There are a lot of services involved with hospice care, and really, one key reason we’re able to keep things running smoothly is our case managers. At Ardent Hospice & Palliative Care, we have amazing case managers on staff but…
Established by the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) more than 20 years ago, National Assisted Living Week (NALW) is a time for us to honor all the work and care these communities and their staff provide. At Ardent Hospice…
When someone realizes the end of their life is quickly approaching, it can bring to light a lot of different emotions. Often, patients are in denial that their life is drawing to a close, or they may question their spirituality…
There are certain services every patient can expect when they come onto hospice care. For example, their care team should always be made up of a nurse who works as their case manager and a social worker—at a minimum. Patients…
Comfort is one of the most important aspects of hospice care. When a patient is comfortable, they’re more able to live a better quality of life. And at Ardent Hospice & Palliative Care, that’s our goal—we want our patients to live their life to the fullest and enjoy every last…
When your loved one has reached the end of their life, it can be a difficult and stressful time on your family. Choosing a hospice agency—although essential—can feel like an obligation, or even a burden. That’s why many people opt for a…
Sometimes, patients may not know what to expect when they come onto services with Ardent Hospice & Palliative Care, and it can be a confusing or stressful transition. We want every potential patient to know that at Ardent, they’re at…
Every patient at Ardent Hospice & Palliative Care is so unique; each person has a different pain tolerance, emotional state, medical goal, spiritual belief, and family dynamic—and we believe that each aspect of them as a person should affect the…
When patients near their end of life, their families often come to us with questions about how they can help support their loved one and what they should be doing during their final days together. Each family’s situation and dynamics…
You could say that Ardent Hospice & Palliative Care is built around nurses. Our founder, Susan Compton, is a registered nurse herself and understands the enormous role nursing plays in making patients comfortable. She even conducts her own face-to-face visits…