Families seeking hospice care for a loved one often ask, is hospice only for cancer patients? The simple answer is no, hospice is not only for cancer patients. Rather, hospice is for anyone with an illness that is expected to live for six months or less. At Blue Water Homecare and Hospice, we provide end-of-life […]
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Should my elderly parents move in with us?
Moving an aging parent, or senior loved one, into your home is no small decision. It is a decision that many adults in the sandwich generation are having to make – caring for their own children as well as their elderly parents. Blue Water Homecare Founder and COO, Jennifer Prescott, RN, MSN, CDP has a […]
Read MoreThe Blue Water Difference
Choosing a hospice care provider can be a daunting task. While most hospices provide the same services in accordance with Medicare regulations, there are still differences among providers that should be considered. To ensure your loved one receives compassionate care from a reputable hospice provider, first check for state licensing and accreditation. Then, we encourage […]
Read MoreWhat is the role of a chaplain in hospice care?
When a loved one enters hospice care, they are cared for by a team of specialists that includes doctors, nurses, social workers, and religious representatives. At Blue Water Hospice Care, we collaborate with many healthcare and spiritual professionals to serve the comprehensive needs of our families during this difficult and emotional time, and we are […]
Read More5 Important Tips for New Caregivers
Stepping in as a primary, or even part-time, caregiver to an elderly or incapacitated loved one can be a strenuous task both physically and mentally. It can be especially complicated when that loved one is a parent because the roles then become reversed. At Blue Water Homecare, we are professional and experienced at-home caregivers, offering […]
Read MoreOffering Comfort with Hospice Care
Individuals and their families who have elected to enter hospice for their final days often require a great deal of support in terms of physical, emotional, and spiritual care. The caregivers who are looking after them also need a generous helping of comfort through this process. Blue Water Hospice care provides experienced professionals to manage, […]
Read MoreCommunicating with Senior Loved Ones
Effective and open communication is important in any relationship at every age. It can become especially important though as your loved ones grow older. Changes in mental and physical health, hearing loss, and role reversals as children begin to actively ‘parent’ their parents can all lead to challenges in communication. Blue Water Homecare and Hospice […]
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