June 2022

June 2022

  • grief

Grief Is…

There is no right or wrong way to grieve after a loss. Grief Is... The normal response of sorrow and emotions, thoughts and behaviors that follow the loss of someone or something important to you A natural part of life A typical reaction to death, divorce, illness, job loss, a move away from [...]

2022-07-17T01:59:15+00:00Categories: Grief and Loss|
  • resources, hospice

When Should Hospice Be Considered?

Hospice services are often not thought about until very late in the course of an illness.  At Smoky Mountain Home Health & Hospice we often hear the families of our patients say things like, "We wish we would have called you months ago!"   Too often families shy away from even considering the Hospice choice even [...]

2022-07-17T02:06:50+00:00Categories: Hospice Care|
  • An elderly man with his face buried in his hands, expressing despair.

Terminal Agitation or Restlessness as Death Approaches

Our team at Smoky Mountain Hospice is here to help.  Your loved one on Hospice may experience what is known as "Terminal Agitation" or "Terminal Restlessness" as end of life approaches.  Not all patients will experience this- but we want you to understand what it is and how we can work together to deal with it [...]

2024-04-02T15:37:16+00:00Categories: Hospice Care|
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