Meet our Medical Director, Dr. Lawrence LaPalio, a man with a calm and peaceful presence and with an adventurous soul. He wears many hats: a husband, a father to three children, a grandpa to four grandchildren, a sailor, a card player, doctor and mentor. The list can go on. Dr. …
Meet one of our Medical Directors, Dr. Areshea Siddiqui, a wife and a mother to two teenagers and a Doctor to many in the Chicagoland area. Dr. Siddiqui was born and raised in Vijayawada, India where she went to Medical school at the University of Health Sciences and graduated in …
https://youtu.be/B3aQt2qdmkU Transcript: Um, Esi Sey and the chaplain with the Angels Grace. I started here in August of 2015. Before coming to Angels Grace, I worked with about three or four hospice companies, but, um, I truly enjoy Angels Grace because I feel there’s a special relationship here among the …
Dogs have a long-standing history of providing companionship and showing unconditional love for humans. This creates an emotional bond that has a very positive effect. Petting and cuddling can help reduce anxiety, lower blood pressure, ease depression, improve cardiovascular health, release endorphins, improve communication, provide peace and comfort to those …
It’s hard to think about who will be the hospice caregiver for you or your loved ones if you are terminally ill at home or at a nursing facility. There is so much medical care that needs to be offered to patients as they near the end of their lives. …
Choosing the best hospice provider for your loved one is very important, although not necessarily as difficult as one might think. With a little bit of research, you can easily narrow your search. Most hospice providers offer the same basic services, however… Hospices that participate with Medicare provide the same …
Transcript: Hi, I’m Joe Newton. I am a chaplain with angels grace hospice also, uh, have the joy of being a pet therapist, I guess you would call me. Uh, we have two dogs now that are part of our family here at angels grace. This guy’s name is Mizuno. …
Since Covid, the recommendation to remain physically distant to reduce the spread of the virus means some aspects of hospice care, including touching, may be modified. Can hospice be beneficial in the time of Covid with all the limitations? The answer is yes! When your loved one is faced with …
There is a perception or misconception with “hospice” or “hospice care”. Most tend to think that they are giving up. Hospice is actually a beautiful end of life care program that helps the patients and their families enjoy their time together in whatever time span that may be. The Angels …
When a loved one needs hospice services, you may experience your loved one needing more help with their activities of daily living. This may cause frustration, fear, and anxiety for your loved one and the family members. Angels Grace Hospice can help their patients and loved ones navigate this time …
