Submitted by Scott on Tue, 05/15/2012 - 9:40am
Please join us for the
8th annual Dan River Poker Paddle Run
Proceeds will support patients and families served by Hospice & Palliative CareCenter
Submitted by Scott on Wed, 05/02/2012 - 11:27am
This year many popular brand-name drugs will become available in generic form. Are they as good?
The Food and Drug Administration approves both brand-name and generic drugs. The two medicines are identical in
- active ingredient(s), strength, quality, safety, and how they work;
- required lab testing to prove they are absorbed 80% - 125% as well as the original (the average tends to be 96% - 104%);
- manufacturing standards that ensure consistency and purity.
Brand-name and generic drugs are different in
Submitted by Scott on Wed, 04/25/2012 - 11:07am
Source: SeriousIllness.org
Caring for an ailing relative can shift life in a way that makes typical measures of "success" pretty useless. Perhaps it's no longer important to work such "top producer" hours. Or to have the best garden on the block. But without these familiar markers, you may wonder, "Who am I? How am I doing?"
Submitted by Scott on Tue, 04/24/2012 - 11:22am
Hospice & Palliative CareCenter's popular mobile app, Hospice Connect is now available for Android devices.
Hospice & Palliative CareCenter is proud to be one of the first 3 Hospice organizations in the world to launch a mobile application! Hospice Connect is your always-available, on-the-go resource to what's happening at Hospice & Palliative CareCenter.
Submitted by Scott on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 10:31am
Source: SeriousIllness.org
In casual musings, a long-time hospice nurse blogged her list of common end-of-life regrets. While these are by no means the only ones we've seen, they do ring true for many who are experienced in end-of-life care. Consider using them as inspiration to engage in reflection. What can you do NOW to be sure YOU don't have any of these regrets?
Submitted by Scott on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 1:14pm
It's a new year. A natural time for personal review. Do you have a good self-care plan?
It's common for family caregivers to fall in with not-so-great coping habits. Here's a look at two areas where family caregivers frequently shortchange themselves.
Food. Stressed and on the go, fast food and easy sweets often seem like the only option. We all know that's a recipe for a health disaster! Consider these swift, healthy alternatives:
Submitted by Scott on Thu, 01/12/2012 - 5:05pm
Walk the Labyrinth!
...an opportunity for release, reflection, and renewal as you enter a new year!
The labyrinth is for everyone:
those who are searching
those who are grieving
those who want to quiet a busy mind
those who seek new beginnings
The labyrinth is for you.
Submitted by Scott on Fri, 01/06/2012 - 12:29pm
Death and dying are not topics we talk about easily in our culture. As a general rule, in fact, we avoid them, almost as if to talk about them would bring on a premature demise. As a result, many families are unaware of their loved one's wishes at the end of life and are faced with making difficult decisions. This can lead to family discord and can make a trying situation even harder than it already is.
Submitted by Scott on Fri, 12/16/2011 - 9:48am
PRESS RELEASE
For more information, contact:
Ann Gauthreaux, Hospice & Palliative CareCenter – 336-331-1303
Scott Dickson, Dickson Interactive, LLC – 336-331-2185
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – 12/16/11
Hospice & Palliative CareCenter Launches New Website and Mobile App
Submitted by Scott on Tue, 12/13/2011 - 4:57pm
Children are like sponges. They soak up whatever is around them. In a household dealing with serious illness, they'll pick up on others' sadness or anxiety. If no one has explained the situation, they'll make up their own ideas about what's going on. As a result, they may feel unnecessarily scared and alone.
Instead of trying to "protect" a child from potentially upsetting news, experts recommend honest talk geared to the individual child. Such talk helps the child
