You’ll find that everyone reacts to the news of your illness differently. They may not know how to act around you. They might feel confused, sad, shocked, helpless, or angry. It can take time to work through all of these feelings. No matter who it is, it can be helpful to let them know that

When a loved one transitions into hospice care, they do not simply leave the hospital, move home, and hope for the best. Instead, the transition into hospice care begins with a comprehensive hospice evaluation. This evaluation helps your loved one and your family better understand the services offered during hospice care, and helps the hospice

There are many myths about hospice care. Often, these misconceptions keep people and their loved ones from getting the care and support they need at a time when they need it most. Being informed is the first step in making complex healthcare decisions and in experiencing the improved quality of life that hospice care offers

Hospice has long been known for the ability to provide comfort and dignity throughout the dying process. Sadly, too few people are aware that a person does not have to be dying from cancer or experiencing excruciating pain in order to take advantage of end-of-life care. Hospice care is effective for patients suffering from a

All of us get concerned and worried when our loved one is diagnosed with a serious illness. As the disease progresses, we notice signs that specialized care, such as hospice care, may be needed. We hate to think our loved one is getting worse, so we may keep telling ourselves this is just a temporary setback and

When the paperwork was finally signed to get hospice care for my dad, I was grateful. There would now be a routine of care for him where he could live in comfort. That’s all he really wanted. However, I knew that breaking this news to Mom would be difficult. She’d have to finally admit, and somehow accept,

Calling in hospice for the care of an elderly parent or other a loved one means you need to come to terms, on all levels, with the idea that this person is dying. The person who is dying needs to come to terms with this issue as well, however, from my experience, it’s the family

We’re humbled to be receiving the Small Business Excellence Award from the Lompoc Chamber of Commerce for 2020! In accepting the award for Small Business Excellence on behalf of Superior Home Health, Hospice, & Senior Services. Pablo Martinez said, “This really is for the whole business. Every person that works for us devotes so much of their time and