Angels Grace Hospice & Palliative Care

09/02/2025

Beth’s Wonderful Firefly Story for Anna

Beth has been working at Angels Grace Hospice & Palliative Care for about a year and would like to share an experience she had with one of the patients.
She met Anna early in the wintertime. As she got to know Beth, Anna started opening up with conversations about life.
As the seasons started to change, she contemplated summer coming. Growing up in Springfield, Illinois, she worked hard canning beans, and she would steal one of the canning jars to catch fireflies with her sister. Anna would then watch the fireflies until she fell asleep, but feeling bad about keeping them in a jar for a long period, she would release them.

View Beth’s Firefly story :

Beth has been working at Angels Grace Hospice & Palliative Care for about a year and would like to share an experience she had with one of the patients.She m...

08/26/2025

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Pet Adoption Event - September 20th in Oswego 🐶🐾

08/23/2025

In part eight of our hospice criteria series, we cover end-stage liver disease patients.

Hospice care from Angels Grace Hospice & Palliative Care in Illinois is essential for individuals with end-stage liver disease because it provides specialized comfort care focused on managing symptoms and improving quality of life.

As liver disease progresses to its final stages, patients often experience severe complications such as jaundice, ascites (fluid buildup in the abdomen), muscle wasting, severe fatigue, and confusion due to hepatic encephalopathy. These symptoms can be distressing and difficult to manage at home without professional support.

To read more about liver disease : https://www.angelsgracehospice.com/hospice-palliative-care-for-families/hospice-criteria/hospice-care-for-end-stage-liver-disease

07/30/2025

07/26/2025

In part seven of our hospice criteria series, we cover end-stage heart disease patients.

Hospice care from Angels Grace Hospice & Palliative Care in Illinois is essential for individuals with end-stage heart disease because it focuses on comfort, symptom management, and quality of life rather than aggressive treatments that may no longer be effective.

Patients with advanced heart disease often experience severe symptoms such as shortness of breath, chronic fatigue, chest pain, and swelling due to fluid retention. The hospice team provides specialized care to manage these symptoms through medications, oxygen therapy, and other palliative treatments, ensuring that patients remain as comfortable as possible. This compassionate approach allows individuals to spend their remaining time with loved ones in a peaceful and supportive environment.

To read more about end-stage heart disease : https://lnkd.in/g-tzrF9E

06/28/2025

Hospice care from Angels Grace Hospice & Palliative Care in Illinois is essential for individuals with end-stage cerebrovascular disease (CVA) or stroke because it provides specialized comfort care for patients facing severe neurological decline.

Many patients in the final stages of stroke-related conditions experience difficulties such as paralysis, difficulty swallowing (dysphagia), chronic pain, and loss of communication abilities. The hospice team, including physicians, nurses, and caregivers, focuses on symptom management to ensure the patient remains as comfortable and pain-free as possible. Through palliative treatments, nutritional support, and respiratory care, Angels Grace Hospice & Palliative Care helps ease suffering and improves the patient’s quality of life in their final days.

In addition to physical care, they offer emotional and psychological support for both the patient and their family. A stroke can leave individuals feeling isolated and frustrated due to their inability to communicate or move independently. Hospice professionals provide compassionate care that prioritizes dignity, ensuring that patients receive not only medical attention but also emotional reassurance.

Families are also given the guidance and counseling they need to cope with the emotional toll of witnessing a loved one’s decline. Hospice care allows families to focus on spending meaningful time together without the stress of managing complex medical needs on their own.

Finally, hospice care is crucial because it ensures that patients with end-stage CVA receive care in a setting that prioritizes their comfort, whether at home, in a nursing facility, or another preferred location. Rather than undergoing unnecessary hospitalizations or aggressive medical interventions, patients can transition into a peaceful, supportive environment tailored to their needs.

Angels Grace Hospice & Palliative Care coordinates with families to create personalized care plans that respect the patient’s wishes and provide comprehensive support during this difficult time. By addressing both medical and emotional needs, hospice care brings comfort, dignity, and peace to those nearing the end of life after a severe stroke.

Rachel Cordova, Reflexologist at Angels Grace Hospice & Palliative Care of Illinois. She has worked in reflexology for 13 years.All the points in the body ar...

06/13/2025

CNA Appreciation Week June 12th-18th at Bickford Oswego! Thank you Angel’s Grace Hospice for sponsoring lunch today!!

05/24/2025

In part five of our hospice criteria series, we cover ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) patients.

Angels Grace Hospice & Palliative Care of Illinois provides specialized end-of-life hospice care for patients with terminal illnesses, including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease.*

Recognizing the complex and progressive nature of ALS, hospice care offers comprehensive services aimed at managing symptoms and enhancing the quality of life for both patients and their families. Your hospice team of physicians and nurses, specialize in comfort care, and develop a personalized care plan tailored to each patient’s unique needs.

By focusing on comfort and dignity, Angels Grace Hospice can help ALS patients live their remaining days to the fullest.

To Read more about ALS :

https://www.angelsgracehospice.com/hospice-palliative-care-for-families/hospice-criteria/hospice-care-for-als-lou-gehrigs-disease/?

05/21/2025

Enjoyed a beautiful Health & Wellness Fair with our friends at Plymouth Place. A big congrats to our raffle winner!

05/20/2025

Enjoying a wonderful time at the Monarch Landing Health Fair.

05/09/2025

To our incredible nurses — we hope you feel the love, the gratitude, and the deep appreciation not just this week, but every single day. Thank you for all your heart work. Your care, compassion, and strength make the world better. Happy Nurses Week!

With love,
Angels Grace Hospice & Palliative Care

05/08/2025