Healthcare decisions day 2021

April 16 is Healthcare Decisions Day, an initiative that encourages adults of all ages and health statuses to make a plan before a health crisis.  Ask yourself… Who will speak for me if I can’t? Which kinds of medical treatment do I want or don’t want? Do I want my doctors to do everything they […]

Arcy Hospice Celebrates 14 Years

About Arcy Healthcare in North Texas

4/1/2021 Today, we celebrate a rewarding 14-year history in taking care of people in their last months, weeks, and hours. Administrator Jimmie Stapleton shared this with the team: To: All Staff What a great day. Fourteen years ago, Ellen and I started Arcy Hospice. Our goal was simple. We wanted to make a difference in […]

Arcy Hospice Receives National Recognition

We are pleased to be named as one of the top hospice agencies in the country, according to our family/patient satisfaction surveys. This Award of Distinction means a lot to us. Many companies claim to offer the highest quality of service, based on anecdotal evidence. But we are proud to refer prospective patients to our […]

Four Emotional End-of-life Signals

It’s so difficult to know that your senior is transitioning to the end of her life. Knowing the signs can help you to stay present with her.

A Strong Connection

Music and memory

Music. It has the power to connect us with memories of long ago. Melodies can delight us, sadden us. Music provides a sense of meaning and context.  It is a soundtrack for who we are, where we’ve come from, and what we’ve done. Listening to favorite songs can evoke vivid memories and can become a […]

What is home health? What does Medicare pay for?

According to the www.medicare.gov website, home health care provides skilled, short-term services in-home. These services are typically ordered by a doctor to help with recovery following an inpatient hospital stay, rehabilitation, or a stay at a facility providing skilled nursing care. In general, the goal of home health care is to help you get better, […]

How to choose a home health provider

In the state of Texas, there are 2,100 licensed home health agencies, of which 612 are in the Dallas area. That’s a lot of options! So how do you choose a well-regarded agency that offers the services you need. We wanted to share some helpful information from the medicare.gov website about how to navigate your […]

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