HUGS Brings Peer Support to Forefront Living, with a Personal Touch from Leeza Gibbons On October 16, Forefront Living welcomed a new partnership with Leeza’s Care Connection (LCC), bringing the H.U.G.S. (Helping U Grow Stronger) peer-to-peer support program to its communities. In a series of presentations at Presbyterian Village North (PVN), The Outlook at Windhaven (OAW) and to various community partners, the renowned TV personality and caregiver advocate, Leeza… Keep Reading
Mabee Café Grab ‘N Go Items In addition to daily lunch offering, The Mabee Café offers an assortment of Grab ‘N Go food and beverage items. Breakfast items include fruit, freshly baked muffins, Danish pastries and bagels. Assorted juices and V8 are also available for purchase. Lunch Grab ‘N Go items include a variety of salads, chips, and candy bars as… Keep Reading
Caregiver Burnout Caregivers have a challenging job and burnout among caregivers is a genuine problem. The following insightful article from aginginplace.org offers a closer examination into the causes of caregiver burnout, guidelines for coping and prevention as well as tips for self-care. Ultimately, the article reminds readers that the best way to care for others is to… Keep Reading
Bereavement Support for Families and Loved Ones Coping with the loss of a loved one is a particularly difficult situation. Faith Presbyterian Hospice not only provides social, psychological and spiritual support for patients, but also for family members of all ages. “A lot of our support is educational in nature,” explains Valerie Sanchez, director of bereavement and integrated therapies at Faith. “We… Keep Reading
Bereavement Support for Patients In addition to the physical discomforts of terminal illness, many hospice patients face severe emotional strain. Approaching the end of life is a heart-wrenching process, so patients require strong social, psychological and spiritual support as they endure their final days or months. “Our hospice program is designed to ease the grief, loneliness, regrets and fears… Keep Reading
Benefits of a Hospice Center A core component of hospice care is the firm commitment to nurturing patients and their families. With this goal in mind, it’s important to understand the two types of patients hospice centers typically serve: Individuals on a general inpatient level of care. These patients can only receive care within an inpatient setting. Care can also… Keep Reading
The Difference Between Nonprofit and For-Profit Hospice Like many other fields, the American hospice care landscape is comprised of both for-profit and nonprofit organizations. While both categories of providers specialize in end-of-life care, the two differ in terms of their financial structures and goals. According to John Mezo, executive director at Faith Presbyterian Hospice, the main difference between for-profit and nonprofit hospice… Keep Reading
Why Do Patients Leave Hospice Care? According to Dr. Alexander Peralta, chief medical director at Faith Presbyterian Hospice and the T. Boone Pickens Hospice and Palliative Care Center, two of the most common reasons hospice patients are discharged are: Disease stabilization or remission Pursuit of holistic and integrated therapies Disease Stabilization or Remission In some instances, patients with a terminal diagnosis… Keep Reading
The Hospice Experience A Holistic Approach to Care Hospice care is designed to ensure that a patient experiences a peaceful, dignified, pain-free journey in a setting of their choice during their final months or weeks of life. This is achieved by addressing the four major domains of suffering for those with terminal, acute or chronic diseases, namely: Physical… Keep Reading
