Meet Jasmin Aguilar, Nurse Case Manager
As we celebrate our CNAs (Certified Nursing Assistant) this week, we wanted you to hear from our very own who was our CNA and now has graduated to become a Nurse Case Manager.
Meet Monica Velazquez, Marketing and Healthcare Liaison
Monica has been with Angels Grace Hospice for approximately 6 years, but in different positions. Not everyone can do this work but she can and is now as happy as she has ever been professionally.
What Does a Nurse Case Manager Do?
Ronda Gordon is a Nurse Case Manager, in charge of the care for Angels Grace Hospice’s patients across the board. She coordinates the care of the social worker, the chaplains, nurses’ aides, and manages the physical care for the patients.
Inspiring Music-Related Stories from our RNs
We have 3 music- or memory-related recordings, which can affect end-of-life care.
Comfort & Dignity
Barb Rzeszutko, Angels Grace Hospice’s Medical Social Worker (MSW), describes the emotional support and caregiving needs that the Angels Grace Hospice staff gives to patients and their families.
The Angels Grace Hospice Team
Monica Velazquez, Angels Grace Hospice’s Marketing & Healthcare Liaison, describes the support that the Angels Grace Hospice staff gives to patients and their families.
What Does it Mean When Someone is in Hospice Care?
When you hear about someone you know who is “in hospice care”, it means that help is on the way. It means that the situation for your friend and their family is about to get a lot better. It means the drastic reduction or alleviation of pain.
Hospice Care & Comfort (Palliative) Care: What’s the Difference?
Palliative Care (PC) is often misunderstood and compared or confused with Hospice Care. The common misconception is that you have to be dying to receive the benefits of Palliative Care. Hospice Care and Comfort (Palliative) Care differ in many ways. First of all, PC is not Hospice Care, but Hospice …
Hospice Criteria for Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive nervous system disorder that affects movement. Certain nerve cells called neurons in the brain gradually break down or die.
What Is an Advance Directive?
An advance directive is a legal document created by you and your attorney, providing clear instructions to your health care team and loved ones. The document serves as written instructions regarding health care decisions you want for your future. These directives also designate who you would like to make decisions …