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4 Hospice Myths- The Truth About Hospice
4 Hospice Myths The Truth about Hospice By Angela Morrow, RN Updated May 22, 2014 Despite recent growths in hospice awareness, access, and utilization, hospice myths are still prevalent in our culture. These misconceptions contribute to the under-utilization of hospice services. Only 36% of people who died in 2006 died on hospice care. This is unfortunate, since so many patients who are in need of expert pain and symptoms control, as well as emotional, social, and spiritual support, don’t receive them. What are these myths that are so detrimental to the care of the dying? Myth #1: Hospice Care Means Giving Up Hope Choosing hospice care in no way means a patient is…
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You don’t have to do this alone.
You are not alone. Getting the news of a life-threatening illness is a scary time. For patients and their loved ones facing a terminal illness, Compassion Hospice provides care without compromise in the comfort of home. NOW, is the best time to learn about Compassion Hospice services and discuss end of life wishes with your healthcare provider and family before a crisis develops. Educating yourself now will help you know when to ask your healthcare provider about hospice services. Choosing the right hospice can be confusing. As a result all hospices in the US have published quality and family satisfaction scores found at Medicare’s Hospice Compare Site . Compassion Hospice consistently ranks…
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New Year, New Opportunities
2013 was another banner year of new opportunities for Compassion Hospice – besides helping a growing number of Southeast Texans during this important time, we provided $150,000 in free care to the area’s needy, grew the number of Southeast Texans employed by Compassion Hospice by 50%, AND had a great color run fundraiser featuring Southeast Texas’ own Kree Harrison, all while focusing on providing a world-class hospice experience for our friends, families and loved ones. 2014 promises to be even better as we move into new facilities to accommodate our growing team – look for construction to begin soon on Eastex Freeway next to Cathedral In the Pines. We’ll be adding sister companies to extend our…
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Hospice in Beaumont
We have a new commercial beginning to play in the next few days – in it the wife of one of our recent patients tells her story of how we were able to help them through a difficult time: “Compassion Hospice is about being with your loved ones and know you’re not alone.” Video expertise provided by the always excellent Russ with REF Video Productions. Thank you Russ 🙂
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Bereavement Groups – 2012
We at Compassion Hospice know what it’s like to experience the pain associated with the loss of a loved one. Our goal is to meet you where you are in your grief process. Whether it’s a recent loss or one that happened many years ago, we want you to know that you are not alone. FREE and OPEN to the public, our groups are led by a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Professional Counselor, both with many years of grief counseling experience. We meet on the last Wednesday of each month from 12pm-1pm at our office, located at 2528 Calder in Beaumont. Upcoming meetings will be held as follows: Wednesday, January…