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Signs of Approaching Death
End-of-Life Timeline: Know what to Expect If you have a loved one who has recently entered into hospice care or is going to, you may...
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Nov 2, 2023
Hospice Eligibility Criteria
Making a difference in the Lives of our patients and their families everyday!!! If you or someone you know has symptoms of a...
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Aug 24, 2023
Toenail Care: Essential for Hospice Care
Toenail care can help prevent pain and infection, and it can also be a way to provide comfort to a patient who is nearing the end of...
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Jun 22, 2023
Tips for Being a Good Hospice Visitor
Your presence does make a difference! Your loved one is dying. Maybe it's a family member, someone in your local church, congregation,...
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Oct 12, 2022
Prescription Assistance
Some state governments and drug manufacturers offer lesser known programs that can help older adults afford their medications. Roughly...
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Apr 21, 2022
Emergency Planning
Emergency Preparedness, emergency planning
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Jun 20, 2021
POLST - Physicians Orders For Life Sustaining Treatment
A POLST form is a legal document for people with an advanced progressive or terminal illnesses and specifies the type of care a person...
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Mar 4, 2021
CARRYING ON WITH LIFE, AFTER LOSS
The feelings can be very powerful and feel devastating. Luckily, there are things you can do that can help you cope and get you through...
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Mar 4, 2021
The Mourner’s Bill of Rights by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D.
Everyone grieves differently. Grieving is a personal and highly individual experience. How you grieve depends on many factors,...
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Mar 3, 2021
BEREAVEMENT, FUNERALS AND THE CHEVRA KADISHA
Dealing with the death of a loved one is an extraordinarily difficult endeavor. Our Chevra Kadisha ("Sacred Society") is a Volunteer...
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Feb 17, 2021
What to say to someone who is Grieving
Choosing what to say to someone when a death occurs can be uncomfortable and challenging. While we want to express our condolences, we...
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Jan 14, 2021
Advanced Care Planning
Make decisions about the healthcare you want to receive if you're facing a medical crisis. Advanced Care Planning downloadable PDF...
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Dec 31, 2020
Free Resources for Georgia Residents
Below are some links to free resources and services available for our aging family members who might need help, assistance and access to...
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Aug 22, 2020
Goldencare Hospice & Palliative Care statement regarding COVID-19
As part of our continued efforts to decrease the risk of spread of COVID-19, following a declaration of a State of Emergency by the...
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Aug 22, 2020
Starting Hospice Referral process
What happens when you begin the Hospice referral process? While the decision on when to consider hospice care may seem overwhelming,...
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Aug 22, 2020
Hospice Care Myths & Facts
The Hospice Foundation of America (HFA) defines hospice as medical care designed to help someone with a terminal illness live as well as...
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Aug 22, 2020
Honored to Care for Veterans with Dignity & Respect
You Have a Better Choice for Hospice Care At Goldencare Hospice & Palliative Care, we believe every day should be the best day possible....
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Aug 22, 2020
Hospice Definitions
The glossary below will help to explain some of the common terms and definitions used in hospice and palliative care. Understanding the...
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Aug 19, 2020
Talking to Your Doctor
You and your doctor are a team. You got to work this together. You may not agree with all they have to say but you need to let them...
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Aug 19, 2020
Hospice Care
When a serious illness progresses into the final months of life, there’s still much more that Goldencare Hospice & Palliative Care can do...
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Aug 8, 2020
Georgia Medicaid Eligibility Requirements For Seniors
What is Medicaid? Medicaid is a jointly funded, Federal-State health care program for persons who are financially eligible. Medicaid...
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Aug 7, 2020
For Families - Hospice Indicators
The decision to begin hospice can be difficult, but you don't have to do it alone. If you think you or a loved one would benefit from...
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Jul 30, 2020
Hospice vs. Palliative Care: Which is right for you?
Both palliative care and hospice care provide comfort. But palliative care can begin at diagnosis, and at the same time as treatment....
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Jul 28, 2020
Talking to Family and Patients about Hospice
24/7 Admissions and Care. Living life's journey with comfort, care, and compassion. At Goldencare Hospice and Palliative Care, we...
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