Hospice vs. Palliative Care?
Did you know that all hospice agencies provide palliative care? That is, the focus is on comfort, not cure. The key goals of palliative care are: To enhance
Jimmie Stapleton
October 18, 2017
#2 Most Common Hospice Diagnosis: Alzheimer’s
Coming Soon – 2017 Walk to End Alzheimer’s For the past few years, Arcy’s Army has walked to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s Disease and the
Jimmie Stapleton
September 19, 2017
Medication Disposal
When your loved one passes away there are many things to take care of. One issue that may not cross your mind is disposal of
Jimmie Stapleton
September 16, 2017
5 Apps for Hospice Families
Although most of us own a smartphone, we don’t take the time to explore the app stores. There is a wide variety of apps that
Jimmie Stapleton
September 5, 2017
How Hospice Works: We Come to You
Hospice is not a place, it’s a type of care. Care that gives support – physically, emotionally, spiritually, and socially – to a person with
Jimmie Stapleton
August 2, 2017
Arcy Makes the Top 3 Again
Thank you for the nominations! For the second year in a row, we are a proud finalist in the Best of Denton County contest. It
Jimmie Stapleton
July 27, 2017
5 Books For Grief and Loss
When a loved one dies, whether sudden or from a long term illness, there are a myriad of emotions experienced. Waves of overwhelming sadness may
Jimmie Stapleton
July 25, 2017
Chaplain James Reflects on Ten Years in Hospice Work
The primary role of a hospice chaplain is to minister to the spiritual needs of the patient, who may want to look back and review
Jimmie Stapleton
July 18, 2017
Best of Denton County – Voting Begins July 26
Thank you for taking the time to nominate Arcy Hospice. The three hospices with the most nominations will appear on the actual ballot. Check back
Jimmie Stapleton
June 29, 2017
