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National Hospice Month
October 28, 2011
November is National Hospice/Palliative Care Month. This year’s theme, “Preserving a Legacy…Treasuring Memories,” reminds us that every person we care for is a unique individual with a lifetime of experiences, relationships and gifts to share. The hospice community honors patients and families as they travel the journey at life’s end, and inform the community about the importance of quality end-of-life care....
What a Difference $50 Makes
October 15, 2011
Local Philanthropist Harriett Lake Supports Hospice of the Comforter....
Hospice Care’s Impact Wins Award
October 14, 2011
Win Affirms All That Hospice Care has Contributed to Healthcare...
The Hospice Transition in Cancer Care
September 30, 2011
There is strong evidence that patients with advanced cancer and their caregivers benefit from discussing their end-of-life wishes with their oncologists....
Medical Equipment Donated
September 09, 2011
HOSPICE OF THE COMFORTER DONATES $20,000 OF DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT TO THIRD WORLD COUNTRIES...
Workshop to Address Grief of 10th Anniversary of 9/11
September 01, 2011
To help those who may experience increased stress and grief at this time, Hospice of the Comforter is providing a free workshop for the community, “Living with 9/11 and Other Tragedies.”...
Short of Breath: The Experience of Anxiety and Depression in End-Stage Lung Disease
August 26, 2011
For persons with end-stage or terminal COPD, hospice is uniquely situated to address these symptoms as well as the myriad of medical issues caused by the disease....
A Top Company for Working Families
August 18, 2011
Orlando Sentinel Names Hospice of the Comforter to 2011 Top 100 Companies for Working Families in Central Florida...
Understanding End-Stage Liver Disease
August 01, 2011
The impact of various symptoms and conditions on suffering and quality of life are profound, and End-Stage Liver Disease patients can benefit greatly from hospice and palliative care....
Difficult Decisions about Care and Treatment in End-Stage Renal Disease
June 24, 2011
Despite its availability, hospice care is underutilized in the care of terminally-ill ESRD patients....