We often live to work. The average person spends 90,000 hours of their life working. We work 40 hour weeks only to really live for the weekend. How often do you spend time doing what makes you feel good outside of work? And if you’re not spending time working, how would you like to spend… Read More Hobbies and Mental Health: The Relationship Between Your Heart and Your Mind
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic made its way into the world, it has completely changed the landscape. Things are not as they used to be. Every single sector, every single department of life has changed. People have become accustomed to this disease, this virus that has plagued humanity for almost more than a year now.… Read More Coronavirus and living with disease, what you need to know
Elderly people suffering from dementia need activities to keep themselves busy, and their brains active. Individuals with dementia need some kind of a flare in their life, something that sparks joy. There are many activities dementia patients should do to keep their minds active, which can benefit them greatly. Crafts and other activities will keep… Read More Crafts and Other Activities to do With Dementia Patients
When one is retired from working for so many years, and they need some well-deserved space, like a hospice, then these people need some new activity, some new way to spend their energy on and what better way to do that than volunteering, especially when it gives so many benefits to the person who is… Read More Seniors and Retirees: Volunteering Might Help Reduce Hypertension
Internships are a cornerstone to a full college experience. They provide students with an opportunity to learn and adapt to the job so that they are ready to cope up with any challenge in the workforce after graduation. Val Criswell is quite aware of the value of an internship at Crossroads Hospice & Palliative Care… Read More What are hospice internships like
Just like all the other emotions, grief is also universal. Everyone everywhere feels it in different ways and due to different circumstances. And they also have their ways to cope with it. But one thing is for sure, and it is the fact no matter which part of the world we belong to, or no… Read More Helping them deal with grief
Many people approaching the end-of-life could benefit from hospice, which can be defined as a patient centered approach to care in advanced disease, focusing on quality of life and relief of symptoms . The way in which hospice is delivered depends on individual patient needs. Hospice is frequently delivered by non-specialists, for example, as advance… Read More The need for hospice increases
As we age we are all asking that one question: What are we supposed to do with our lives? Followed closely by: How do I improve my memory? All valid questions. And the second one is the easiest to answer. Memory is dependent on the strength and vitality of your brain. This is also dependent… Read More Tricks To Help Your Memory
Hospice care is a special type of holistic health care that mainly focuses on the palliation of a terminally ill patient’s pain and symptoms and attending to their emotional and spiritual needs. Hospice care is used when a disease, such as advanced cancer gets to the point when treatment can no longer cure or control… Read More Who is Hospice For?
After enduring a long winter, storms, cold spells, and bitter temperatures, it’s quite comforting to know that springtime is quickly approaching, which means warmer, more pleasant weather and sunshine is right around the corner. Winter is mostly spent indoors, all wrapped in layers of warm clothes and blankets so what better way to welcome this… Read More 7 Springtime Activities for elders
