by admin | May 24, 2019 | Hospice Education |
At Hospice of South Louisiana, we greatly appreciate the work our volunteers do. Volunteering with those in hospice care is not only a selfless act of kindness, but it also has many benefits for our patients and those who answer the call to volunteer. Because the...
by admin | May 17, 2019 | Hospice Education |
When many people think of morphine, fears of addiction and serious side effects may come to mind, causing them to shrink away from this form of medication. There are even doctors who hesitate to use morphine mainly due to the myths about morphine and other opiates....
by admin | May 4, 2019 | Hospice Education |
In Louisiana, the weather can change at a moment’s notice. The summertime brings the chance of severe thunderstorms and the ever-present threat of hurricanes. When your loved one is in hospice care, the last thing you want to worry about is how to handle a natural...
by admin | Apr 30, 2019 | Hospice Education |
The transition into hospice care may feel like an intimidating decision. However, when you’re fully informed and have all your resources, the move to hospice can be an easy and smooth process. Most people prefer to stay at home as their health is failing. This makes...
by admin | Apr 20, 2019 | Hospice Education |
When a loved one has been given a short time left to live, a family member or close friend is usually the first to volunteer to be their caregiver. But what does a caregiver do? And how will you know whether you’re up for the task? We’ll explore some of the main...
by admin | Apr 12, 2019 | Hospice Education |
Even with the help of nurses and hospice professionals, many end-of-life caregivers still first come from within a person’s own family or close circle of friends. When a loved one has been given a limited amount of time to live, those around them will want to rush to...
