Islands Hospice Blog https://islandshospice.com/about/blog/ask-the-expert Tue, 05 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT en-us Islands Hospice’s Ongoing Commitment to Infection Prevention https://islandshospice.com/about/blog/ask-the-expert/a/2024-03 Islands Hospice’s Ongoing Commitment to Infection Prevention Islands Hospice’s Ongoing Commitment to Infection Prevention Posted on March 5, 2024 Infection Control skills labs are an opportunity for Islands Hospice to refresh our skills, reinforce our commitment to safety, and strengthen our team.
Islands Hospice’s Ongoing Commitment to Infection Prevention

Islands Hospice’s Ongoing Commitment to Infection Prevention

Posted on March 5, 2024

Infection Control skills labs are an opportunity for Islands Hospice to refresh our skills, reinforce our commitment to safety, and strengthen our team.

]]> Tue, 05 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://islandshospice.com/about/blog/ask-the-expert/a/2024-03 Celebrating Clergy and Chaplain Appreciation Month: Spotlight on Chaplain Elizabeth L. https://islandshospice.com/about/blog/ask-the-expert/a/2023-10 Celebrating Clergy and Chaplain Appreciation Month: Spotlight on Chaplain Elizabeth L. Celebrating Clergy and Chaplain Appreciation Month: Spotlight on Chaplain Elizabeth L. Posted on October 31, 2023 Chaplains play an essential role in ensuring we provide holistic hospice and palliative care that addresses not just physical, but also the spiritual and emotional needs of patients and their families.
Celebrating Clergy and Chaplain Appreciation Month: Spotlight on Chaplain Elizabeth L.

Celebrating Clergy and Chaplain Appreciation Month: Spotlight on Chaplain Elizabeth L.

Posted on October 31, 2023

Chaplains play an essential role in ensuring we provide holistic hospice and palliative care that addresses not just physical, but also the spiritual and emotional needs of patients and their families.

]]> Tue, 31 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://islandshospice.com/about/blog/ask-the-expert/a/2023-10 Managing Grief After a Disaster or Traumatic Event https://islandshospice.com/about/blog/ask-the-expert/a/2023-09 Managing Grief After a Disaster or Traumatic Event Managing Grief After a Disaster or Traumatic Event Posted on October 4, 2023 In our close-knit community, tragedies affect us deeply, often leaving us feeling trapped in a cycle of sorrow. If you're having difficulty managing your emotions, Chaplain Sally H. from Islands Hospice offers tips to find solace in tough times.
Managing Grief After a Disaster or Traumatic Event

Managing Grief After a Disaster or Traumatic Event

Posted on October 4, 2023

In our close-knit community, tragedies affect us deeply, often leaving us feeling trapped in a cycle of sorrow. If you're having difficulty managing your emotions, Chaplain Sally H. from Islands Hospice offers tips to find solace in tough times.

]]> Wed, 04 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://islandshospice.com/about/blog/ask-the-expert/a/2023-09 What Is Anticipatory Grief and How Do You Cope with It? https://islandshospice.com/about/blog/ask-the-expert/a/2023-07 What Is Anticipatory Grief and How Do You Cope with It? What Is Anticipatory Grief and How Do You Cope with It? Posted on July 21, 2023 When it comes to coping with anticipatory grief, it’s important to acknowledge that there are no easy answers. Everyone copes differently and what works for one person might not work for another.
What Is Anticipatory Grief and How Do You Cope with It?

What Is Anticipatory Grief and How Do You Cope with It?

Posted on July 21, 2023

When it comes to coping with anticipatory grief, it’s important to acknowledge that there are no easy answers. Everyone copes differently and what works for one person might not work for another.

]]> Fri, 21 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://islandshospice.com/about/blog/ask-the-expert/a/2023-07 Talking to Children about Death and Dying https://islandshospice.com/about/blog/ask-the-expert/a/2023-06 Talking to Children about Death and Dying Talking to Children about Death and Dying Posted on June 22, 2023 When a family member passes away, children may have questions, and while they may not understand the concept of death or the finality of it, having the conversation can help children process information and emotions.
Talking to Children about Death and Dying

Talking to Children about Death and Dying

Posted on June 22, 2023

When a family member passes away, children may have questions, and while they may not understand the concept of death or the finality of it, having the conversation can help children process information and emotions.

