Guest Columnist, Author at The Andalusia Star-News

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COLUMN: ‘There’s no place like home’

In hospice, we never meet patients and families when they are having the best days of their lives. Most of the time, they are exhausted, ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Saturday, April 13, 2024 7:30 am

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COLUMN: ‘For everything, there is a season …’

The wife looked at the hospice nurse and said, “I can’t do this.” The nurse gently touched her hand and said, “Look at me… Yes. ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Saturday, April 6, 2024 7:30 am

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COLUMN: Difficult living life without any regrets

The Hospice team works diligently to support our patients’ and families’ physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. Hospice professionals often hear and see love stories and ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Saturday, March 2, 2024 7:30 am

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COLUMN: Hospice is gold standard for end-of-life care

Hospice is now considered the Gold Standard for excellent care at the end of life. Nonetheless, it can be challenging to bring up the subject ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Saturday, February 24, 2024 7:30 am

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COLUMN: Speaking from the heart

Since February is considered “heart month” and this is Valentine’s Week, many of us consider this time of the year to be the month of ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Saturday, February 17, 2024 7:30 am

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COLUMN: February is National Heart Month

Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women? Therefore, in 1964, President Lyndon Johnson proclaimed February ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Saturday, February 10, 2024 7:30 am

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COLUMN: Hospice offers redirection of focus, hope

When someone is diagnosed with a life-limiting disease, every one of us absolutely and rightfully so, hopes for a cure. Unfortunately, not all treatments prove ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Saturday, February 3, 2024 7:30 am

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COLUMN: Hospice is gold standard for life-end care

Hospice is now considered the Gold Standard for excellent care at life’s end. Nonetheless, it can be challenging to bring up the subject of hospice ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Saturday, January 20, 2024 7:30 am

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COLUMN: Quotes to begin the new year

I want to start our 2024 hospice column with a couple of quotes. “Beginning today, treat everyone you meet as if they were going to ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Saturday, January 13, 2024 7:30 am

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COLUMN: Grief and home for the holidays

As time passes and family dynamics change, many of us face challenges in finding joy in our forever-changing lives, especially during the holidays for those ... Read more