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A Memorial Day Thank You

By HCSC, on May 25th, 2012%

As Americans prepare for Memorial Day activities our mood continues to get lighter by the day. With an extended weekend on the horizon, those of us with busy schedules will have a chance to relax and enjoy the festivities with family and friends. As we go into Memorial Day, let’s take the full opportunity to reflect . . . → Read More: A Memorial Day Thank You

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National Hospice And Palliative Care Organization Offers Five Tips To Support Those Who’ve Lost A Loved One In Service To Our Country

By HCSC, on May 24th, 2011%

Editor’s Note: Here is a great informational piece from the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) on how to deal with the loss of a loved one who served our country.

There is greater significance to Memorial Day (May 30) than the start of the summer season. Memorial Day is a time to publicly show our . . . → Read More: National Hospice And Palliative Care Organization Offers Five Tips To Support Those Who’ve Lost A Loved One In Service To Our Country

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Hospice Care of South Carolina wins MLK Award for Humanitarian Excellence

By HCSC, on February 2nd, 2011%

Hospice Care Of South Carolina was recently presented the 2011 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Award for Humanitarian Excellence. The awards are presented at the Unity Celebration in Spartanburg each year and is given to one business and one non-profit organization that are recognized for their efforts in promoting and celebrating diversity and for encouraging the . . . → Read More: Hospice Care of South Carolina wins MLK Award for Humanitarian Excellence

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Providing Veterans the Care, Support and Comfort They Need

By HCSC, on January 14th, 2011%

Did you know that our veterans can face different and extreme health issues?

Nationwide, there are over 23 million veterans comprising ten percent of the population. During wartime, the main health concerns are life-threatening and disabling injuries. These include shrapnel and gunshot wounds, lost limbs, and head injuries. Service members might also have health problems from exposure . . . → Read More: Providing Veterans the Care, Support and Comfort They Need

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Preparing For The Holidays

By HCSC, on December 7th, 2010%

Caring for a seriously ill loved one takes on special dimensions during the holidays. Whether celebrating Hannukah, Christmas, Kwaanza, or the Feast of the Three Kings, we all want to find ways to include our loved one without overwhelming them. It’s natural for us to want to continue family traditions, especially if we think . . . → Read More: Preparing For The Holidays

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South Carolina Caregivers Thankful To Have Known Pearl

By HCSC, on November 30th, 2010%

Pearl came home to live out her final days surrounded by her devoted family. She was 83 years young, a mother, grandmother and devoted Christian woman. Pearl walked four miles each day; and at 83, that’s quite an accomplishment. She had walked the day before her doctor’s appointment. When I first met her, she was in . . . → Read More: South Carolina Caregivers Thankful To Have Known Pearl

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