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Hospice Does Not Mean Giving Up

Hospice doesn’t mean you are giving up. Rather, the focus of hospice is caring for the patient, not curing the disease. Hospice is typically ordered by a physician when aggressive treatment is no longer an option. By choosing hospice, a patient is prioritizing their quality of life. Blue Water Hospice works with patients and families […]

How to Forge a Better Relationship with Your Caregiver

Inviting someone into your home to serve as a caregiver for a family member can be a rewarding decision that brings new peace of mind, but it is not without challenges. Building a solid and respectful relationship between everyone can take time. At Blue Water Homecare, we strive to help ease these transitions when our […]

Transition from home health to hospice care

Home health care is a valuable resource for seniors and families. Home health is healthcare provided in the home by a nurse, physical, occupational or speech therapist (or a combination of providers) to help loved ones during an injury, illness or chronic health condition. When an elderly loved one stops progressing while under the care […]

Dementia and Diet

Over 6.2 million Americans are currently estimated to be living with Alzheimer’s Disease, the most common form of dementia or memory loss. Research has long shown that factors such as diet, age, and genetics typically play into someone’s risk for developing this common condition. A new study now suggests that diet, in fact, does play […]

Offering Non-Medical End of Life Support

We often find that families with loved ones on hospice need extra help around the home. Blue Water Hospice works hand in hand with our homecare division, Blue Water Homecare, to provide end of life support for families with loved ones on hospice. In-home non-medical care services can help patients and families with everyday activities […]

Answering Common Questions About Hospice Care

It’s never easy to speak with aging parents about important decisions that need to be made if or when they are unable to care for themselves. The beginning of the new year could be a good time to bring up the subject along with any other healthcare goals for your family. Adding the possibility for […]

Holiday Hints for Alzheimer’s Caregivers

The holidays are a wonderful time of year to celebrate with family and friends, but they can also be overwhelming, especially for those affected by dementia or Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s disease is a common form of memory loss that typically occurs in seniors. Blue Water Homecare offers personalized non-medical services to assist families whose loved ones […]

Hospice myth: Hospice is only for cancer patients

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 […]