Compassion Crossing, LLC

01/30/2026

𝑺𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒊𝒆𝒅 𝒇𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒅𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒂𝒇𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒉𝒐𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒄𝒆. 𝑵𝒐𝒕 𝒃𝒆𝒄𝒂𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝒉𝒐𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒅 𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆—𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒃𝒆𝒄𝒂𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝒏𝒐 𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒕𝒐𝒍𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒄𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒔𝒐𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒓.

One in five hospice patients dies within four days of enrollment. They miss months of comfort, meaningful moments, and research-proven care that can actually extend life.

𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙩𝙝: Patients with heart failure live an average of 81 days longer on hospice than with aggressive treatment. But families don't know this until it's too late.

Join nurse Peter M. Abraham, BSN, RN, for a free, 90-minute, self-paced online class that uncovers the evidence-based facts about early hospice care. Learn why delaying care can be risky, how hospice can improve both lifespan and quality of life, and the signs to call for an evaluation.

𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝘀𝘂𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴. 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿.

Free class: https://www.compassioncrossing.academy/starting-hospice-means-living-better

01/30/2026

When Numbers Tell a Story: Using Discharge Function Scores to Guide Compassionate Care Decisions

The discharge function score is more than a quality metric. For skilled nursing facilities, this measurement tool can signal when patients might benefit from palliative care or hospice services. Understanding how to calculate, track, and apply these scores helps facility staff make timely referrals that improve patient comfort.

https://compassioncrossing.info/when-numbers-tell-a-story-using-discharge-function-scores-to-guide-compassionate-care-decisions/

Learn how discharge function scores help skilled nursing facilities identify patients who need palliative care or hospice referrals.

01/29/2026

𝑬𝙫𝒆𝙧𝒚 34 𝙨𝒆𝙘𝒐𝙣𝒅𝙨, 𝒔𝙤𝒎𝙚𝒐𝙣𝒆 𝒊𝙣 𝘼𝒎𝙚𝒓𝙞𝒄𝙖 𝙙𝒊𝙚𝒔 𝒇𝙧𝒐𝙢 𝙝𝒆𝙖𝒓𝙩 𝙙𝒊𝙨𝒆𝙖𝒔𝙚.

You felt that chest tightness last week. Your doctor mentioned your blood pressure, and you nodded, unsure what to do next. You watched someone you love fight this battle and lost. You promised yourself it wouldn't be you.

But the confusion is crushing. One expert contradicts another. You start strong in January, quit by February. The fear keeps you awake at 2 a.m., wondering if you're heading toward the same fate.

𝑯𝒆𝒓𝒆'𝒔 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒔 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈: 85-90% 𝒐𝒇 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒆𝒕𝒆𝒍𝒚 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆.

Join Peter M. Abraham, BSN, RN—a second-career registered nurse with extensive cardiology experience—for a free, live, interactive webinar that cuts through the noise and gives you exactly what works.

𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠
𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟏𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
𝟓:𝟑𝟎 𝐏𝐌 – 𝟔:𝟑𝟎 𝐏𝐌 𝐄𝐒𝐓

You'll discover the real truth about nutrition, simple movement strategies that fit your life, and stress management that actually protects your heart. No confusion. No contradictions. Just clear guidance you can start using immediately.

Reserve your spot: https://www.compassioncrossing.academy/heart-disease-prevention-webinar

Your heart is waiting. Your future starts here.

01/28/2026

Spotting, Preventing, and Treating Oral Thrush: An Essential Guide for Caregivers

Oral thrush can develop quickly in vulnerable patients, especially those using inhaled steroids, nebulizers, or certain antibiotics like Rocephin. This guide helps caregivers and healthcare workers recognize thrush early through visual observation, understand prevention strategies, and know when treatment is needed.

https://compassioncrossing.info/spotting-preventing-and-treating-oral-thrush-an-essential-guide-for-caregivers/

Learn to recognize oral thrush through visual signs, prevent it when using steroids or antibiotics, and understand treatment options.

01/27/2026

Someone asks you to help them die by stopping eating and drinking. Your heart races. You want to support them, but you have no idea where to start. What medications do they need? How do you talk to hospice? What happens when the nursing home says no?

You shouldn't be guessing your way through someone's final journey.

Peter M. Abraham, BSN, RN, EOLD, shares comprehensive guidance on VSED in two courses designed for families, caregivers, nurses, social workers, and end-of-life doulas.

𝐕𝐒𝐄𝐃: 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 gives you the legal and ethical framework to protect someone's choice.

𝗩𝗦𝗘𝗗: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 walks you through the practical, medical, and emotional realities of supporting someone through this process.

Stop feeling lost. Start feeling confident.

Enroll now:
𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭 & 𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐬: https://www.compassioncrossing.academy/vsed-informed-consent-and-ethical-foundation

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲: https://www.compassioncrossing.academy/vsed-the-journey

Because when someone trusts you with their final choice, you deserve real guidance from someone who's been there.

01/26/2026

𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒊𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒄𝒂𝒏'𝒕 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒌 𝒕𝒐𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒓𝒐𝒘?

No one anticipates a stroke, an accident, a dementia diagnosis, or a sudden health crisis that can take away your voice when medical decisions come quickly. During such times, your family may feel overwhelmed, scared, and unsure because they never knew what you wanted, what frightened you, or what brought you comfort. By sharing your wishes in advance, you can help your loved ones find reassurance and clarity when it matters most.

