“Joy is increased by spreading it to others.” -Robert Murray McCheyne

With the holiday season quickly approaching, it is easy to get wrapped up in the frenzy of activity that can go along with it. From planning vacation to Christmas shopping, life is bound to become hectic in the upcoming months. (more…)

Recognizing the Need for Hospice and Palliative Care

Recent studies from the Marie Curie Cancer Care, the University of Edinburgh, and NHS Lothian, reveal that only 20% of non-cancer patients are receiving palliative care before passing away, compared to the 75% of cancer patients.

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“Nursing Home” – A Dirty Word?

There is a certain vocabulary I believe most of our grandparents disapproved of us using as children. My Grandpa served in the Navy and there wasn’t a whole lot that came out of our mouth that he reprimanded my cousins and I for, however, “Nursing Home” was an unspoken understanding in the family – it was not to be said, it was not an option.

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