From the front porch where Chaplain Rich sits and chats with hospice patient John, the background noise for their friendly conversations is often the hum of small airplanes taking off from a nearby airport. […]
Anyone who has ever witnessed the agitated and nervous behavior of a patient with dementia or Alzheimer’s, or seen nursing home residents in wheelchairs seemingly staring into space for hours on end: Meet twiddle muffs–and meet 65-year-old Wanda, a VITAS Healthcare volunteer who makes them. […]
Facing the holidays after the death of a loved one is difficult, especially in the first few years. The bereavement experts at VITAS Healthcare offer suggestions to help you and your family cope, enjoy time together, and honor a deceased loved one during the holidays. […]
According to a 2017 Kaiser Family Foundation survey, nine in 10 Americans say they are comfortable talking about end-of-life decisions with a physician. […]
Facing the holidays after the death of a loved one is difficult, especially in the first few years. The bereavement experts at VITAS Healthcare offer suggestions to help you and your family cope, enjoy time together, and honor a deceased loved one during the holidays. […]
One of the comments we frequently hear from our patients and their families at VITAS Healthcare is a very heartfelt sentiment that we hope to change through education: “I wish I had known about hospice sooner.” […]
Cedar Creek Assisted Living In Merritt Island will honor the facility’s military veterans with a special surprise on Friday from 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. and invites the public to join in the celebration. […]
When a person becomes impaired by old age, illness or injury, a friend, family member or another relative may take responsibility for their care. […]
The Doctors’ Goodwill Foundation has announced an impressive line-up of speakers for the organization’s “A Healthy Day at the Ball Park,” a day-long series of health related activities for the medical industry and the public at Space Coast Stadium in Viera, on April 18, 2015. […]
Space Coast Cancer Center To Host Healthcare Seminar […]
Ninety-year-old John Forbes spent his final weeks doing what he loved most – creating art. […]
One Senior Place recently hosted a very informative Senior Insurance event, which featured a wealth of information about senior insurance options, preventive health care and lots of free giveaways and refreshments. […]
