be more aware of the innovative and compassionate end-of-life care available throughout the...