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Nutrition for Caregivers: Nutrition and Sleep

by Lacy Ngo MS, RDN Why is Sleep Important? You are a caregiver, and you have a great deal on your plate right now. With so much on your mind, you may have difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep, and yet sleep is so important to your ability to function. Lack of sleep can negatively […]

5 Heart Healthy Tips for Heart Healthy Month

5 Heart Healthy Tips for Heart Healthy Month by Lacy Ngo MS, RDN –   February 24, 2021 February is American Heart Month and the perfect opportunity to learn how to keep your heart healthy. Heart-healthy eating is, according to the CDC, one part of managing your heart’s health. Here are 5 simple tips to help […]

Nutrition for Caregivers: Nutrition and the Immune System

by Lacy Ngo MS, RDN It’s cold, flu, and virus season, and you are caring for your loved one. You may be thinking to yourself, “I don’t catch something right now. Is there anything I can do to help my immune system?” The answer… Well, while there is no one magic food or nutrient that […]

Grief in a New Year

Happy New Year! In the saying and hearing of those familiar words, I’m reminded of my niece, Hannah, and her first-hand encounter with that phrase. When Hannah was a youngster, my sister had planned a small celebration for their family to welcome the new year at the stroke of midnight. Hannah was excited to be […]

Updated Visitor Policy

Updated Visitor Policy for the Hospice House In an effort to protect our patients and staff, the visitor policy for the Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House has been updated. Below are the policies as of December 23, 2020: Doors to the facility will be locked at all times. Please ring the bell to have staff […]

A Chance Encounter

A Chance Encounter by Lee Ann Livingston Spiritual Care Specialist Imagine my surprise when he walked up to me and called me by name, especially since he and I were both wearing facemasks. At the time, I was standing in a shop, waiting for my cup of soup to soothe my chill from the cold […]

Nutrition for Caregivers: Mindful Eating

by Lacy Ngo MS, RD In part 1, we discussed food and nutrition as they relate to mood and mental health. Today for part 2, we will continue our discussion on mood and mental health as we delve into the benefits of mindful eating. But first, “What is Mindful Eating?” Mindful eating is very similar […]

What Hospice Means to Us…

What Hospice Means to Us In recognition of National Hospice and Palliative Care Month in November, we shared messages from our Hospice & Community Care staff to express what hospice care means to them. There is often a misconception that beginning hospice care means that you are giving up, but that isn’t the case. Hospice […]

Holiday Comfort Cranberry Balls and Dark Chocolate Hummus Dip

Holiday Comfort Recipes Cranberry Balls & Dark Chocolate Hummus Dip by Lacy Ngo MS, RD Hospice Dietitian Grieving happens in its own way and on its own time, and yet while you are grieving you may wonder if anything could help you feel better. While there is no magic “thing” that can take the pain […]

Nutrition for Caregivers: Nutrition and Mood

by Lacy Ngo MS, RD Caregivers…The secret heroes of the world. I see you. You stayed awake all night because your loved one needed water, comfort, or just company. Yet the next day, you still woke up and worked all day. With all the medications, doctors’ visits, scheduling, and planning, you want to be clear-headed, […]