by Carrie McBride | May 3, 2023 | News
Because of the disease process and changes that can occur in the brain and body of someone dealing with a terminal illness, it is not uncommon for people to experience pain, anxiety, and/or agitation. Hospice has a lot of tools which can be quite successful in...
by Carrie McBride | Apr 17, 2023 | About Us, Bereavement, News, Resources, Staff Spotlight, Staff Spotlight
Hospice of the Northwest is excited to welcome Allie Brooks as our new Bereavement Counselor. Hospice provides individual and grief counseling, not only for people who had a loved one on our service, but for members of the community who are experiencing any type of...
by Carrie McBride | Apr 1, 2023 | News, Pet Peace of Mind, Resources, Veterans, Volunteers
April is National Volunteer Month, and we want to honor and recognize the amazing work our volunteers do for Hospice of the Northwest. For starters, last year our volunteers provided over 1,000 visits. They make over 1,000 phone calls to patients and their caregivers...
by Carrie McBride | Mar 22, 2023 | News, Resources, Volunteers
The Hospice of the Northwest vigil team is made up of a dedicated group of compassionate and loving volunteers who sit by the bedside of actively-dying patients. Many times a patient’s circle of support requests privacy during the dying process; however, there...
by Carrie McBride | Feb 20, 2023 | News, Resources
Medicare-certified hospices are required to offer the same basic services, but there are differences between hospice providers that can make a difference to patients and their circles of support. Here are five things you should consider when choosing a hospice...
