by Kim Snarr | May 31, 2016 | caregiver, hospice care, palliative care
Living with a respiratory condition can be a longtime, difficult journey. For those approaching the end of life, respiratory therapy helps them breathe easier with greater comfort. Registered respiratory therapist Tricia “Trish” Livingstone, RRT has worked in this...
by Kim Snarr | May 24, 2016 | Health & Wellness, pace, seniors
It’s Older Americans Month and we join in celebrating the many strides of our nation’s seniors and other older adults. Suncoast PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly), a member of Empath Health, is dedicated to supporting healthy, independent living for...
by Kim Snarr | May 17, 2016 | advance care planning, care centers, caregiver, Community, hospice care, physicians
In honor of the upcoming World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development on May 21, we join in celebrating the many cultures of our world and community. As we’re all part of different cultures, we’re also all unique. In hospice care, we embrace every...
by Kim Snarr | May 12, 2016 | advance care planning, caregiver, Nursing, palliative care
As National Nurses Week comes to a close, we give thanks to all great nurses for the many ways you care and comfort patients and families. At Empath Health, our nurses are passionate about improving quality of life for those in our community facing serious or advanced...
by Kim Snarr | May 11, 2016 | careers, hospice care, Nursing, palliative care
It’s National Nurses Week and we’re celebrating the many dedicated, warmhearted nurses who care for patients and families. At Empath Health, nurses serve on every care team as well as in other roles and services. Our team nurses extend their skills, knowledge and...