Clare O'HaganJun 231 minHow To: Help an Elderly Person who FallsAccording to the CDC, about 36 million falls are reported among older adults each year. The elderly population is far more vulnerable to...
Clare O'HaganJun 105 minWe Know Masks Work, so why Haven’t Mask Mandates?Masks have been shown to be effective at protecting individuals, but mask mandates have not been very effective at reducing the impact of...
Clare O'HaganJun 21 minSeniors and Heat Stress: What to KnowIt's only early June, but Texas temperatures are already starting to rise. This extreme summer heat can be particularly difficult for...
Clare O'HaganMay 171 minHospice Care vs. Palliative CareUnderstanding how Palliative care and Hospice differ can be quite confusing. Here is a helpful article by the National Institute of...
Clare O'HaganMay 132 minMental Health & Hospice Care Hospice means caring for a patient holistically - body, spirit, and mind. May is Mental Health Awareness Month so we wanted to highlight...
Clare O'HaganApr 222 minHappiness, Guilt & Grieving Picture this: You lost your partner suddenly 10 years ago and were constantly consumed by the "what ifs" and guilt that pervaded anytime...
Clare O'HaganApr 131 minUpdates on the BA.2 Variant in TexasAccording to Dr. David Winter from Baylor Scott & White, cases of the more contagious variant of Omicron, BA.2, have been on the rise in...
clareohagan96Apr 52 minWhen is it Time to Start Hospice Care? According to this article by Forbes that addresses common misconceptions and questions about hospice care, there are several major points...
clareohagan96Apr 12 min5 Ways to Acknowledge Death Anniversaries Whether it's the first death anniversary or the 50th, it's important to keep the memories of those we have lost alive in our hearts. Here...
clareohagan96Mar 92 minAmbiguous Loss | Anticipatory Grief Ambiguous loss was coined by Pauline Boss and can be defined as "a loss that occurs without a significant likelihood of reaching...
clareohagan96Feb 162 minThe Importance of Living Wills One thing is certain in life: it's completely unpredictable. This unpredictability is exactly why it's crucial for everyone to create a...
clareohagan96Jan 311 minThe Search for a Universal VaccineWill researchers be able to develop one vaccine to combat current and future Corona variants? It can be difficult to keep up with which...
clareohagan96Jan 132 minMedical Benefits of Hospice CareWhile many people might believe that hospice care only aids the patient and family's emotional or spiritual needs, the industry actually...
clareohagan96Dec 16, 20212 minWays to Honor Lost Loved Ones During the Holidays Figuring out how to deal with the absence of loved ones during the holiday season can be incredibly challenging. Do you talk about them...
clareohagan96Nov 24, 20212 minDealing with Grief and the Holiday SeasonWhen you're grieving, the holiday season can feel like a constant stream of reminders of past traditions and memories with those who have...
clareohagan96Oct 29, 20211 minHow to Celebrate Halloween with Hospice PatientsWith Halloween coming up this weekend, here are a few tips on how to safely celebrate the spooky season and spread some smiles with...
clareohagan96Oct 21, 20211 minBenefits of Nature for Hospice PatientsIt's finally getting to that time of year when you can open your window to let in a cool Autumn breeze while basking in the glow of the...
clareohagan96Oct 8, 20211 minThe Benefits of Music Therapy in Hospice CareMusic is a magic tool that holds the power to move people, bring them together, create memories, and even aid in comforting hospice care...
clareohagan96Sep 17, 20211 minWhat to Know about the COVID-19 Booster Shot When will be the public be able to start getting their booster shots? "If FDA authorizes and ACIP recommends it, the goal is for people...
clareohagan96Aug 23, 20211 minCOVID-19 Vaccine Receives FDA Approval The vaccine formally known as the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine will now be called "Comirnaty" and was officially approved by the U.S. Food and...