The reality of time is that it is limited. We experience this truth all throughout life. In elementary school we often realize how limited our time on the playground is. As parents we realize how quickly our kids grow up. As individuals we eventually find that life is fleeting, and Read more…
We make decisions every day of our lives. Some are big and life-changing, while others are less impactful. Should I have that second brownie, or should I not? Should I wear blue or green today? Should I quit my job, or should I stay? While the magnitude of these questions Read more…
When you or a loved one are faced with a life-limiting illness, hospice is there for you. Choosing hospice does not mean you are giving up on life. Instead, it means you are focusing on a better quality of life that can be maintained for as long as possible. Our Read more…
In October we are educating our staff on cancer to give them a better understanding of the disease. It is important to understand the factors and progression of cancer in order to know when hospice might be the right choice for a cancer patient. Here are some important points about Read more…
One of the greatest gifts in life can be raising a child. It’s not life’s only great gift, but those who are blessed to be a parent find that it can be rewarding yet difficult. The difficulty is often in trying to control an uncontrollable situation. A situation like a Read more…
Having a conversation about Hospice can be difficult, even for the most experienced of us. Our passion is that everyone receives the end-of-life care that they deserve, and that care begins with a conversation. Below are some tips to consider when approaching this discussion. Choose a private setting. Read more…
Harrison’s Hope, with locations in Meridian, Caldwell and Twin Falls, has been named a 2019 Hospice Honors recipient by HEALTHCAREfirst, a leading provider of billing and coding services, CAHPS surveys and advanced analytics. Hospice Honors is a prestigious program that recognizes hospices providing the highest level of quality as measured Read more…
As part of our Wish Program, we try to find out what our patients want most in their last months. No matter how big the wish, we always try to make it happen. Lucky for us, Kellen Moore is a football player who believes in making dreams come true too. Read more…
George is not a nurse or an aide or a social worker or a chaplain. George is a hospice consultant. But at Hospice Partners, that means he is a part of the care team and he sits with patients when they need someone the most.