Divinis Care Hospice

11/11/2022

Thank you, veterans. 🇺🇸

08/11/2022

Life is truly a gift. This month, we encourage you to reflect on the precious moments of your life with gratitude as if you were an autumn leaf about to fall from a tree. 🍁

03/11/2022

https://www.diviniscare.com/post/5-myths-about-hydration

When it comes to hydration, there are a lot of different opinions on what's right and wrong. Read today's blog to find out the truth. 🫗

Repost from NPR Drink eight glasses of water a day. Coffee will make you dehydrated. Drinking extra water can help you lose weight. You've probably heard these claims about water and hydration before. But are they true? To set the record straight, Life Kit talks to Tamara Hew-Butler, associate profe...

27/10/2022

There are a few days left of October and we couldn't let them pass without talking about .

It is estimated that 1 in 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime.

Hopefully, that statistic can lower by people raising awareness, doing regular breast exams, getting annual mammograms, and staying educated on this disease.

Here's to finding a cure. 💗

18/10/2022

https://www.diviniscare.com/post/how-to-boost-your-immune-system-this-fall

Unfortunately, the lovely fall weather finally landing in Texas brings cold and flu season along with it.🦠

Do you want to know how you can stay protected? Read today's article on our site.

Repost from the New York Times, article by Hannah Seo Here are four things immunologists and other health experts say you can do: As the days shorten and people trade their tank tops and shorts for sweaters and tights, the turn of autumn signals another new beginning: the start of flu and cold seaso...

10/10/2022

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Did you know that one of the best things you can do for your physical & mental health is to incorporate an exercise walk into your daily routine?

But...which is better for you: fast or slow walking? Find out on today's blog and get those steps in.

https://www.diviniscare.com/post/fast-or-slow-walking-which-is-better

Repost from SaveOurBones Article by: Vivian Goldschmidt In our instant-access world, some people long for a return to a slower pace. That's understandable. But there is one aspect of life in which faster is better: walking. Science has confirmed fast walking could add years to your life as well as l...

07/10/2022

October is National Long-Term Care Planning Month.

It's never too late to start taking the steps to plan for a more comfortable future.

Take that first step today, you'll thank yourself later.

30/09/2022

Happy Fall!

We love this quote. At Divinis, we are dedicated to making our patients' last days as colorful & full-of-light as the autumn leaves. 🍂

22/09/2022

https://www.diviniscare.com/post/flu-season-is-here-how-bad-will-it-get

We've got the latest info on this year's flu season and what you need to know.

Repost from AARP, article by Michelle Crouch U.S. health officials typically look to the Southern Hemisphere for an indication of what to expect, and Australia is wrapping up its worst flu season in five years. The Australian flu season also arrived significantly earlier than normal, with cases s**k...

16/09/2022

https://www.diviniscare.com/post/what-is-spiritual-care-during-hospice

Have you ever wondered how someone's spirituality or religious beliefs can be intertwined with their hospice care journey?

Give today's blog a read to learn about one of the core pillars of end-of-life care.

“Spiritual care is not an optional extra for the dying.” - Dame Cicely Saunders When someone reaches the end of their life, it can often lead to a myriad of existential questions about their time on earth and the reasons for death. Spiritual care during hospice aims to comfort the person's soul ...

07/09/2022

September is so we wanted to share a few ways to keep your cholesterol in check.

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle full of regular exercise, a well-balanced diet, and staying on top of your cholesterol numbers can help you avoid high cholesterol and the negative effects that come with it.

25/08/2022

Starting the planning phase for end-of-life care for yourself or a loved one can be daunting, but it's crucial to be prepared.

This blog post features a helpful, downloadable infographic to use as a tool in your process.



https://www.diviniscare.com/post/how-to-start-a-conversation-about-end-of-life-care

Starting the planning phase for end-of-life care for yourself or a loved one can be daunting, but it's crucial to be prepared. This article by AARP lists the specific questions and details to attend to while conversing about end-of-life decisions, but we wanted to create a simple infographic to use....

18/08/2022

In many cases, the concept of death isn't discussed until someone experiences a death in his or her own life.

But, it doesn't have to be that way. Read more on how we can normalize this intrinsic part of life.

https://www.diviniscare.com/post/why-don-t-we-talk-about-death

This video poses an important question that people might not think about often - why don't we talk about death? In countries across the world, death is discussed often and revered as a sacred part of life. However, it's often seen as a "taboo" topic of conversation in America. People fear the idea o...

10/08/2022

There are many debates and rumors about how Monkeypox spreads - here are the facts.

https://www.diviniscare.com/post/monkeypox-myths-vs-facts

Repost from: NPR Article by: Michaeleen Doucleff and Pien Huang The monkeypox outbreak has grown rapidly in the U.S. Back in early July, the country had only about 500 cases. Now that number has jumped to over 7,000 cases. On Thursday, the Biden administration declared monkeypox a public health emer...

01/08/2022

We all know how emotionally healing spending time with pets can be, but did you know it can have physical benefits, too?!

Here are a few of pet therapy's many benefits for hospice patients. 💜

27/07/2022

Today's blog post has all of the information you need to know about the BA.5 variant. Head to our site to learn more and stay safe.



https://www.diviniscare.com/post/a-guide-to-ba-5

By David Leonhardt Repost from: The Morning Newsletter - The New York Times The Covid virus has a Darwinian quality. As variants emerge, they compete with one another to become dominant. The most contagious variants tend to win the competition because they can spread more quickly. It’s survival of...

21/07/2022

This summer heat is relentless, but there are still ways to safely get movement incorporated into your schedule.

We've reposted this great article by the American Heart Association which includes a detailed list of ways to keep cool while staying active.



https://www.diviniscare.com/post/how-to-stay-active-in-warm-weather

Repost from The American Heart Association Written by American Heart Association editorial staff and reviewed by science and medicine advisers When the temperature goes up in the summer months, exercising outside can become challenging. Even heat-loving, sun-seeking exercisers can become overheated....

14/07/2022

Many people believe that hospice care is primarily done at hospitals or other care facilities BUT a majority of care is actually provided at home.

This can allow people to feel a sense of peace in familiar surroundings as they navigate their hospice journey.