Debbie Hill, LPN, tells people “I have a two-fold life. Half of my life is nursing, half is music.” Hill is a composer, a pianist, a choir director and a nurse. She is retiring after 15 years of providing end-of-life…
People often know they need to have a conversation about end-of-life planning but don’t know where to start. There are resources to help you learn what you need to know and how to start the conversation.
We are so excited to announce that Age Restrictions have been lifted and we are “Welcoming Back” Volunteers.
Wishing everyone a lovely fall! We miss you. Please be safe and stay healthy!
The CADD Pump is used to control the release of medicine from a bag. If you are getting medicine for pain and your pain is not relieved, call HOC at (513) 891-7700.
Terminal agitation, also referred to as terminal restlessness, is a common symptom in dying patients. Sometimes those who are usually calm can suddenly and unexpectedly become agitated, restless, and confused. Family members may also notice a rapid change in personality…
Swallowing difficulty often occurs in older people, those who take medications that make them very drowsy, or people with an end-stage neurological disease, stroke, weakness, confusion or dental problems.
There are several reasons skin breakdown occurs and training you, as a caregiver, to watch for the signs of breakdown is important. Healing skin breakdown at this stage of serious illness is not always possible. The goals now are to…