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Holiday Family Meetings with Hospice Guidance in Salem
Holiday Family Meetings with Hospice Guidance in Salem

Holiday gatherings can bring family members together in a way that makes changes easier to notice. You may see that a loved one has less energy, a smaller ap...

Understanding Hospice Nurses’ Role in Portland Winter Planning
Understanding Hospice Nurses’ Role in Portland Winter Planning

A winter plan can help protect comfort at home when Portland-area weather changes quickly. Heavy rain, windstorms, icy roads, power interruptions, and the st...

How Hospice Chaplains Help Salem Veterans Create Legacy Conversations
How Hospice Chaplains Help Salem Veterans Create Legacy Conversations

Veterans Day can bring fresh reflection for Salem veterans and the people who love them. During hospice care, we support the whole person, including chances ...

Can Bereavement Support Help Salem Families Through First Holidays
Can Bereavement Support Help Salem Families Through First Holidays

The first Thanksgiving, winter holiday, or New Year after a death can feel very different from every one that came before. Familiar music, favorite foods, fa...

Understanding Hospice Volunteer Services in Salem Before the Holidays
Understanding Hospice Volunteer Services in Salem Before the Holidays

Holidays can feel very different when someone you love is living with a serious illness. Along with caregiving, you may be thinking about family meals, visit...

What to Expect From Home Hospice Nursing in Portland After a Fall
What to Expect From Home Hospice Nursing in Portland After a Fall

A fall can bring fear and uncertainty in a matter of seconds, especially when your loved one is living with a serious illness. During Portland's darker, rain...

Comfort Measures Vs. Medication in Salem Hospice Pain Management
Comfort Measures Vs. Medication in Salem Hospice Pain Management

Pain can feel overwhelming for hospice patients and the people who love them. In November, changing weather, holiday plans, and disrupted routines can add st...

Choosing Between Hospice Aide Visits and Private Duty Care in Portland
Choosing Between Hospice Aide Visits and Private Duty Care in Portland

When a loved one needs more help at home, the choices can feel deeply personal and hard to sort through. You may be helping with bathing, getting dressed, mo...

Seasonal Grief Counseling in Salem, Oregon After Hospice Care
Seasonal Grief Counseling in Salem, Oregon After Hospice Care

Seasonal changes can stir up grief in ways that catch people off guard. As fall deepens in the Salem area and the days grow shorter, many families notice a f...

Common Misconceptions About Grief Counseling in Salem, Oregon
Common Misconceptions About Grief Counseling in Salem, Oregon

Grief can make the whole world feel far away. People around you may go back to their routines, while you are still trying to get through each day. As the day...