November is a month filled with gratitude and remembrance, particularly for the compassionate care hospice and palliative...
Ensuring Senior Summer Safety: Beating the Heat with Hospice Care
As summer arrives, bringing with it scorching temperatures and intense sun rays, it's crucial to prioritize the health and...
Celebrating the Heart and Dedication of Nursing Assistants in Hospice Care
As we approach National Nursing Assistants Week 2024 (June 13-19), we are honored to pay tribute to the dedicated...
Hospice Care: Costs & Considerations
Facing a loved one's declining health can be emotionally and financially challenging. As families navigate the complexities...
Trusting Hospice Care: Comfort and Dignity For Your Loved One
When it comes to providing the best possible care for our loved ones facing life-limiting illnesses, the decision can be...
Preparing For Hospice Care: A Comprehensive Guide
As a caregiver, supporting your loved one during the last phase of life can be emotional and overwhelming. It's important...
Hospice Vs Palliative Care: What You Need to Know
When facing serious illness or end-of-life decisions, it's natural for individuals and their families to have concerns and...
Providing Comfort and Support: Ways To Assist Families When Their Loved One is Dying
We understand the immense challenges families face when a loved one is in the final stages of their life. The emotional,...
Hospice Care 101: Comfort and Quality of Life for Patients and Their Families
At the core of hospice care lies a deep commitment to providing comfort and enhancing the quality of life for patients and...
Understanding Hospice Differences: Choosing the Best Hospice Care for Your Loved One
Making decisions about hospice care can be overwhelming and emotional. You want to ensure your loved one receives the best...
What to Know About Choosing Hospice Care: Facts and Considerations
When faced with the decision of hospice care for your loved one, it's essential to gather all the information you need to...
Supporting Families: Hospice Care Family Services
At Oklahoma Palliative & Hospice Care, we understand the end-of-life journey is challenging not only for the individual...
Living Longer Than 6 Months On Hospice Care
At Oklahoma Palliative & Hospice Care, our foremost goal is to ensure the comfort and well-being of our patients and...
Signs It’s Time for Hospice Care
When a loved one is facing a serious illness or reaching the end of their life, it can be challenging to navigate the...
Support and Comfort: Hospice Care When Living Alone
Facing the challenges of illness and becoming bed-bound can feel daunting, especially when you live alone without the...
Emergencies with Compassion: Understanding Hospice Care’s Response
Navigating emergencies during hospice care can feel overwhelming, and it's natural to have concerns about how these...
Continuing Regular Doctor Appointments on Hospice
An important question many have as they enter into hospice is, "Can I continue my regular doctor appointments on hospice?"...
Embracing Hope in Hospice Care: A Journey of Peace and Comfort
As we navigate life's journey, we may find ourselves facing unexpected challenges and uncertain paths. One such juncture is...
Understanding Hospice Eligibility
In the face of serious illness, the prospect of hospice care can bring a mix of emotions. It's natural to have questions...
What It’s Like to Be a Hospice Volunteer
In the realm of compassion and care, few roles hold the significance and transformative power quite like that of a hospice...
How to Arrange Hospice Care: Compassionate Support For Your Loved One
Facing the realization that a loved one requires hospice care can be overwhelming. During this difficult and emotional...
Honoring End-of-Life Wishes: How Hospice Care Can Help You Plan
As our loved ones approach the end of their lives, it becomes essential to ensure that their wishes and preferences are...
Home for the Holidays: Comfort and Care with Hospice
The holiday season is often filled with joy and merriment, but for families with terminally ill loved ones, it can pose a...
Celebrating Hospice & Palliative Care Month 2023: Courageous Conversations
November is a month filled with gratitude and remembrance, particularly for the compassionate care hospice and palliative...
A Guide to Self-Care for Family Caregivers During the Hospice Journey
As a family caregiver, you hold an essential role in providing comfort and support to your aging or terminally ill loved...
Finding Comfort and Peace: Spiritual Care in Hospice
In the journey towards the end of life, the comfort and solace provided by holistic care becomes paramount. We understand...
Navigating End-of-Life Discussions with Family
Discussing end-of-life decisions and preferences with family members can be a challenging but essential conversation. We...
7 Frequently Asked Questions About Hospice Care You Should Know
Navigating the realm of hospice care can be overwhelming and filled with questions. As a family caregiver, knowledge is...
Understanding Clinical End-of-Life Signs in Hospice Care
The end-of-life journey is a profound and delicate time. Understanding clinical end-of-life signs can help everyone...
Supporting Your Loved One through the Dying Process
The journey of preparing for the death of a loved one can be overwhelming and emotional. As caregivers and family members,...
Enhancing Quality of Life in Assisted Living – How Hospice Care Makes the Difference
For individuals in assisted living facilities, hospice care is crucial in providing comprehensive end-of-life care. Hospice...
Caring for a Dying Loved One – The Role of Caregivers and Hospice Care Support
Losing a loved one is undoubtedly one of the most difficult experiences in life. During this time, caregivers are vital in...
Preparing: Financial and Legal Considerations at the End of Life
Preparing for the end of life is a reality we must all face at some point. While the focus should be on ensuring comfort,...
Understanding Cancer and the Role of Hospice Care
Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for nearly 10 million deaths in 2020. To understand cancer better,...
Honoring Our Heroes: Purple Heart Day
Every year on August 7th, we observe Purple Heart Day, a day dedicated to honoring the brave men and women who have been...
Who Pays for Hospice Care at Home?
Hospice care at home is a valuable service providing comfort and support for individuals with terminal illnesses and their...
How Long is Hospice Care Typically?
Hospice care provides vital support for people with life-limiting illnesses, offering comfort, dignity, and compassionate...
Home Health Vs. Hospice Care: What is the Difference?
When considering healthcare options for loved ones with complex medical needs, it's important to understand the differences...
Honoring Nursing Assistants
Celebrating Their Dedication and Compassionate Care During Nursing Assistants Week, we shine a spotlight on the remarkable...
Our C.A.R.E. Program
We are proud to introduce the implementation of our C.A.R.E. Program. C.A.R.E. adds another layer of service to caring for...
Honoring Those We’ve Lost: Memorial Day and Hospice Care for Veterans
Memorial Day is a time to honor and remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. It’s also a time...
National Skilled Nursing Care Week
National Skilled Nursing Care Week (NSNCW) is an annual observance that celebrates the compassionate care provided by...
National Nurses Week
National Nurses Week, celebrated annually on May 6-12th, is a time to recognize and appreciate nurses' hard work and...
Worldwide Bereaved Spouses Awareness Month
Losing a loved one to a terminal illness is an incredibly painful experience. Losing a spouse or partner can be...
National Doctors’ Day
March 30th is National Doctors Day — and what better day to recognize everything our physicians and medical directors do...
National Social Work Month
This National Social Work Month, we wanted to shine a light on hospice and palliative care social workers and all they do...
National Caregivers Day
National Caregivers Day is a time to recognize the selfless physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual support work of...
National Patient Recognition Week
This week, February 1-7, 2023, National Patient Recognition Week is taking place all over the country. We're...
4 Types of Hospice Care
When you're looking for care for a loved one who is dying, it's important to understand how hospice works and what kind of...
Does Medicare Pay for Hospice?
The short answer is yes! Medicare pays for hospice. One of the biggest questions for Medicare beneficiaries is whether or...