Stories from the Piedmont
Read about the latest news, patient stories, and service offerings of Hospice of the Piedmont.
Palliative Care: Meeting Patients Where They Are
Blue's goal is to remain as independent as possible. Palliative care has guided discussions with family and provided avenues to figure out a safe way to achieve his goal.
What to Expect from In-Home Hospice Care
Whether you’re choosing for yourself or a loved one, making...
Tips for Managing Heart Disease
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for people...
What Is It Like To Work As a Hospice Nurse?
Among all the nursing specialties, hospice (many people think) can...
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Benefits of Seniors and Young Children Spending Time Together
School functions. Team sports. Youth groups. For children and teens,...
The Benefits of Acute Hospice Care for Families
When your loved one is coming up towards the end...
4 Ways to Help Children Cope With Grief
When a relative dies, it can be difficult for children...
How to Talk to Your Child About the Death of a Loved One
The grief of losing a loved one is expressed in...
The Important of a Living Will
It is common for people not to establish a living...
The Role That Hospice Plays in Caring for Seniors' Mental Health
As a society, we should be talking more about mental...
Fun Activities for Dementia Patients
A growing number of research studies are focusing on ways...
Our Positive Approach to Dementia Care
Life can be unpredictable. If a loved one has been...
Are Hospice Patients Required to have a DNR?
End-of-life care is never easy for the families involved. If...
Do Hospices Use Morphine?
At Hospice of the Piedmont, we are incredibly invested in...
Glioblastoma and Hospice Care
No matter what, Piedmont Care will help with the management of pain and other advanced illness symptoms.
What are Some COVID-Friendly Activities for Seniors?
As the weather begins to warm and winter draws to...
The Major Differences Between Hospice Care and Palliative Care
Palliative care and hospice care are often used in discussions...
5 Ways for Seniors to Fight Loneliness
Seniors struggle with loneliness in the best of circumstances, but...
End of Life Services Provided to the African American Community
Entering the final stage of life can be a trying...