Many think Thanksgiving is the kickoff for the holiday season, but I’ve always considered it to be Halloween - my favorite holiday! Some of you may enjoy Halloween as much as I do. Some of you who’ve always looked forward to Halloween may be caregivers to a loved one with a serious condition or illness. Maybe the person you care for has always loved Halloween. You may be wondering how to celebrate … [Read more...]

Houston is known for being the top city for cultural diversity, passing New York City and Los Angeles. Understanding how different cultures approach death is very important. Through hospice, we provide grief services for everyone involved, but cultural practices are often overlooked. There are many transitions that happen at the end of life and through these transitions there things you should … [Read more...]

Contact: Maria Patino www.sugarlandhospices.com 832.410.3194 May 23, 2016   A diagnosis of cancer changes a family forever. Figuring out what’s for dinner or what your plans are for the weekend is suddenly less important. Family and personal values are questioned and priorities are tested and changed. Unsettled feelings and arguments may resurface during a family’s … [Read more...]

Contact: Maria Patino 832.410.3194 sugarlandhospices.com   Home health aides and personal care aides are also known as superheroes to the individuals they help. Typically, home health aides and personal care aides assist disabled, chronically ill, cognitively impaired, and elderly individuals. Common duties performed by home health aides and personal care aides range from … [Read more...]

Contact: Maria Patino 832.410.3194 sugarlandhospices.com Many individuals and families could benefit from hospice care but are unaware of how to access hospice services. Some are afraid to discuss it, some wait for a physician to suggest it, and some don’t know that they can initiate hospice care on their own, as long as eligibility standards are met. At Sugarland Hospices, we hear … [Read more...]

Contact: Maria Patino 832.410.3194 sugarlandhospices.com There are lots of ways you can do your bit to help lonely or socially isolated elderly people in your community. The person you're helping will reap health benefits, and you'll find you will as well. Volunteering for an organisation that supports older people is a key way of helping a lonely or socially isolated older … [Read more...]

Many people find themselves at loss for words when they find out someone they know is suffering from cancer. Even with the best of intentions, they can find themselves saying things that are hurtful without realizing their impact on the cancer patient. Caring for someone close to you who has been diagnosed with cancer is no small task. So, if you find yourself in such a situation and want to show … [Read more...]

As a caregiver of someone with Parkinson's disease, you have a lot to do: * You help maintain the quality of life for your loved one. * You educate yourself about symptoms, treatments, and the progression of the disease. * You keep track of appointments with the doctor, medication schedules, and exercise. * You offer the love and support necessary to meet the challenges of Parkinson's … [Read more...]