Most people who work in the realm of death, dying, and grief would agree that Americans are primarily a death-phobic culture. People fear death, often refusing to talk about it, perpetually putting off making end-of-life plans, and have never seen a person die. As a result, the idea that “death is beautiful” can seem downright impossible.
Read the rest of this article at https://hospice.me/embracing-death-as-beautiful/ The medical world operates in a “fix it” paradigm, which is a wonderful thing in most cases. However, we’ve found that the model lacks the wisdom of a long-term, bigger-picture approach when treating terminal or chronic health conditions.
If patients aren’t careful, they wind up pursuing treatments they would never have in the beginning or participating in treatments that diminish their quality of life in irreversible and regrettable ways. Read the rest of this article at https://hospice.me/when-to-stop-disease-treatment/ Caregiving for a spouse, parent, or close family member is a noble job – and it’s also an exhausting one. Those who serve as primary family caregivers are at risk for caregiver fatigue, which leads to burnout.
In addition to compromising your own health and well-being, caregiver fatigue and burnout compromise the level of care your loved one receives. You simply cannot provide patient, unending care around the clock if you aren’t taking care of yourself. Read the rest of this article at https://hospice.me/recognize-prevent-caregiver-fatigue-and-burnout/ One of the most common questions hospice nurses and staff receive is, “How will we know when they’re dying?” It’s challenging not to have a clear answer to the question. We never know if a person is truly dying until they die. Everyone’s journey and transition between living and dying are different.
However, what we can do is educate families about the dying process and some of the common signs that indicate a person is actively dying. Again, this won’t be a day, hourly, or minute prediction. Instead, recognizing these signs and being willing to face them with an open heart can completely transform an individual and family’s story. Read the rest of this article at https://hospice.me/how-do-we-know-when-a-loved-one-is-dying/ Fear of pain is the #1 reason people name why they’re afraid of dying. This is where hospice care comes into play. The sooner you contact local hospice agencies and learn about the services, the sooner patients and families have access to an incredible array of support tools, including pain management and comfort care.
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