Compassion Crossing, LLC, is here to support families in Madison County by guiding them through important conversations about advance care planning. We discuss topics like managing pain, breathing machines, dialysis options, and dementia scenarios—the tough but essential conversations to have when emergencies arise. You won't need to involve attorneys; instead, you'll find a warm, welcoming environment where your values help shape every decision related to your living will, durable medical and financial power of attorney, and related documents.

Make sure everyone feels confident and informed. Schedule your free discussion today at https://compassioncrossing.info/book-a-free-initial-conversation/ and share the gift of understanding with those around you.

01/26/2026

Your Voice When You Can’t Speak: Why Health and Life Navigation Specialists Offer the Most Complete Path to Advance Directives

Every adult over 18 needs advance directives, yet only 26% have them. Without clear documentation, families suffer emotionally and financially while trying to honor unknown wishes. Compare four paths to completion: free DIY resources, online legal sites, elder law attorneys, and life transition coaches who provide comprehensive guidance.

https://compassioncrossing.info/your-voice-when-you-cant-speak-why-life-transition-coaches-offer-the-most-complete-path-to-advance-directives/

Discover 4 paths to complete advance directives—from DIY to Health and Life Navigation Specialists. Learn why professional guidance matters at any age.

01/23/2026

𝑫𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒂 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑴𝒂𝒅𝒆 𝑬𝒂𝒔𝒚

Mom wore a winter coat yesterday. It was 82 degrees.

You found Dad trying to cook at 3 a.m., stove on, nothing in the pan.

Every day brings something harder, something more confusing. You're tired of being shocked and scared. Nobody gave you a map for this dementia journey, so you're navigating in the dark with nothing but exhaustion and your broken heart.

What comes next? You don't know, and that uncertainty is eating you alive.

There's a framework that actually makes sense. The FAST Scale helps families understand where they are in the journey, anticipate what's ahead, and ask for the right help at the right time.

Learn how to use it in this FREE 40-minute class: https://www.compassioncrossing.academy/dementia-staging-for-families

You don't have to do this alone anymore. Get the roadmap you've been searching for.

01/23/2026

Bridging the Gap: Integrating Palliative and Hospice Care in Heart Failure Management

This article examines the importance of increasing awareness of palliative and hospice care among heart failure patients. Highlighting early palliative care approaches improves quality of life and facilitates transitions into hospice care in the last months of life.

https://compassioncrossing.info/bridging-the-gap-integrating-palliative-and-hospice-care-in-heart-failure-management/

Explore the benefits of palliative and hospice care for heart failure patients and learn about early integration for better outcomes.

01/21/2026

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧?

For those facing terminal illness or profound frailty, the question isn't always "how do I live longer," but "how do I die with dignity?" Families watch helplessly. Doulas and companions feel uncertain about their role. The silence around voluntarily stopping eating and drinking leaves people unprepared when it matters most.

Too many people discover this option too late, without proper guidance or realistic expectations.​

𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄

This self-paced course addresses anyone who walks alongside dying people: clinicians, end-of-life doulas, family caregivers, and advocates. You'll understand the informed consent process, why complete advance directives aren't optional, and how to prevent false promises that lead to suffering.

VSED isn't simple. It requires honest conversations about what to expect, legal protections, and ethical boundaries. This education equips you to support with integrity instead of guesswork.​

Enroll now at https://www.compassioncrossing.academy/voluntarily-stopping-eating-and-drinking-vsed-informed-consent-ethics-and-foundation - Whether you provide clinical care or compassionate presence, this knowledge transforms uncertainty into informed, values-aligned support. Because everyone deserves truth, not wishful thinking, when making life's final decisions.

01/21/2026

When Tomorrow Is Uncertain: Why Medical Aid in Dying Depends on Predictions That Often Miss the Mark

Medical Aid in Dying legislation relies on terminal prognoses that are notoriously unreliable. Healthcare providers acknowledge that predicting death within six months is an art, not a science. Patients may end their lives prematurely based on predictions no more accurate than weather forecasts, while societal pressures and financial incentives complicate end-of-life decisions.

https://compassioncrossing.info/when-tomorrow-is-uncertain-why-medical-aid-in-dying-depends-on-predictions-that-often-miss-the-mark/

Prognostic uncertainty makes Medical Aid in Dying risky. Learn why terminal predictions fail and how palliative care offers better options.

01/19/2026

When Your Doctor Doesn’t Tell You Everything: Understanding Your Kidney Therapy Choices and the Power of Advance Care Planning

Most older adults with advanced chronic kidney disease hear about dialysis as their only option, unaware that nephrologists may unintentionally withhold information about conservative kidney management. Discover why advance directives should include dialysis decisions long before kidney disease develops—and how to advocate for truly informed, values-based care.

https://compassioncrossing.info/when-your-doctor-doesnt-tell-you-everything-understanding-your-kidney-therapy-choices-and-the-power-of-advance-care-planning/

Learn why doctors default to dialysis for kidney disease and how advance directives with dialysis decisions protect your healthcare rights.