Many individuals on hospice for heart disease will require new medications to treat symptoms associated with end stage disease. Symptoms and possible treatment options can include a wide variety of medications ranging from the use of diuretics to opioids. Symptom Management Swelling (edema) – Swelling is common in end stage heart disease especially whenRead more
It is a common misconception that hospice care can only begin once a patient is reaching his or her last days, or even hours. However, to be considered appropriate for hospice care, a patient does not need to be imminently dying. In fact, hospice care providers prefer to see patients on hospice services sooner, soRead more
New Hospice Director Leads With Experience and Compassion As newly named director for Hospice of Siouxland, Ann Myers knows the value of hospice and palliative care, inside and out. From her first job out of nursing school in a small-town hospice, to working as a home health nurse, then as part owner of 11 nursingRead more
Informational Meeting on Advanced Directives Friday May 22, 2015 12 Noon-1pm Hospice of Siouxland–Lemars Office 115 Plymouth St. NW LUNCH WILL BE SERVED Please call to register at 712-233-4100Read more
Have the conversation BEFORE the crisis. Click here to print your advanced care directives. http://www.momentsoflife.org/what-hospice/advance-care-planningRead more
Behaving in a way that is different from how we actually feel can be very stressful, both physically and emotionally. Human beings seem to be unique within the animal kingdom regarding how much time we spend masking our true emotions and thoughts. This need to “fake it” can be especially true when we go to work.Read more
A five week Grief and Growth program will be offered at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Emerson, NE on Monday’s at 1:30pm starting March 23rd thru April 20. It is designed for adults who have experienced the death of a loved one through illness or accident. Grief is a normal and painful response to theRead more
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Family Night Holiday Craft Party A holiday party invitation for families going through the grief process. Family Nights provide both children and adults a caring environment in which they will be able to feel supported and “grieve out loud” as they move through the healing process. Bring a picture of your loved one to useRead more
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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.
