Last night one of our RNs on call went to visit a new patient who was suddenly experiencing pain. She drove to the patient’s home and quickly got a sense of what was needed, reassuring the family and calming the patient. She knew just which pain medications would help—in which doses, given at what times—and an hour or so later,…
In our grief group this morning, one of our long-time members mentioned that not long after she experienced a terrible loss, a family member sent her a copy of The Mourner’s Bill of Rights and it was very helpful to her. This clear set of ideas was originally developed by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D., a leading researcher and presenter in…
Here at Suburban Hospice, we are closely monitoring and following all suggestions from the CDC, the Indiana State Department of Health, and Hancock Health, our parent organization. We feel fortunate to work in a county that has been focusing for some time on a healthy public health initiative, and we are confident that the “best practices” we have established will…
“Caregiver” is a big label that can encompass any number of things when you are caring for a loved one at home. According to the two-tiered study, Home Alone, and Home Alone Revisited, funded by the United Hospital Fund and the AARP, caregivers often feel as though they have taken on the labels of both “skilled nurse” and “home manager.”…
‘Tis the season! Cheers to our friends at Hancock Home Medical Equipment, who were bell ringers at the Wal-Mart in Greenfield this morning! HME is one of our most trusted and valuable partners: they provide the medical equipment our patients need in a fast, supported, and friendly way. They explain everything fully and are always available to answer questions. Merry…
RN Case Manager Lesa was the nurse on our team who worked yesterday while the rest of us were enjoying enormous Thanksgiving feasts with our families and friends. When the day began, Lesa expected to be busy: She had five visits already on her schedule. But as days do, yesterday took an unexpected turn, and Lesa wound up going out…
This year here at Suburban Hospice, we are thankful for so many things! We are thankful first and foremost for our patients and their families, who fill our days with love and purpose. We’re thankful for our new, talented team members, who add joy, excellence, compassion, and care to our family of staff. We’re grateful for the vision of our…
As part of our continuing celebration of National Hospice Month, RN Case Manager Sunshine shares why hospice is the right work for her. It’s truly an honor for us to know and care for our patients and families and to travel this important and tender part of the journey with them. Hug a hospice nurse today! It’s a calling!