by CIRCLEadmin | Aug 22, 2018 | Hospice Care
Even though everyone will eventually face death, it is a topic that many people avoid talking about directly. Indeed, there are a wide range of euphemisms for death and the care that goes along with it. People “pass away.” Pets are “put to sleep.” And in a person’s...
by CIRCLEadmin | May 2, 2018 | Hospice Care, team, Understanding
It’s time. You’re facing a life-limiting illness and have decided to enter hospice, an approach to the end of life that provides terminally ill patients with compassionate medical care and symptom relief with dignity, peace, and respect. But, not all hospices are...
by CIRCLEadmin | Jan 16, 2018 | Help, Hospice Care, Understanding
“We were scared to take hospice. We thought it meant giving up.” Sometimes the first reaction to the word hospice is “But we’re not ready to give up!” Hospice is not about giving up or losing hope. Hospice is about comfort care. Comfort...
by CIRCLEadmin | Feb 21, 2017 | Help, Hospice Care, Understanding
Hospice care is a set of specialty services designed specifically for individuals with late-stage illnesses and their loved ones, and includes medical, emotional, spiritual and grief support. Despite its many advantages, for both patients and their families, hospice...
by CIRCLEadmin | Jan 4, 2017 | Uncategorized
Catherine Grubbs was recently appointed Chief Executive Officer for Circle of Life Hospice by the Board of Directors, succeeding former CEO, Mary McKinney. Hector Gonzalez, Board Chair stated, “On behalf of the Board, we are incredibly appreciative of Mary’s...
