Finding Comfort and Support With Advanced COPD
For people living with COPD, a long-term lung disease, simple tasks like eating, taking a shower or carrying a conversation can become exhausting. While treatments can help manage symptoms and
The Role of a Hospice Medical Director: Adding Expertise, Not Replacing Care
When imagining hospice, people may picture nurses making home visits or social workers supporting families through difficult conversations. Less visible, but an equally important part of the care team, is
More Support, Less Uncertainty: How Hospice Helps Families Facing Dementia
One diagnosis often surprises families when it qualifies a loved one for hospice care: dementia. Many people associate hospice with illnesses that follow a rapid or more predictable decline, such
A Dream Come True: Emmanuel Hospice Patient Sees the Lion King
Judy Bennink, 82, has built a life rooted in both care and curiosity. She and her late husband, Donald, adopted and raised two children in Coopersville while building careers for
Hospice Care Eligibility and Timing: It’s More Than You May Think
Hospice is often called in at the last minute, but it’s not meant to be that way. The misconception that hospice care is only for a person’s final days or