]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://islandshospice.com/about/blog/ask-the-expert/a/2023-06 Preparing Your Home for Hospice Care - What to Expect https://islandshospice.com/about/blog/ask-the-expert/a/2023-05 Preparing Your Home for Hospice Care - What to Expect Preparing Your Home for Hospice Care - What to Expect Posted on May 17, 2023 Preparing your home for hospice care involves gathering necessary items and making sure all safety measures are in place. While every situation is different, by planning ahead, you can ensure that your home environment is comfortable and peaceful.
Preparing Your Home for Hospice Care - What to Expect

Preparing Your Home for Hospice Care - What to Expect

Posted on May 17, 2023

Preparing your home for hospice care involves gathering necessary items and making sure all safety measures are in place. While every situation is different, by planning ahead, you can ensure that your home environment is comfortable and peaceful.

]]> Wed, 17 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://islandshospice.com/about/blog/ask-the-expert/a/2023-05 Dealing with Stress as a Caregiver https://islandshospice.com/about/blog/ask-the-expert/a/2023-04 Dealing with Stress as a Caregiver Dealing with Stress as a Caregiver Posted on April 21, 2023 For April’s Stress Awareness Month, Islands Hospice social worker Kalawaiʻa G. discusses how he helps families and caregivers navigate the stress when facing changing situations or hospice care.
Dealing with Stress as a Caregiver

Dealing with Stress as a Caregiver

Posted on April 21, 2023

For April’s Stress Awareness Month, Islands Hospice social worker Kalawaiʻa G. discusses how he helps families and caregivers navigate the stress when facing changing situations or hospice care.

]]> Fri, 21 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://islandshospice.com/about/blog/ask-the-expert/a/2023-04 Celebrating Women Physicians Day 2023: A Q&A with Dr. Ritabelle Fernandes https://islandshospice.com/about/blog/ask-the-expert/a/2023-01 Celebrating Women Physicians Day 2023: A Q&A with Dr. Ritabelle Fernandes Celebrating Women Physicians Day 2023: A Q&A with Dr. Ritabelle Fernandes Posted on February 3, 2023 For Women Physicians Day, we celebrate Dr. Fernandes and the other women physicians who put their patients first.
Celebrating Women Physicians Day 2023: A Q&A with Dr. Ritabelle Fernandes

Celebrating Women Physicians Day 2023: A Q&A with Dr. Ritabelle Fernandes

Posted on February 3, 2023

For Women Physicians Day, we celebrate Dr. Fernandes and the other women physicians who put their patients first.

]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://islandshospice.com/about/blog/ask-the-expert/a/2023-01 The trail-blazing women who pioneered modern end of life care https://islandshospice.com/about/blog/ask-the-expert/a/2022-03 The trail-blazing women who pioneered modern end of life care The trail-blazing women who pioneered modern end of life care Posted on March 28, 2022 For Women’s History Month, we are highlighting some of the women pioneers who played a key role in building the foundation for our practice of bringing care, comfort and compassion to people facing life-limiting illnesses.
The trail-blazing women who pioneered modern end of life care

The trail-blazing women who pioneered modern end of life care

Posted on March 28, 2022

For Women’s History Month, we are highlighting some of the women pioneers who played a key role in building the foundation for our practice of bringing care, comfort and compassion to people facing life-limiting illnesses.

]]> Mon, 28 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT https://islandshospice.com/about/blog/ask-the-expert/a/2022-03 How To Have A Conversation About Hospice https://islandshospice.com/about/blog/ask-the-expert/a/2022-02 How To Have A Conversation About Hospice How To Have A Conversation About Hospice Posted on February 17, 2022 As difficult as it is, having an honest conversation early about needs and wants is the first step. Read on for some tips for talking about end-of-life care
How To Have A Conversation About Hospice

How To Have A Conversation About Hospice

Posted on February 17, 2022

As difficult as it is, having an honest conversation early about needs and wants is the first step. Read on for some tips for talking about end-of-life care

]]> Thu, 17 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT https://islandshospice.com/about/blog/ask-the-expert/a/2022-02 CNA Week https://islandshospice.com/about/blog/ask-the-expert/a/2021-06 CNA Week CNA Week Posted on June 23, 2021 This month, we are shining the spotlight on Cheryl McCutcheon, a CNA on our QAPI team.
CNA Week

CNA Week

Posted on June 23, 2021

This month, we are shining the spotlight on Cheryl McCutcheon, a CNA on our QAPI team.

]]> Wed, 23 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT https://islandshospice.com/about/blog/ask-the-expert/a/2021-06 Tune in to KHON for Healing Through Remembrance https://islandshospice.com/about/blog/ask-the-expert/a/2021-05-Remembrance Tune in to KHON for Healing Through Remembrance Tune in to KHON for Healing Through Remembrance Posted on May 26, 2021 On KHON, May 29, 2021 at 7:00 pm
Tune in to KHON for Healing Through Remembrance

Tune in to KHON for Healing Through Remembrance

Posted on May 26, 2021

On KHON, May 29, 2021 at 7:00 pm

]]> Wed, 26 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT https://islandshospice.com/about/blog/ask-the-expert/a/2021-05-Remembrance National Nurses Week https://islandshospice.com/about/blog/ask-the-expert/a/2021-05 National Nurses Week National Nurses Week Posted on May 11, 2021 This month, we are shinning the spotlight on Dale Kim, a senior nurse on our team.
National Nurses Week

National Nurses Week

Posted on May 11, 2021

This month, we are shinning the spotlight on Dale Kim, a senior nurse on our team.

