Caregiver Educational Resources
Our team continues to research and implement the best treatment options available. At Honor Hospice, we believe in empowering families and individuals and as such we have created Honor Hospice’s caregiver educational resource library. This library is intended to enable and empower caregivers to assist in their loved one’s care and gain insight into some of the common aspects of end of life care seen in many hospice patients.
Click on the links below to open and view the resources we have created to assist you in providing the best possible care to your loved one.
Coping with a Terminal Illness Diagnosis
Receiving a terminal illness diagnosis can be a life-altering moment, not just for the person diagnosed but also for their loved ones. It's a time filled with emotional turmoil, uncertainty, and the need for immense strength. Supporting a loved one through this...
Navigating the Final Weeks and Days
As serious illness progresses, an individual’s body functions may change as systems weaken. This may include physical changes, cognitive changes, and behavioral changes. As families navigate the profound and challenging journey of the final weeks and days with a loved...
Creating a Safe Home Environment
Ensuring a safe and supportive home environment is paramount when caring for patients, particularly in hospice and end-of-life care settings. This comprehensive guide outlines key strategies and practices to create a secure and nurturing atmosphere for both caregivers...
Morphine in Hospice Care
Understanding Morphine Use in Hospice CareIn hospice care, the focus is on providing comfort, dignity, and quality of life for patients with terminal illnesses. Morphine is an essential medication used to manage pain and improve the overall well-being of patients...
How Do You Know You’ve Done the Right Thing? Reflecting on Emotions When Choosing Hospice Care
When faced with the decision of choosing hospice care for a loved one, families often find themselves grappling with a myriad of emotions and uncertainties. This process is marked by profound emotional hardships as they navigate through the complexities of end-of-life...
Helping Children Through Grief
Losing a loved one is an inevitable part of life, but it can be especially challenging for children who may struggle to understand and process the concept of death. As caregivers, it is crucial to provide them with the support, guidance, and love they need during this...
Commonly Used Hospice Medications
Medications can be an essential component of hospice care and vary depending on the patient’s needs and medical condition. All medications related to the terminal illness are fully covered under the hospice benefit Below, we will provide a brief overview of some of...
When is it Time For Hospice Care?
When is It Time to Choose Hospice? We understand choosing hospice is one of the most important decisions you will make. Appropriate and timely enrollment in hospice increases the likelihood that individuals and their families can benefit from the comfort and...
Navigating End-of-Life Conversations: How to Discuss Hospice with Family
Discussing the reality of a loved one's declining health and end-of-life journey is never easy. Emotions run high, and conversations about hospice care can be incredibly challenging. However, having compassionate discussions about hospice is essential to ensure that...
Administering Medications
Medications are a common tool used to manage pain and other troubling symptoms in hospice care. However, it is crucial to have a thorough understanding of the medications prescribed to you. This includes knowing how much to take, when to take them, why you are using...
Nutrition & Hydration
NUTRITION Nutrition is the consumption of calories necessary to nourish the body. HYDRATION Hydration is the consumption of fluids necessary to nourish the body As individuals become sicker and approach end of life, nutrition and hydration requirements may change....
Dementia
WHAT IS DEMENTIA? Dementia is a broad term used to group multiple brain disorders that lead difficulty in thinking as well as memory problems. The most common form of dementia is Alzheimer’s dementia which generally is first noticed when memory problems arise....
Managaing Pain
WHAT IS PAIN? Pain is whatever an individual says it is and an understanding of the pain that can only be felt and defined by that person. While pain affects the individual experiencing it, it also can affect the loved ones and caregivers surrounding the individual....
Bereavement & Grief
BEREAVEMENT & GRIEF: AN OVERVIEW Bereavement is the situation in which someone you care about has died; grief is the natural response your body has to the loss including thoughts, behaviors, feelings, and physiological reactions. The intensity and pattern of...