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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Compassionate Hospice Support for Seniors and Families
Every October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month brings attention to the stories of survivors, the importance of screenings, and the impact of early detection. While much of the focus centers on treatment and prevention, there is another important part of the conversation...
Fall Prevention Awareness Month: 7 Ways to Keep Seniors Safe at Home
Each September, we recognize Fall Prevention Awareness Month — a time dedicated to raising awareness about the risks of falls among older adults and the steps families, caregivers, and communities can take to keep seniors safe. Falls are the leading cause of both...
Staying Connected: How Social Interaction Supports Senior Health
August is National Wellness Month—a time to focus on self-care, emotional support, and whole-person wellness. At Royal Hospice, we believe wellness isn’t something that ends with a diagnosis—it’s something that continues, evolves, and deserves honoring through every...
Protecting Vision in the Summer Sun: Eye Health Tips for Seniors and Their Caregivers
A Royal Hospice Educational Guide for Healthy Vision Month Honoring Healthy Vision Month at Royal Hospice As we welcome the sun-drenched days of July, many of us feel a renewed sense of vitality and energy. Summer brings moments of joy—garden walks, warm breezes, and...
Mind Matters: Supporting Brain Health and Alzheimer’s Awareness This June
June is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month. Learn how brain health habits, early intervention, and compassionate in-home care can support families facing Alzheimer’s. Discover how Royal Hospice can help. A Month to Remember June marks Alzheimer’s &...
A Guide to Understanding Hospice Coverage and Benefits: Cost of Hospice?
When a loved one is nearing the end of their life, decisions about care can be overwhelming. One of the most crucial decisions is whether hospice care is the right choice. Hospice provides compassionate care that focuses on comfort and quality of life, but...
What Is Palliative Care?
Understanding Palliative Care: What It Is and How to Know When It's Right for You Thinking about serious illness and how to handle it is tough for anyone. When it comes to dealing with a long-term or chronic illness, there’s a lot of terminology and different types of...
What Is Hospice?
Hospice Care 101: Understanding What It Is and Why Planning Ahead Matters Thinking about hospice can feel overwhelming. After all, it means considering some big topics about health, life, and how we want to spend our time. But understanding hospice is an empowering...