by Colorado Palliative & Hospice Care | Feb 23, 2023 | Hospice Care, Medical Professionals, News, Palliative Care
This National Social Work Month, we wanted to shine a light on hospice and palliative care social workers and all they do to help ensure our patients receive attentive care that meets — and exceeds — their needs. Social Work Month runs from Wednesday, March 1, 2023,...
by Colorado Palliative & Hospice Care | Feb 23, 2023 | Hospice Care, Medical Professionals, News, Palliative Care
March is National Kidney Month, an important time to recognize everything our kidneys do for our bodies and learn how to optimize our kidney health. Kidneys work to keep us healthy in the following ways: Regulate fluid levels Activate vitamin D for healthy bones...
by Colorado Palliative & Hospice Care | Jan 27, 2023 | Hospice Care, Medical Professionals, News, Palliative Care
National Caregivers Day is a time to recognize the selfless physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual support work of caregivers. In 2015, Providers Association for Home Health & Hospice Agencies established National Caregivers Day on the third Friday of February...
by Colorado Palliative & Hospice Care | Jan 27, 2023 | Hospice Care, Medical Professionals, News, Palliative Care
February is American Heart Month, highlighting the number 1 killer of all Americans, heart disease. Today, there are nearly 20 million Americans living with coronary heart disease (CHD) or stroke. When you hear the word “heart,” your mind probably goes...
by Colorado Palliative & Hospice Care | Jan 27, 2023 | Hospice Care, Medical Professionals, News, Palliative Care
This week, February 1-7, 2023, National Patient Recognition Week is taking place all over the country. We’re celebrating Patient Recognition Week by focusing on the many wonderful people who make our work possible. First, we want to say a special...
by Colorado Palliative & Hospice Care | Dec 27, 2022 | Hospice Care, Medical Professionals, News
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 care can be expected. Hospice care is a form of end-of-life treatment focused on pain management and comfort rather than curing...
