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If you have a loved one in hospice care, whether they are in our Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home or in their own home, the holidays can be a challenging time. Caring for a loved one can be stressful, leaving you feeling exhausted and worried, quite the opposite of the joy and happiness we expect during the holiday season. The traditions your family has might naturally be disrupted due to the needs of caring for a seriously ill person.

Combining households has many benefits: less hassle running back and forth between two residences, less worry about Dad eating well and remembering his meds, more family social time for him, cost savings on rent and utilities, etc. But if things do not work out, disentangling could cause hurt feelings and damage your relationship. Consider these questions before you move in together. Relationships and life style

We are searching for compassionate and caring people to become a part of the Hospice & Palliative CareCenter team. *Clinical Job Fair* RN, LPN, and NA Positions Available Date:  March 25, 2013 Location:  Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home Multi-Purpose Room101 Hospice LaneWinston-Salem, NC  27103 7:00am – 9:00am12:00pm – 2:00pm4:00pm – 6:00pm

July 22 – 26, 2013 Camp Carousel is a bereavement retreat for children and teens (rising 1st- 12th graders) and adults who are grieving a death-related loss.  Campers will find support through small group grief sessions that provide them with a natural outlet for expression of feelings and healthy coping skills. Special experiences include: creative play, art therapy, expressive movement, music therapy, animal-assisted therapy, and more! Camp Carousel is open to the community. 

DataChambers will be here on 4/27/12 from 1:30-4 for a free, community shred day! People, organizations, churches can bring anything they want shredded and DataChambers will shred it on the spot! No need to remove staples, clips or binders. Their shredder, "The Beast" can take it all!

"Mom was up and down all night, agitated and crying. Turns out, she has another bladder infection!" "Dad's in the hospital with pneumonia again." Sound familiar? If so, the person you care for may be entering the final stage of his or her dementia. That makes your relative more prone to

It's healthy to have bacteria in your digestive tract and on your skin. But when bacteria enter the bladder and kidneys, there can be problems. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the reason for 8 million doctor visits every year. Who is at risk? UTIs affect mainly women, but they occur in older men, too. Seniors are especially vulnerable because of

If you expect older visitors this season, check your home for hazards. Older adults often have impaired balance and vision. This makes them prone to falling, especially in new surroundings. And fragile skin and bones can mean double trouble if someone does take a spill. Here are some tips. Home entry Early darkness and wet walkways can add to risk of a fall. Turn on outdoor lighting and make sure stairs have a sturdy handrail. Living/dining areas

If you are dissatisfied with your relative's current Medicare coverage, it's time to get into action! Changes are possible only once a year. This year, the annual open enrollment period starts and ends EARLIER than before: October 15 to December 7. Here’s a quick review of the parts of Medicare: "Original Medicare"