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Allergy Season is Here – Find Relief with In-Home Immunotherapy

Spring is in the air, and so are pollen, dust, and other allergens that can make life miserable for allergy sufferers. If you’re already feeling the sneezing, congestion, and itchy eyes that come with seasonal allergies, you’re not alone. Fortunately, Patriot Healthcare offers convenient, in-home allergy testing services to help you find long-term relief! What …

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Graduating from Hospice Care: A Journey of Hope and Healing

Hospice care is often seen as the final stage of life, but what happens when a patient improves enough to leave the program? While hospice is designed to provide comfort and support for individuals with life-limiting illnesses, some patients experience unexpected stabilization or even improvement in their condition—allowing them to graduate from hospice care.  At …

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Why Entering Hospice Earlier Leads to a Better Quality of Life

For many people, the word hospice is taboo and the thought of even considering hospice care feels like an extremely difficult decision – one that they put off until the very last moment because they assume it means ‘the end’. Unfortunately, this delay can mean that patients miss out on the full benefits of hospice …

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The Importance of Spiritual Care in Palliative and Hospice Care

While emotional and physical support are essential in the journey through serious illness and end-of-life care, there is also a profound need for spiritual care. Our holistic approach not only attends to the physical body, but also the mind and spirit. For many, spirituality provides a source of comfort, meaning, and connection during life’s most …

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A Day in the Life: Shadowing a Hospice Nurse

As the Marketing Director of Patriot Healthcare, my days are typically spent in meetings, strategizing campaigns, and analyzing data. But a few weeks ago, I had the unique opportunity to step away from my desk and into the shoes of one of our hospice nurses, Lindsey. The experience was eye-opening and deeply moving, offering me …

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Supporting Caregivers Through Grief: Hospice Volunteers and the Vital Role They Play

Supporting caregivers through grief is a vital aspect of the work hospice volunteers do. Caregivers often experience profound emotional and physical stress, both during the caregiving period and after the loss of their loved one. Hospice volunteers can provide essential support to caregivers in various ways:  Emotional Support Active Listening: Hospice volunteers offer a compassionate …