VITAS® Healthcare: Here for You When Life Matters Most

hospice care

By Chelsea Cook-McCarrell, General Manager for VITAS® Healthcare One of the biggest challenges for families caring for loved ones near the end of life is when and how to make the decision to change from active and aggressive treatment to care that focuses on comfort and quality of life. Referred to as hospice or palliative […]

A Healthy Determination

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By Sandra Dempsey Post Even though the diagnosis was made some six months ago, it is still difficult for me to say the words, “I have cancer.”  While there are many diseases and health risks, for me and likely others who feel this way, cancer seems exceedingly threatening and with so much to fear. Heart […]

5 Hobbies To Keep Your Body and Mind Healthy and Happy

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As the pandemic continues to restrict many of the places you are able or inclined to go, finding ways to stay active is important for keeping the body and mind healthy and happy. Here are some ideas for new hobbies to try. Learn a language: Bonjour! With an array of online language classes and tutorials […]

Family, Faith, & Friends

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By Alexander Germanis The family is the fundamental building block of any society. Within the family unit originates the strength, resilience, drive, and faith to keep a village, city, or country functioning properly. But the power of the family runs so much deeper. The family is a system of support, love, tolerance, patience, and sacrifice […]