Tag Archive: end of life
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.,... Read More
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,... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
Advance Care Planning Lunch & Learn – Thursday, April 13
This event has concluded. Please join one of our other upcoming Lunch & Learn events. How to plan for end-of-life... Read More