Near the End of Life, a Bedside Salute Means So Much To Veterans
By Chelsea Cook-McCarrell, General Manager for VITAS® Healthcare As the family of patient José Pacheco gathered at his home for a veteran’s recognition ceremony, the elderly veteran began talking about his service during World War II. Some of Mr. Pacheco’s family members had never heard his stories, including a grandson who had asked to be […]
VITAS® Healthcare: Here for You When Life Matters Most
By Chelsea Cook-McCarrell, General Manager for VITAS® Healthcare One of the biggest challenges for families caring for loved ones near the end of life is when and how to make the decision to change from active and aggressive treatment to care that focuses on comfort and quality of life. Referred to as hospice or palliative […]
Hospice Care Comes to You—VITAS cares for patients at home, wherever they call home
By Tana Villanueva, General Manager for VITAS® Healthcare When a patient with an advanced illness is ready to start the conversation about hospice, some concerns inevitably arise. After all, most patients don’t get a trial run of the hospice experience, so it’s normal to have plenty of questions: Where will I receive care, and from […]
