An organization is only as good as the people who work there. One of the things we’re most proud of at Crossroads Hospice & Palliative Care is how many of our leadership team have been with us for over ten years – with most of them working their way up through the organization to the roles they now hold.
When a person is diagnosed with a chronic or terminal illness, it can be overwhelming for the family. Not only are they coping with the emotional toll of the diagnosis, but oftentimes they are thrust into the new role of family caregiver.
The 41-year-old patient doesn’t remember much about her arrival at the hospital emergency room. All she knew was that she headed there with a fever and a bad cough that was getting worse.
Knowing what to say to your dying father can be both intimidating and heartbreaking. These are intensely personal conversations. It’s normal to not know where to begin and to worry that you will say the wrong thing.
Summer can be bittersweet when caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. You want to hit the road for vacation time and fun in sun, but you know you have to be extra cautious to keep your loved one protected and feeling secure.
Everyone is impacted by social determinants of health. These are the conditions in the places where we live, work, learn, and play that affect our health risks and health outcomes. The building blocks of our lives are also the building blocks of our health.
