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
Jimmie Stapleton
March 19, 2020
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
Jimmie Stapleton
March 19, 2020
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
Jimmie Stapleton
February 20, 2020
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
Jimmie Stapleton
February 4, 2020
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
Jimmie Stapleton
January 21, 2020
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
Jimmie Stapleton
June 7, 2019
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
Jimmie Stapleton
April 30, 2019
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
Jimmie Stapleton
February 5, 2019
Coming Soon: Grief Support Program
Please join us for a six-week series on Mondays at 1:00, beginning January 14, 2019. There is no cost for the group and it is
Jimmie Stapleton
January 3, 2019
5 Books: Helping Children Understand Death
The following books help explain life and death in a simple way: Lifetimes: The Beautiful Way to Explain Death to Children by Bryan Mellonie & Robert
Jimmie Stapleton
November 20, 2018
