Caring for a Loved One with an Advanced Illness
Caring for someone suffering from a chronic or advanced illness can be very difficult.
Suddenly you become inundated with information and instructions. Everyone has a different opinion, but no one has the answer you want to hear. We understand.
MJHS Hospice is dedicated to guiding you through this process on your terms. The resources in this section are a compilation of questions frequently asked by caregivers. We hope that we can be a source of support and clarity during this challenging time.
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How Volunteers Can Help Caregivers
Providing hospice care is a team effort. And volunteers, along with their Volunteer Coordinators, are an integral part of this effort.
Caring For Holocaust Survivors
Resources for professional caregivers with background and information on providing care to Holocaust Survivors at the end of life.
Grief and Renewal After the Loss of a Holocaust Survivor
Children and grandchildren of Holocaust Survivors often respond to loss differently. Our six-part series will address how this issue shapes our lives.
Caring for Holocaust Survivors: Clinicians Guide
This guidebook is for clinicians to provide a deeper understanding of end-of-life issues that may manifest in Holocaust Survivor patients.
Caring for Holocaust Survivors With Sensitivity at the End of Life – Multimedia Library
This digital library contains resources about how to provide person-centered, trauma-informed care to Holocaust survivors and their families.
Caring for Holocaust Survivors With Sensitivity at the End of Life | On-Demand E-Learning Modules
This online training toolkit aims to sensitize and prepare health care professionals working with Holocaust Survivors and their families.
Protecting Your Loved Ones From Heart Disease
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), also known as Heart Failure, is when your heart gets damaged and is not pumping enough blood to meet your body's needs. Learn more.
Understanding Pediatric Hospice
Understanding Pediatric Hospice Can Be Confusing. We want to make it a bit easier by explaining what it is so you can understand what this kind of care includes and how it may benefit you and your ill child.
Top 5 Myths About Hospice Care
Hospice care is for patients with a condition that gives them less than six months to live. Read the top 5 myths people have about the treatment option.
The Difference Between Hospice and Palliative Care
We want the best for our loved ones. This is why knowing the difference between palliative and hospice care and understanding which meets your loved one’s preferences is useful. While there are many misconceptions, neither palliative nor hospice care necessarily prolongs life, nor do they hasten death. So, what is the difference between the two?