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Social Workers: Experts in Empathy
She hadn’t played piano in years. At 96-years-old, it seemed her playing days were behind her. In comes a LifePath Hospice social worker. Days later, Anne Donlin was playing piano again, reliving the...
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PTSD: What You Should Know
According to Jon Karon, “In World War I, they called it shell shock. Second time around, they called it battle fatigue. After ‘Nam,’ it was post-traumatic stress disorder.” The horrors witnessed by...
View ArticleRaising Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness
From social to financial to health, there are many challenges that we face today as we continue to age. One of the biggest challenges doctors, patients and families face can be found in Alzheimer’s...
View ArticleThe Meaning behind Traditional Flag Folding
There are many names for the American flag: Old Glory; The Stars and Stripes; The Red, White, and Blue; and The Star-Spangled Banner to name a few. The original 13-star version of the flag was first...
View ArticleSundowning: How to Avoid Triggers and Manage Symptoms
Despite the daily occurrence, how many of us stop to admire the sunset? When was the last time you oohed and aahed over shades of red, purple and burnt orange marking the sky as the sun dipped below...
View ArticleMIND Diet for Reducing Memory Loss Risk
Whether mentioned in a health class in school or the reason behind parents vetoing the second Twinkies you craved, we have all heard the phrase, “You are what you eat.” For our health and well-being,...
View ArticleDo You Know the Warning Signs for Early Memory Loss?
As statistics show, it is more important than ever to be alert and knowledgeable about the early warning signs and symptoms of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. If you were asked what to be on the...
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Therapy in Hospice: Four Ways it Helps Patients and Families
Therapy in hospice. If you are unfamiliar with various therapies in the hospice setting, you may wonder what’s the use? Why would someone at the end of their life need something like occupational...
View ArticleHow Chapters Health Supports Cancer Patients: Five Things to Know
What do you imagine when you think of a hospice setting? Comfort measures only? Pain management? No oncology treatments? It’s not always that simple and it’s one of the many myths about hospice care....
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What 9 Celebrities Are Breast Cancer Survivors?
When thinking about celebrities, many of us picture people with fame, fortune, good looks and bodies to match. We admire them and at times probably wished we could lead their charmed lives. But leading...
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Complementary Therapy: Comfort Available in Unexpected Ways
Trouble getting a solid 40 winks? Battling nausea when the sight of your favorite foods comes into view? Overwhelming anxious feelings at the drop of a dime? Experiencing unrelenting pain 24 hours a...
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Complementary Therapy: Expanding the Possibilities
Earlier this week on the blog , we introduced the concept of complementary therapy to help hospice patients with their symptom management. We shared the available options that require licensure of...
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Goal Setting: Using a Bullet Journal to Make it Happen
In the near future, we will bid a fond farewell to 2021 and open our arms to what 2022 can bring. Before you know it, TV stations will air “Year in Review” programming, and print newspapers and online...
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Hospice Around the World: Different Cultures, Different Views
Big Ben, Victoria Peak, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Neuschwanstein Castle (aka Crazy Ludwig’s Castle) and the Western Wall are all famous landmarks that people envision when thinking about the United...
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Reflections of a Hospice Chaplain and the Benefits of Spiritual Care
How spiritual are you? You may have asked yourself that question, wondering if you should make more room for spiritual care. Not many can provide it better than a hospice chaplain. It’s not their job...
View ArticleCOPD Self-care: The Top 10 Most Helpful Tips
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) refers to a group of diseases that cause airflow blockage and breathing-related problems. Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are among the most common...
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Grief in Children: Top 5 Ways Bereavement Camps Can Help
Grief is a strong and overwhelming emotion, regardless of whether that sadness stems from the loss of a loved one or from a terminal diagnosis you or someone you love received. As one Chapters Health...
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Home Care and Telehealth: The Five Most Important Benefits to Patients
Advances in technology made many aspects of our everyday lives easier. Bluetooth, video conferencing, tablets, you name it. Some people believe those pieces of technology negatively affect us in some...
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Pediatric Care: How Chapters Health System Helps
A picture can speak a thousand words. For Emily and Gabriel Calcines, their family photo tells a story. The story of their strong and courageous son named Luke, who overcame more health challenges in...
View ArticleCongestive Heart Failure: The 10 Most Important Tips to Avoid the Hospital
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF): What is it? Before understanding the best ways to reduce the risk of an unwanted hospitalization, you first must understand a disease. Heart failure, also known as...
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