Starting the Hospice Journey Early has Lasting Benefits.
Patients in the US can be enrolled in hospice for at least the last six months of life. Admission is often delayed because it is believed that hospice care is reserved for only the …
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Hospice Care versus Palliative Care
How are they different? November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month and the perfect time to shed some light on the difference between hospice and palliative care. The theme this year is ‘It’s About …
Dispelling Common Myths About Hospice Care
By Darlene Thurber, Executive Director of Journey Hospice. As a hospice provider, we find the word ‘hospice’ often instills fear and anxiety in patients and their loved ones. The dreaded ‘H’ word carries a …
Holistic Care for Hospice
Massage Therapy Massage therapy can be relaxing and comforting for most people, but hospice patients can benefit the most from this form of treatment. Massage has been proven to provide significant improvement for pain, …
Volunteering Kindness
A spotlight on a Journey Hospice volunteer who gives her time to make our patients’ days brighter. The Journey Hospice team is a group of professionals focused on quality healthcare and treating each patient …