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WE CREATED Hospice Care of South Carolina to make a difference, a difference in your life and every life touched by an advanced illness. For anyone seeking answers about hospice care, we're here to help. We want to empower you or your loved one to live more fully, more completely and more in control.
For more than a decade we’ve been changing the way people think about hospice care by focusing on living, and focusing on what the end of life can be. In fact, we are the only hospice provider in South Carolina with faculty trained to teach End of Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC) a nationally accredited course in all areas (CORE, Critical Care, Geriatric, Veterans and Pediatrics). And we were named Employer Of The Year by the National Certification Board for Hospice and Palliative Nurses (NCBHPN), employing 37.5% of all Certified Hospice and Palliative-care Licensed Nurses and 34.65% of all NCBHPN’s in South Carolina.
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Signs of Caregiver Stress
2012-05-09 11:56:04. Posted by HCSCStress can be a daily dose of one of the not so pleasant parts of life, caregiver stress doubly so. Stress is a feeling that's created when we react to certain events. It's our body's way of rising to obstacles and preparing to deal with strenuous activities. As caregivers, we must learn to cope with stress and understand how it affects us on a day-to-day basis. Many times we struggle to balance our responsibilities as a caregiver with our non-caregiver responsibilities such as work, family life and social lives. Half the battle of dealing with stress is in knowing the signs and symptoms. Here are some of the signs that caregivers should know to look out for: • Depression • Exhaustion • Guilt • Anxiety • Irritability • Weight Loss • Anger • Lack of Concentration If you are a caregiver who has noticed that you are experiencing one or more of these symptoms, we encourage you to talk with your doctor or seek out community support. If you feel that your loved.......read more>>
Thoughts on Life After Caregiving
2012-05-01 13:53:17. Posted by HCSCAs caregivers, we find ourselves fully immersed in the day to day hardships and rewards that come with having a loved one who needs round the clock attention. Whether the journey lasts months or years, as caregivers, we take on new identities and life paths. Schedules get more chaotic, hobbies may change drastically and social circles wane. We become so involved in caring for our loved ones that we tend to lose ourselves in the name of servitude. Our entire lives seem put on hold in the pursuit of giving our loved ones the care and attention they need and deserve. Just as we may have not been mentally prepared for our loved one’s dying process, chances are that we may not be mentally ready for the after-death process. It is not easy to move on after a loved one’s death. After the caregiving ends, you may feel at a loss. Suddenly there is so much time in a day. You may find yourself wondering what you did before being your loved one’s caregiver. It’s important to remember th.......read more>>
Elder Dehydration
2012-04-16 15:20:18. Posted by HCSCSpring is here, love is in the air, birds have returned to their perches and the sun is beginning to warm things up again. As spring progresses into summer, it’s important that we are prepared for the heat. Items such as suntan lotion, UV sunglasses and proper clothing can be essential gear for coping with those hot summer days, but one of the most necessary items, water, may be easily overlooked. It makes up nearly 70% of the average adult’s body and is a key ingredient to life itself. Water is extra important, and we need to be sure that our loved ones are getting enough of it at all times. Although dehydration may seem like more of a discomfort issue, it can have serious health risks for seniors and those with advanced illnesses. If left untreated, dehydration may lead to strokes, seizures and even death. With these serious health risks in mind, as a caregiver, you can take the steps necessary to ensure that your loved one remains safe and hydrated throughout the summer. .......read more>>
