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How Encompass Health hospice volunteers are providing support during COVID-19
Hospice patients and their loved ones rely heavily on volunteers for additional support and comfort during the final stages of a patient’s life. However, their…
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5 Tips for adapting to your current work environment
With much of the country under shelter in place orders, the current public health emergency has significantly impacted many American’s day-to-day lives. Whether it’s your…
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What is COPD?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, commonly referred to as COPD, is a long-term lung disease that makes it hard for you to breathe. According to the…
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Understanding high blood pressure
If you have high blood pressure, you’re not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about one in three U.S. adults…
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How baby boomers will impact the future of healthcare
The United States is currently experiencing the much-anticipated wave of aging baby boomers as the current growth rate of Medicare enrollees significantly exceeds that of…
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Caring for yourself while caring for others
With approximately 44 million Americans providing 37 billion hours of unpaid care each year, many people either have or will take on a caregiving role…
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Six common misconceptions about hospice
Hospice care is often misunderstood: Does choosing hospice mean giving up hope? Is it only for the last few days of life? Many people don’t…
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Living well with dementia
Dementia may define a set of symptoms, but it does not define a life. Through a person-centered approach, all individuals are capable of living well…
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A day in the life of a home health aide
We sat down with Kendra Abron, a home health aide at Encompass Health – Home Health & Hospice in Dallas, Texas, to see what’s it…
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How Encompass Health is joining the fight to end Alzheimer’s disease
With over 5 million people currently living with Alzheimer’s, the disease has impacted nearly every family in America in one way or another. Through our…