by Oklahoma Palliative & Hospice Care | May 7, 2021 | Hospice Care, News, Palliative Care
May 9-15 is National Skilled Nursing Care Week (NSNCW)— formerly known as National Nursing Home Week. This week is a particular time to recognize the residents of skilled nursing facilities, their family members, and the staff who care for them around-the-clock. It is...
by Oklahoma Palliative & Hospice Care | May 6, 2021 | Hospice Care, News, Palliative Care
Every year, National Nurses Week starts on May 6th and ends on May 12th—Florence Nightingale’s birthday. These permanent dates are intended to enhance planning while also positioning National Nurses Week as an established event. This year, we wanted to...
by Oklahoma Palliative & Hospice Care | May 3, 2021 | News, Palliative Care
People who have been diagnosed with cancer, heart disease, AIDS, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and a number of other serious illnesses are eligible for palliative care. The primary goal of palliative care is to facilitate...
by Oklahoma Palliative & Hospice Care | May 3, 2021 | News, Palliative Care
There is no set age or milestone one must reach to determine when an individual should go into palliative care. Instead, it is determined on a case-by-case basis. But, it is still important to understand that palliative care is an excellent way to help patients get...
by Oklahoma Palliative & Hospice Care | Apr 14, 2021 | Hospice Care, News, Palliative Care, Volunteers
National Volunteer Week is April 18-24, 2021. We wanted to take a moment to show our appreciation for our hospice volunteers, who are so integral in the quality of care we are able to provide. Hospice volunteers keep patients company and offer companionship when...
by Oklahoma Palliative & Hospice Care | Mar 12, 2021 | Hospice Care, News, Palliative Care
If you’re getting ready to entrust a loved one in the care of hospice, you may be feeling overwhelmed with options, and you may be feeling uncertain about what to do. In this article, we’ll go over the differences between local management and large corporations. ...
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