Why Do We Need Hospice?
When someone receives a terminal diagnosis, they often feel out of control. A patient hears what the doctor has said, but isn’t really listening. The default is to do whatever the doctor tells them to
Knights of Columbus Council #384 donates $1,000 to High Peaks Hospice
Pictured above from left to right are: John Harrington, Knight of Council No. 384; Nick George, Executive Director of High Peaks Hospice; Bill Callahan, Knight of Council No. 384; and Chuck Kolodzey, Knight of Council
Advanced Care Planning for New York State
Five Types of Advance Care Planning Directives in New York State: A Health Care Proxy lets you appoint a healthcare agent -- that is, someone you trust to make health care decisions for you if you are
I’m Blessed to be a Hospice Nurse
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32BVGGKnCKc
Hospice Is About Living
https://youtu.be/w4kNGDvwxTk
What is Advanced Care Planning?
Palliative Care Advance care planning is making decisions about the healthcare you would want to receive if you happen to become unable to speak for yourself. These are your decisions to make, regardless of what