]]> Tue, 11 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT https://islandshospice.com/about/blog/ask-the-expert/a/2021-05 Social Workers' Month https://islandshospice.com/about/blog/ask-the-expert/a/2021-03 Social Workers' Month Social Workers' Month Posted on March 25, 2021 This month, we are putting the spotlight on April Wubbens, a senior member of the team.
Social Workers' Month

Social Workers' Month

Posted on March 25, 2021

This month, we are putting the spotlight on April Wubbens, a senior member of the team.

]]> Thu, 25 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT https://islandshospice.com/about/blog/ask-the-expert/a/2021-03 Keeping team spirit high this holiday season https://islandshospice.com/about/blog/ask-the-expert/a/2020-11 Keeping team spirit high this holiday season Keeping team spirit high this holiday season Posted on November 7, 2020 We all managed the last few months in different ways, which is why, for me, NOW is the best time to talk about Team Spirit.
Keeping team spirit high this holiday season

Keeping team spirit high this holiday season

Posted on November 7, 2020

We all managed the last few months in different ways, which is why, for me, NOW is the best time to talk about Team Spirit.

]]> Sat, 07 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT https://islandshospice.com/about/blog/ask-the-expert/a/2020-11 What's the deal with EQ? https://islandshospice.com/about/blog/ask-the-expert/a/2020-10 What's the deal with EQ? What's the deal with EQ? Posted on October 16, 2020 In a nutshell, emotional intelligence is generalized awareness for our feelings and the feelings of others. EQ
What's the deal with EQ?

What's the deal with EQ?

Posted on October 16, 2020

In a nutshell, emotional intelligence is generalized awareness for our feelings and the feelings of others. EQ

]]> Fri, 16 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT https://islandshospice.com/about/blog/ask-the-expert/a/2020-10 Cultivating Calm in the Chaos https://islandshospice.com/about/blog/ask-the-expert/a/2020-09 Cultivating Calm in the Chaos Cultivating Calm in the Chaos Posted on September 16, 2020 With so many hectic days and things that come at us that are beyond our control, it may surprise you to learn that the most common source of stress is ourselves.
Cultivating Calm in the Chaos

Cultivating Calm in the Chaos

Posted on September 16, 2020

With so many hectic days and things that come at us that are beyond our control, it may surprise you to learn that the most common source of stress is ourselves.

]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMT https://islandshospice.com/about/blog/ask-the-expert/a/2020-09 The Power of Diverse Teams https://islandshospice.com/about/blog/ask-the-expert/a/2020-08 The Power of Diverse Teams The Power of Diverse Teams Posted on August 5, 2020 By recognizing the power of diversity in everyday situations, we can build an outstanding company culture, that brings out the best that Islands Hospice has to provide to our patients and families.
The Power of Diverse Teams

The Power of Diverse Teams

Posted on August 5, 2020

By recognizing the power of diversity in everyday situations, we can build an outstanding company culture, that brings out the best that Islands Hospice has to provide to our patients and families.

]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMT https://islandshospice.com/about/blog/ask-the-expert/a/2020-08 Change your diet, change your life https://islandshospice.com/about/blog/ask-the-expert/a/2020-07 Change your diet, change your life Change your diet, change your life Posted on July 16, 2020 Every time you eat or drink something, you are feeding disease or fighting it. The good news is that small changes in your daily diet and exercise routine can help you avoid or even reverse the effects of disease.
Change your diet, change your life

Change your diet, change your life

Posted on July 16, 2020

Every time you eat or drink something, you are feeding disease or fighting it. The good news is that small changes in your daily diet and exercise routine can help you avoid or even reverse the effects of disease.

]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMT https://islandshospice.com/about/blog/ask-the-expert/a/2020-07 A brief history of hospice care https://islandshospice.com/about/blog/ask-the-expert/a/2020-06 A brief history of hospice care A brief history of hospice care Posted on June 5, 2020 In the U.S., hospice as we know it today came about even more recently than one would think.
A brief history of hospice care

A brief history of hospice care

Posted on June 5, 2020

In the U.S., hospice as we know it today came about even more recently than one would think.

]]> Fri, 05 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT https://islandshospice.com/about/blog/ask-the-expert/a/2020-06