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Meeting Jessica

By HCSC, on June 9th, 2011%

I’m a nurse at Hospice Care of South Carolina and recently when I was making a home visit a family caregiver met me at the door. Her name was Jessica, it was my first visit with her Daddy. She introduced him to me by saying, “this is my Daddy and he’s very sick.” There was very . . . → Read More: Meeting Jessica

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Handling The Holidays After Losing A Loved One

By HCSC, on November 18th, 2010%

Losing someone close to you is a very painful experience. With the holidays almost upon us the special days ahead can intensify that pain. Planning a remembrance or ritual to celebrate your loved one’s life can ease the sorrow of these challenging times and help preserve memories of the affection you shared.

Though the holidays can be . . . → Read More: Handling The Holidays After Losing A Loved One

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Accepting Support

By HCSC, on November 2nd, 2010%

When people ask family caregivers, “What can I do to help?” many caregivers don’t know how to answer. Many of us are pretty reluctant to actually assign work to others, even others who are more than willing to really help. Because of this we miss out on much needed help and support.

You may admittedly be feeling . . . → Read More: Accepting Support

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How can hospice care help my loved one?

By HCSC, on September 21st, 2010%

When a life limiting illness affects someone you love, it’s not it easy knowing where to turn for help or what might be the best options for them.

As you consider hospice, it will help to understand how hospice care can support the many needs of your loved one and what support hospice can offer you and . . . → Read More: How can hospice care help my loved one?

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Accepting Support, Important Step For Family Caregivers

By HCSC, on September 13th, 2010%

When people ask family caregivers, “What can I do to help?” many caregivers don’t know how to answer. Many of us are pretty reluctant to actually assign work to others, even others who are more than willing to really help. Because of this we miss out on much needed help and support.

You may admittedly be feeling . . . → Read More: Accepting Support, Important Step For Family Caregivers

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