Hospice Care
What a Hospice Nurse Wishes Families Knew Earlier
Hospice nurses are invited into some of the most tender moments in a family’s life. They sit at kitchen tables. They adjust pillows in quiet bedrooms. They answer late-night phone…
Read MoreHow Hospice Supports the Whole Family
When a loved one is seriously ill, the whole family needs support. Here’s how hospice helps. When most people think about hospice, they think about the patient — pain management,…
Read MoreWhat to Expect When You Call Hospice for the First Time
A plain-language guide for families navigating end-of-life care decisions in Benton and Yakima Counties. For most families, calling a hospice comes after a long stretch of hard decisions — treatments,…
Read MoreWhen is the right time to call hospice?
Important Takeaways Understanding When Hospice Care Begins Many believe that hospice is only for the very end of life. In reality, calling hospice early allows families to experience a fuller…
Read MoreHeartlinks Achieves Deficiency-Free Survey from State and CMS
The Heartlinks’ hospice staff and program received zero deficiencies from the Washington State Department of Health and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services during its Hospice Recertification Survey, meeting all…
Read MoreWho Pays for Hospice and Palliative Care?
If you or someone you love is facing a serious illness, the last thing you want to worry about is how you’re going to pay for care. At Heartlinks, we…
Read MoreDoes Your Family Know Your End-of-Life Wishes?
Having conversations about your end-of-life wishes is a profound gift to your loved ones. It provides clarity, reduces stress, and ensures that your values and choices are honored. Without clear…
Read MoreHeartlinks Statement on the Closure of Yakima’s Cottage in the Meadow
Stand with us in supporting hospice care by donating to Heartlinks or volunteering your time. It is with great sadness that Heartlinks acknowledges the recent announcement by MultiCare Yakima Memorial…
Read MoreNavigating Care Choices: Understanding the Differences Between Hospice and Palliative Care
In this insightful interview, we delve into the nuances of hospice and palliative care with the Executive Director of Heartlinks, Shelby Moore. With her wealth of experience in end-of-life care,…
Read MoreThe Importance of Early Hospice Election
A Guide to Making Informed Choices Facing a terminal illness is undeniably one of life’s most challenging experiences, both for the individual and their loved ones. In such difficult times,…
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