by Colorado 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 Colorado 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 Colorado 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 Colorado 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 Colorado 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...
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