How to Say Goodbye to Your Senior Loved One
Life is full of challenges, and one of the most difficult things to do is to say goodbye to a loved one. Here is some advice from the team at…
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How Palliative Care Works
Palliative care is a specific medical care service offered at our senior residence, The Shores in South Jersey. Here is some insight into what this service entails and how it…
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4 Tips for Living Your Best Life as a Hospice Resident
Coming to terms with a terminal diagnosis is a difficult challenge for patients and their families. While it may be a challenging time it’s important to do things that make…
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Hospice Insights: What is Coordinated Care?
If you’ve been researching hospice care, you’ve probably come across the term “coordinated care.” This isn’t a buzzword or marketing term — it’s a critical component of delivering effective care…
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Insights from Bridges Hospice: Coping with Grief
One of life’s greatest challenges is coping with the loss of a loved one. Just like every person is unique, so the grieving process is different for every individual. Here…
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Celebrating the Festive Season with Your Loved One in Hospice
The holiday season can be especially difficult for families with a loved one in hospice, making a traditional time of celebration touched with sadness. However, there are still many ways…
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A Guide to Putting Your Affairs in Order
When diagnosed with a terminal illness, one of the tasks patients need to address is ensuring that their personal paperwork is in order. Despite the negative connotations of this task,…