by Colorado Palliative & Hospice Care | Sep 14, 2022 | Hospice Care, Medical Professionals, News, Palliative Care
Falls Prevention Day is an annual observance that promotes awareness about the dangers of falling, especially for older adults. Falls are one of the leading causes of injury among older adults. Each year, about 36 million falls are reported among older...
by Colorado Palliative & Hospice Care | Sep 11, 2022 | Hospice Care, Medical Professionals, News, Palliative Care
National HIV and Aging Awareness Day is a time to reflect on how older adults are affected by HIV. Wherever they are in their lives, we must ensure they have access to the services and support they need to live healthy and meaningful lives. It’s also a day to...
by Colorado Palliative & Hospice Care | Sep 5, 2022 | Hospice Care, Medical Professionals, News, Palliative Care
National Assisted Living Week is a time to celebrate the people who make assisted living possible and the communities that support them. The celebration began in 1995 and has been taking place every year since. It’s also a time to reflect on the future of this...
by Colorado Palliative & Hospice Care | Aug 31, 2022 | Hospice Care, Medical Professionals, News, Palliative Care
September is World Alzheimer’s Month, an international campaign designed to raise awareness and money as well as challenge the stigma around Alzheimer’s disease. The Alzheimer’s Association estimates that there are more than 6 million Americans...
by Colorado Palliative & Hospice Care | Aug 7, 2022 | Hospice Care, Medical Professionals, News, Veteran Care
Hospice is an invaluable service for patients and their caregivers alike to help manage the physical and emotional pain that comes with terminal illness. However, many people aren’t sure when the right time to enter hospice care is. Please keep reading to learn more...
by Colorado Palliative & Hospice Care | Aug 7, 2022 | Hospice Care, Medical Professionals, News, Veteran Care
Healthcare providers often bring up hospice care when a loved one receives a terminal illness diagnosis. But if you have no prior experience with hospice care, other than what you’ve seen on TV and in the movies, you may be unsure whether or not hospice care is the...
