Missouri Palliative & Hospice Care

For 2021, the World Blood Donor Day slogan is Give blood and keep the world beating. "The message highlights the essential contribution blood donors make to keeping the world pulsating by saving lives and improving others’ health. It reinforces the global call for more people all over the world to donate blood regularly and contribute to better health." Learn more: https://www.who.int//default-ca/world-blood-donor-day-2021 #worldblooddonorday #WBBD2021 #WBBD

"A dementia exercise therapy program that can easily be done at home improves abilities and quality of life in seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia." Read more: https://dailycaring.com/dementia-exercise-programs-increas/ #dementia #alzheimers #seniors #caregivers #qualityoflife

Register to give blood this Monday, June 14th for #WorldBloodDonorDay (#WBDD). "Every year on June 14, organizations all around the globe celebrate World Blood Donor Day. An event that raises awareness to the importance that donating blood means to the health industry, as the range of uses is way more diverse than anyone thinks." Learn more: https://nationaltoday.com/world-blood-donor-day/

"As you have stated, There are only four kinds of people in the world: those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers, and those who will need caregivers. What would you suggest the next generation of caregivers needs in order to be the best version of caregivers possible?" Read more: https://www.futureofpersonalhealth.com//how-former-first-/ #caregivers #familycaregivers #hospicecare #palliativecare #caringforcaregivers

9 unique activity ideas for celebrating the important man (or men) in your life this Father’s Day: https://dailycaring.com/celebrate-fathers-day-safely-with-/ #fathersdaygifts #fathersdayactivities #fathersday

Missouri Palliative & Hospice Care recognizes the difficulties that come with placing a loved-one in hospice/palliative care. We feel that it is critical for all of your questions be answered quickly and completely to your satisfaction. You are always encouraged to call our office to get answers to your questions over the phone or to schedule a time to meet face-to-face: https://www.missourihc.com/contact/ #hospice #hospicecare #palliativecare #kansascityhospice #KCMO

November is National Palliative & Hospice Care Month. "Home care and hospice professions have their roots in 1963 when Dame Cicely Saunders gave a lecture at Yale University on the idea of specialized care for those at the end of their lives. Only two years later, Dr. Saunders was invited to become faculty by the Dean of Yale School of Nursing, Florence Wald." Learn more: https://nationaltoday.com/national-home-care-and-hospice-m/ #hospice #palliative #NHPCM2020 #NHPCM

Happy Halloween! "There are many Halloween activities for adults beyond simply passing out candy that can inspire you and your loved one to join in the fun. In preparation for the ghostly season, here are four ideas to help seniors and their caregivers get in the spirit." https://www.whereyoulivematters.org/halloween-activities-f/ #happyhalloween #halloween #seniors

"I realize life won’t always be like this, but I’ll take my new mourning rituals with me when life moves on to our new normal. And remember, Fernandez says, Grief isn’t one season. It weaves its way through our entire life. We will be able to mourn together again. https://www.wellandgood.com/grieving-during-pandemic/ #grief #grieving #pandemic

Those of us who work at the bedside of the dying can attest that patients, in the face of what may look to most like a lonely death, do experience love, meaning, and even grace. The dying often experience a summation of their life’s best moments and they leave us feeling more connected than alone. https://www.wellandgood.com/the-dying-process/ #hospice #hospicecare #dying #death

"The medical community has adapted to COVID-19 by building more ways for patients to be informed and get guidance and this should be welcome news, since good communication may save lives and ease us all through the challenging months ahead." https://www.npr.org//allergies-colds-flu-and-covid-19-how- #cold #flu #fluseason #seniors #caregivers #COVID19

Do you know the differences and benefits of palliative versus hospice care? https://dailycaring.com/9-top-questions-about-palliative-c/ #hospice #hospicecare #palliative #palliativecare

Help Missouri Palliative & Hospice Care meet additional needs! Because of the giving of our supporters, we have the ability to fund other services to help hospice patients in addition to the care provided by their professional staff of nurses, social workers, chaplains, home health aides, and volunteers. Donations are used to help hospice patients in our community live independently and safely wherever they call home. Any contribution would be appreciated as it would allow us to meet needs that otherwise might not be met: https://missourihc.com/contact/donate/ #donate #donations #hospice #missourihospice #missouri #kansascity #kcmo #independenceMO #homecare

"Social isolation during the coronavirus emergency has substantially impacted the hospice population, as well as seniors in general. Research has identified significant links between social isolation and increased risk of early mortality among older and seriously ill patients." Read more: https://hospicenews.com//hospices-adapt-to-support-social/ #COVID19 #socialisolation #seniors #hospice

Halloween is a great opportunity for some holiday-themed activities, crafts and recipes! Give everyone a chance to enjoy some spooky fun: https://www.senioradvisor.com//halloween-activities-for-s/ #halloween #halloweenactivities #seniors

"Telehealth will be a cornerstone of future health care policy following the COVID-19 pandemic, with Medicare Advantage plans as one engine for growth." Read more: https://hospicenews.com//hhs-secretary-azar-medicare-adva/ #medicare #COVID19 #telehealth

Caregiving.com shares 10 tips for avoiding the flu and 6 tips that prevent serious flu complications and ease symptoms: https://dailycaring.com/16-cold-and-flu-prevention-tips-fo/ #caregiers #seniors #fluprevention #flue #cold

"For families committed to helping their aging relatives, TV host and author Joan Lunden says preparation is critical." Read more: https://www.futureofpersonalhealth.com//joan-lunden-expla/ #seniors #caregivers

"You should consider respite services much earlier than you think you will need them. Respite will be most helpful if you use it before you become exhausted, isolated, and overwhelmed by your responsibilities." Read more: https://www.futureofpersonalhealth.com//why-respite-break/ #caregivers #hospice #hospicecare #respite