Caregiving for a Hospice Patient: Practical Tools, Effective Communication, and Stress-Relief Strategies
It’s a very emotional time when a loved one goes into Hospice. Whether the need for hospice has been obvious for a long time, or the need rose suddenly, it can feel overwhelming and sad. Not only is it hard to see a loved one nearing the end of life, but Caregiving for a hospice patient can also be emotionally and physically demanding, especially if your loved one receives hospice care at home.
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I started Zaggo, a nonprofit organization, to help patients and family caregivers manage illnesses and injuries, after caring for my teenage son Zachary during his 27-month battle with terminal brain cancer. My caregiving experience led to a passion for helping patients and family caregivers be engaged, empowered members of their medical teams to help them get the best healthcare and outcomes possible.
I have won several awards for my work, including a recent "Visionary Award" from Caregiving.com, and a "Website of the Year Caring Award" from Caregiving Years Training Academy.
