Arcy Hospice is recognized as a top workplace again!
The Dallas Morning NewsARDENT HOSPICE: NATIONAL STANDARD WINNER IN DALLAS/FORT WORTH FOR 2020 Dallas, Texas. November 15, 2020 – Arcy Hospice has been named a 2020 Top Workplace, National Standard winner by The Dallas Morning News. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner […]
asking for help: a sign of strength
We often shy away from asking for help for fear of being seen as weak or incapable. There is this ingrained belief that asking for help makes us feel like we are imposing, or needy, or a burden on others. The reality is we would not be where we are today without the help and […]
Be Prepared for the What-Ifs in Life
In life, we plan for many important events like retirement, vacations, and our children’s education. Sadly, we are not so good at planning for the type of care we want to receive at the end of life. Planning for future medical care should you become ill is called advanced care planning. Advance Directives document the […]
New: Virtual Community Grief Chat
As our current state of social distancing continues, we recognize that this is an especially difficult time for people who have lost a loved one. Some have found it helpful to engage in online meetings. Please join Chaplain Donna Sutton for a virtual meeting in a safe environment to listen, learn and share. These meetings […]
Hospice Responds to the Challenges of a Pandemic
Our world is full of unknowns, now more than ever. The coronavirus has changed every person’s life. Fear of the unknown is nothing new for anyone who has experience with dying. At Arcy Hospice, we understand that the end of life may be a very difficult time for families, even without a worldwide pandemic and […]
How Healthcare Workers Properly Wear an N95 Mask
In a recent interview with WABE in Atlanta, Dr. Robert Redfield, director of the CDC, discussed the importance of face mask use in slowing down the ongoing pandemic (Goodnough & Sheikh, 2020). New data about COVID-19 displayed increasingly high rates of transmission from individuals that showed no symptoms. Those that were infected, in some cases, […]
Writing an Obituary to Celebrate a Life
We know this is already a difficult time as the world grapples with the effects of the coronavirus, and when your loved one passes away, it can be painful to know you may not get to celebrate their life with a funeral or memorial service. One way to celebrate their life is to write an […]
Caught Covid-19?
from CDC.gov Prior to each visit, we screen both patients and staff. If you test positive for COVID-19, we will continue to care for you, and will take the necessary steps to protect ourselves.
Recommended Coronavirus Resources
Arcy Hospice is paying very close attention to recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Texas Department of State Health Services. Stay up to date on the situation by visiting their websites: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Texas Department of State Health Services
The Psychological Effects of Social Distancing
To prevent the spread of the coronavirus, public health officials are advising citizens to take part in the practice of social distancing. As a result of the outbreak, religious meetings, sports events, and mass gatherings have been canceled as precautionary measures. The discipline of social distancing is the avoidance of group gatherings and close contact […]
