By: Anthony Fountoulakis, PharmD Candidate 2021 Michelle Huber, R.Ph., PharmD, BCGP There is an increasing need for relief of symptoms in advanced or end stage diseases towards the end of life. Some of these symptoms include pain from diseases, movement and daily activities, shortness of breath, constipation and increased oral secretions. Pain is oftenRead more
#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Celebrated on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season, when many focus on their holiday and end-of-year giving. This Nov. 28, join the movement andRead more
New research published in the current issue of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society states that individuals who access hospice care often do so too late to fully benefit from this holistic model of care.
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Do you have aging parents or a loved one with a serious illness? Hospice of Siouxland specializes in caring for individuals with a life-limiting illness, their families and caregivers. “The last weeks and months of a person’s life can be amazing,” says Carla Thompson, director of Hospice of Siouxland. “As people focus on what’s trulyRead more
On Friday, Sept. 5th, Diane Barnett, Sioux City area volunteer, and Kathy Frus, Hospice-North area volunteer, along with Val Owens, Volunteer Coordinator for Hospice of Siouxland, went to Altoona for the Annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony held by Hospice and Palliative Care Association of Iowa. These 2 volunteers represented our Iowa volunteer force at this eventRead more
Losing a loved one is difficult at any age, but dealing with loss is especially difficult for young people. Every summer, Camp Courage uses an innovative combination of fun activities and sharing opportunities to help children between the ages of 6 and 17 cope with the recent death of a loved one. Val Owens, VolunteerRead more
Many do not understand what hospice really is. Hospice of Siouxland wants you to know that it’s not about giving up, but rather comfort and quality in the last weeks and months of life. When difficult decisions have to be made, looking into hospice care sooner, rather than later, can be a godsend. You canRead more
Hospice of Siouxland was awarded the CHAP accreditation, (Community Health Accreditation Program) demonstrating our dedication to meeting the industry’s highest recognized standards in community-based care.
