A light has been shone on hospice since former President Jimmy Carter elected hospice care on February 18, 2023. According to a statement made by the Carter Center, “After a series of short hospital stays, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter today decided to spend his remaining time at home with his family and receive hospice […]

If you or a loved one has been faced with a difficult terminal diagnosis, you’ve likely researched and discussed and spent many hours thinking about end-of-life care and goals of care. There are many decisions to make and plans to put in place. One of those is how to handle the end-of-life journey and what […]

November is National Hospice and Palliative Care month. This month is set aside each year for programs to reach out to raise awareness about hospice and palliative care. Furthermore, it is an opportunity to educate the community about end-of-life care options and living life to the fullest, despite a life-limiting illness. At the center of […]

In September, the healthcare community and nation observe National Pain Awareness Month. Pain professionals and activists from all around the country get together throughout the month to raise awareness about problems connected to chronic pain and how pain affects persons, families, communities, and the nation. Chronic pain directly impacts more than 50 million people in […]

To volunteer is to willingly give your time, efforts, and talents to others with no expectations. While a volunteer does not give his/her time for something in return, you will know that you made a difference. Beyond knowing that you are giving a part of yourself and your time to another human being or animals […]

Hospice of Chattanooga has recently developed and launched three specialized programs to meet the needs of patients, their loved ones, and caregivers – Memorable Journey, Heart Touch Journey, and Clear Journey.  “When a person is admitted to hospice, the goal is to help them receive compassionate care in their home – and in doing so […]

When some people hear the word hospice, they think of dying. While that is not wrong, it is not the whole truth. Hospice care is about the quality of life you or a loved one has during their end-of-life journey. It is generally for patients who, with a normal progression of a terminal illness, have […]

“Apprehension, uncertainty, waiting, expectation, fear of surprise, do a patient more harm than any exertion” — Florence Nightingale END-OF-LIFE CARE OPTIONS Upon receiving a terminal diagnosis, there are likely a lot of things that go through your head – from treatment plans to “what if” to what now. That is understandable and expected. It is […]

Dr. Phelps was recently on Channel 10 WKNO’s “Honoring Choices: Advanced Directives and You” panel. National Healthcare Directive Day was April 16, so this discussion helps continue the conversation around making healthcare decisions. Watch the discussion below: