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 […]

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 […]