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 […]
Who Will Speak for You When You Cannot
It is never too early to make some decisions for when your health is critical or you are at the end of life. Planning is important for all people regardless of age or health condition. Planning involves writing an “advance directive,” a general term that describes your instructions about your future medical care. A Medical […]
Hospice vs. Palliative Care?
Were you aware that all hospice agencies provide palliative care? According to the World Health Organization, palliative care is “an approach that improves the quality of life of patients and their families facing the problem associated with life-threatening illness, through the prevention and relief of suffering by means of early identification and impeccable assessment and […]
To Flush or Not to Flush? Disposing of Unused Drugs
Did you know that one of the recommended ways to dispose of some opioids is to flush the unused medicine down the toilet? More than 100 Americans die every day from an opioid overdose, and millions are addicted to opioids. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) launched Remove the Risk, an education and outreach campaign […]
Coming Soon: Six-Week Grief Support Program
We are starting a six-week support group, facilitated by Melissa Sullivan, LBSW. Please join us to learn, listen, and share in a safe and supportive environment. When: Tuesdays, 10:30 to noon, beginning 6/18/19 Fee: None Materials: We will be using the book, Understanding Your Grief by Alan Wolfelt. Used copies of the book will be available for […]
The Effects of Grief on Your Body
Walking the path of death with a loved one and going through the grieving process is not just an emotional experience. Grief affects the entire body. Below are ways our body reacts to grief and stress. Heart – traumatic experiences/stresses can lead to an excess of adrenaline and cortisol being released. This can cause Takotsubo’s […]
How to Compare Hospice Agencies?
Recently, the federal government added an online tool to help patients and their families decide which hospice provider best meets their needs. The data on the website comes directly from satisfaction surveys completed by families the hospice has served. Considering that Texas has 500 hospice agencies, it can be hard to figure out how to […]
