How Can You Help Someone Who Is Grieving?

Bereavement

How can I help? What should I say? When someone you know loses a loved one, you want nothing more than to show you care. But all too often the fear of saying or doing the wrong thing leads to doing nothing at all. The coronavirus pandemic has also presented new challenges for coping with … Read more

Great Summer Activities for Seniors

Bloomington End of Life Care

Longer days and warmer weather mean plenty of opportunities for fun, healthy activities, both outside and indoors. Even for those who need to continue social distancing to reduce the risk of COVID-19, there are many ways to have a safe and enjoyable summer.  Here are just a few excellent summer activities for seniors that support … Read more

Paying for Hospice Care: Understanding Your Options

Bloomington Home Hospice

When a loved one is diagnosed with a terminal illness, it can be an emotional and stressful time.  Hospice care focuses on keeping patients comfortable and providing a better quality of life in their final days. It can also be a valuable resource for family members, helping with caregiving and providing bereavement support after a … Read more

Respite Care Offers a Helping Hand to Caregivers

Home Hospice in Bloomington

Taking care of a loved one in their time of need is a selfless act of devotion.  But it’s hard to give them your best if you’re always feeling exhausted.  Caregiver burnout is a very real experience that happens to lots of folks when a family member has a long-term illness. You may find yourself … Read more

COVID-19 + FAITH with Dr. Mitch Duininck

Palliative Care in Bloomington

At Seasons Hospice, we know people are searching for answers. Our organization’s President has known Dr. Mitch Duininck for many years and knows him to be a not only and incredible doctor, but a good man and trustworthy source of information during these unquestionably difficult times. We hope you find this informative.

In response to COVID-19

Home Health in Bloomington

At Crown Hospice we understand the anxiety surrounding the ongoing outbreak of COVID-19 and are monitoring the situation closely.  We understand the threat this virus poses to our patients and their families and are taking steps to minimize the risk of exposure. We are following all CDC, CHAP and state health department guidelines in addition … Read more

Great Exercises for Seniors

Bloomington Hospice Care

I’m too old. I have too many aches and pains.  Myths like these prevent many seniors from enjoying the benefits of exercise. The National Institutes of Health tells us that just 30% of people ages 45-64 engage in regular physical activity. That number drops to 15% for ages 65-74 and just 5% for those 85 … Read more

Celebrating Holidays with Loved Ones in Hospice Care

Hospice in Bloomington

Celebrating Holidays with Loved Ones in Hospice Care The holiday season is supposed to be a time of joy and hope for the year to come. But for many people, it’s also a painful time. That’s especially true if a loved one has a terminal illness. Cheerful celebrations may intensify feelings of anticipatory grief, as … Read more

How Can I Afford Hospice Care?

Home Health in Victoria

When its time for your loved one to begin transitioning into a hospice care environment, it can be hard to imagine paying for all of the costs. Hospice care is a wonderful option to receive assistance in providing rest and necessary services for your loved one’s last moments of life. But all that help does … Read more

How to Help Your Loved One Sleep Better at Night

Palliative Care in Bloomington

Is Insomnia Becoming a Problem? A patient receiving hospice care will sometimes find their previous nightly rituals and patterns of sleep disrupted. There are quite a few reasons why this happens ranging anywhere from medication side-effects to psychological conditions. For instance, studies have shown that people with cancer could be affected by anxiety or depression, which in … Read more

What Do I Do Now That My Spouse is Gone?

Bloomington End of Life Care

Grief After The Fatal Toll Of Mesothelioma Written by Dr. T. David Willets (GC-C) Jessica and Michael finally made it!  Empty nesters.  After years of raising three kids, the big day came. Their youngest moved away to college.  It was a bitter-sweet moment as she backed out of the driveway, into the street and around … Read more