I believe that there are no coincidences-that everything happens for a reason. I believe that people come into our lives on purpose-for however brief or long a period that may be. Some people are put in our path to teach us, or to show us [...]
Wendy Hubenthal MS, MA, LMHCA, CT, Bereavement Counselor Joined HNW 3/2008 There is nothing that matters more to me than spending time with close family members and friends. If I had a bucket list, being with those who are dear to me would capture every [...]
Help us pick our destination for the 2018 Ports of Call auction and gala! The “destination” with the most votes will be the theme for the evening! Last year you sent us to Ancient Egypt, and the year before you sent us to the Lost City [...]
Truth: There are thousands of hospices in the United States. If they participate with Medicare, as many do, they are required to provide certain services to the patient and documentation to the government. In that respect, they are the same. However, hospices may be nonprofit [...]
Truth: The purpose and benefit of hospice care is to allow for peaceful passing in a comfortable and familiar setting like home with loved ones near. While many people wish to have a DNR to avoid unnecessary medical intervention and hospitalization, you are not required [...]
Truth: While the hospice team will provide all aspects of care for the illness that qualifies you for hospice services, you are still free to seek treatment for unrelated illnesses or conditions. For example, if you are receiving hospice care for heart disease, you can [...]
The truth is, once a patient choose hospice care they are free to leave the program at any time for any reason without penalty. Patients often find that going on hospice care may actually alleviate symptoms. It is not uncommon for a patient to "graduate" [...]
Truth: Your family doctor or specialist is encouraged to continue to remain engaged in your care. The hospice medical director works closely with the primary care provider chosen by the patient to create a plan of care that is best for the patient. Hospice doctors [...]
We are grateful for our community who came together for the Ports of Call Gala & Auction on September 9, 2017. It was a record-breaker! With 410 guests and 30 community sponsors, $300,000 was raised in support of expert and compassionate end-of-life care in [...]
Help us pick our destination for the 2017 Ports of Call auction and gala! The "destination" with the most votes will be the theme for the evening! Last year you sent us to the Lost City of Atlantis, and the year before you sent us [...]
