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...
How to Prepare for the Final Stages in Your Loved One’s Life
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...
Do Chaplains Enhance End-of-Life 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 increasing...
3 Benefits of Seeking Care at Our Hospice Center
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...
WV Caring Provides Hope for Hospice Patients and Families
“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...
The Dedicated Workers in 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...
Alzheimer’s Disease: How WV Caring Can Help
September is World Alzheimer's Month, which is observed throughout the world. Did you know that the diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease is expected to increase another 15.8 percent by 2025? In West Virginia, more than 37,000 people live with Alzheimer's, and over 107,000...
Support an Individual Who is Grieving
Losing a loved one is difficult and a challenging part of life. Grieving is very personal and different for each person. WV Caring addresses the grief process while the patient and family are under our care, helping to identify and address the immediate concerns of...
Who is On the Hospice Care Team for My Loved One?
When it comes to your loved one’s end-of-life care, you want the best care available. At WV Caring, we know that making this decision for a loved one is one of the hardest things you may have to do. We want to assure you that your loved one will receive the highest...
How WV Caring is Continuing to Care for Patients During COVID-19
WV Caring takes all the necessary steps to ensure both our client’s and staff’s health is a priority. With our hands-on care and personal assistance, we understand how important it is to take extra precautions when it comes to health and safety, especially during the...
Finding Hospice Sooner is a Common Wish Amongst Our Patients
Finding hospice sooner is a common wish amongst our patients. WV Caring is well known for providing the highest standard of hospice care for the past 37 years. Known for taking on the complicated diagnoses that others won’t, WV Caring is ready to serve the most...