By Elizabeth Newcomb for Next Avenue After rock legend Tom Petty was found unconscious and in cardiac arrest Oct. 2, he could not be revived, his manager said on Petty’s…
Heart and Soul Hospice recognizes Hospice Month
November is National Hospice Month, and to recognize the importance of hospice services to quality end of life care, we would like to share the story of one of our…
What goes bump in the night for you?
By Greg Schmidt, hospice chaplain I was thrilled when I walked down 8th Street in Fairview, Oklahoma, and arrived finally at Mrs. White’s house. She was my second grade teacher and the…
Do You Really Need a Will?
By Rosie Wolf Williams for Next Avenue You might have heard that Prince died without a will, which has already led to a flurry of legal maneuverings over his estate. But…
Searching the cracks and crevices
By Greg Schmidt, hospice chaplain A few weeks ago, while relaxing in my lawn chair at a heavily wooded Oklahoma campsite, I couldn’t help but look up occasionally. And through…
Shedding New Light On Hospice Care: No Need To Wait For The ‘Brink Of Death’
By Judith Graham for KHN A few weeks ago, Kathy Brandt’s 86-year-old mother was hospitalized in Florida after a fall. After rushing to her side, Brandt asked for a consult…
Eclipse like waiting for Jesus’ return
By Greg Schmidt, Hospice chaplain I love the picture my oldest son sent me of his three kids grinning from ear to ear while gazing up into the sky during…
Help for Pets of Dying Owners Brings Peace of Mind
For many ailing people, their pet is their life, experts say By Kim Painter for Next Avenue Roland Carter, 78, of Stafford, Va., has advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, suffers…
Here’s a tool to plan for late-life what-ifs
A website for older adults by older adults By Kevyn Burger for Next Avenue Jane Curry, of Chicago, settled into a retirement community a few years ago, where she found…
God is always waiting for us
Triple digit, oppressive heat! Very little in this life gets my attention more than when the heat index climbs past 100 degrees … with no wind! Other than, of course,…