Tag Archive: end of life
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A Day in the Life of Amy Johnson, Hospice Nurse
Amy Johnson, a nurse with Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro (HPCG), arrives at Whitestone Retirement community at 11 a.m., with nothing but her laptop bag and an ever-present smile....
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What’s going to happen next? Grappling With the Unknowns of Illness, Death and Dying
Some things that are comforting: control, knowledge, predictability and routine. Some things that are uncomfortable: lack of control, the unknown, unpredictability and chaos. When faced with a serious illness, having...
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Caregiving and Back Injuries: Prevention is Key
In a job where being able to move freely is essential, back injuries can be career-ending. By definition, caregiving requires assisting others in the activities of daily living when they...
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Coping with a Terminal Diagnosis
“The opposite of hope is despair, and when we despair, it is because we feel there are no choices.” –Warren G. Bennis Death is a part of life, but that...
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Chief Nursing Officer Joins Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro
(GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA)—Maria Thurlow, RN, joined Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro (HPCG) as its chief nursing officer in February 2018. Thurlow was previously the chief culture officer at Advanced...Hospice to Present Spiritual Care Conference
(GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA)–Members of all faith communities are invited to attend Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro’s (HPCG) second annual spiritual care conference. “Companions on the Journey: Deepening the Conversation”...
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When They Won’t Eat
Hospice patients often have changing patterns of eating and drinking. We think of food as much more than fuel. We think of it as comfort, enjoyment and protection. We also...
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