by Oklahoma Palliative & Hospice Care | Aug 1, 2022 | Hospice Care, Medical Professionals, News, Palliative Care
A cancer diagnosis is a life-altering diagnosis and one that often comes with a lot of uncertainty and anxiety — for both the patient and their loved ones. Hospice care is a special kind of care that helps thousands of cancer patients and their families each year as...
by Oklahoma Palliative & Hospice Care | Aug 1, 2022 | Hospice Care, Medical Professionals, News, Palliative Care
August 1st is World Lung Cancer Day, an important day to raise awareness about a disease that affects the hospice and palliative care community significantly. Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers and kills more people yearly than colon, breast, and prostate...
by Oklahoma Palliative & Hospice Care | Jul 5, 2022 | Hospice Care, News, Palliative Care
Every year, more than 795,000 Americans suffer from a stroke, which happens when blood flow is lost to a part of the brain. When the brain cells can no longer receive the oxygen and nutrients they need from the blood, they die within minutes, leading to brain damage...
by Oklahoma Palliative & Hospice Care | Jun 26, 2022 | Hospice Care, News, Palliative Care, Veteran Care
For many of us, the 4th of July is a time to celebrate America’s independence with backyard barbecues, time spent on the lake, and other social gatherings. But, the holiday can be an excruciating time for people with illnesses such as dementia and PTSD. The Problem...
by Oklahoma Palliative & Hospice Care | May 31, 2022 | Hospice Care, Medical Professionals, News, Palliative Care
The Alzheimer’s Association invites the world to commemorate Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month every June. The month aims to raise awareness for the more than 55 million people living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia worldwide. Alzheimer’s Disease...
by Oklahoma Palliative & Hospice Care | May 31, 2022 | Grief, Hospice Care, Medical Professionals, News, Palliative Care, Veteran Care
June is recognized as National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Month. The month is intended to raise awareness about the disorder and issues that come with it, reduce the stigma associated with the condition and help people suffering from PTSD’s invisible wounds...