Category Archives: Health Information

Community Based Palliative Care: How does it work?

Posted on May 31, 2018 by Front Range Hospice- Legendary Care

By Victor Montour Palliative Care (pronounced pal-lee-uh-tiv) is specialized medical care for people with serious illness. This type of care is focused on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of a serious illness. The goal is to improve quality of … Continue reading →

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Happy Nurses Week

Posted on May 9, 2018 by Front Range Hospice- Legendary Care

Nurses all over the country take pride in the fact that the public has rated nursing as the most honest and ethical profession for the past 16 years. Nurse’s commitment to protecting, promoting, and improving health care for all is … Continue reading →

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April is Stress Awareness Month

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Front Range Hospice- Legendary Care

By Victor Montour The last month has been a bit stressful for me. In an effort to manage my stress I went on line looking for some great advice or ideas I could use to help decrease my stress level. … Continue reading →

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Happy Social Workers Month

Posted on March 16, 2018 by Front Range Hospice- Legendary Care

As we continue with Social Worker Appreciation Month, we wanted to express how grateful we are for the hard work and tireless dedication of our Social Workers at Front Range Hospice and Palliative Care.  Our Social Workers are the people holding … Continue reading →

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Community Based Palliative Care. What is it? Do I need it?

Posted on February 23, 2018 by Front Range Hospice- Legendary Care

By Victor Montour Community Based Palliative Care is a multidisciplinary approach to specialized medical and nursing care for people with life-limiting illnesses. Front Range Hospice and Palliative Care focuses on providing relief from the symptoms of a patient’s disease process … Continue reading →

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2017 Outcomes in Palliative Care

Posted on February 2, 2018 by Front Range Hospice- Legendary Care

Front Range Hospice and Palliative Care once again stands out among our competitors. As of April 14, 2017, Front Range Hospice and Palliative Care’s Palliative Care program was  certified by the Joint Commission. You’re probably asking why does that matter … Continue reading →

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Response to: This was not the good death we were promised.

Posted on January 18, 2018 by Front Range Hospice- Legendary Care

A response to the NY Times article from a hospice Director of Nursing. Link to the original article:  https://mobile.nytimes.com/2018/01/06/opinion/sunday/hospice-good-death.html?referer=https://www.google.com/   Dear Don, Thank you for sharing this article with me. I have read it several times over the last few … Continue reading →

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Grief During the Holidays

Posted on December 21, 2017 by Front Range Hospice- Legendary Care

How to Help a Grieving Loved One During the Holidays Twelve Practical Tips for Saying, Doing the Right Things  From the National Hospice Foundation and the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization While many people look forward to yearly holiday … Continue reading →

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We Are Not All the Same

Posted on November 29, 2017 by Front Range Hospice- Legendary Care

Every day people are trying to make decisions about which hospice or palliative care to enroll in, most want to choose a hospice or palliative care agency that will deliver the best possible care for whatever time they have left. … Continue reading →

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How Seniors Can Survive Losing A Spouse

Posted on September 28, 2017 by Front Range Hospice- Legendary Care

Image Source: Pixabay Author: Ms. Waters is a mother of four boys, and lives on a farm in Oregon. She is passionate about providing a healthy and happy home for her family, and aims to provide advice for others on … Continue reading →

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