Hospice care allows residents in assisted living facilities to receive specialized medical, emotional, and spiritual support for advanced illnesses or end-of-life circumstances. In fact, many Assisted Living Communities require residents with advanced illness or nearing the end of life to be discharged to higher levels of care. Hospice can provide this level of care within …
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Working with Sonder, nursing facilities can experience improved quality of care for their residents and better overall performance. Our clinical expertise and knowledge of regulations allow us to seamlessly integrate hospice services into the facility environment. Our individualized care plans and regular team visits ensure that each resident receives the proper medication, supplies, and durable …
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Grief is the normal and natural response to the loss of someone or something important to you. It is a natural part of life. Grief is a typical reaction to death, divorce, job loss, a move away from family and friends, or loss of good health due to illness. In general, grief makes room for …
Palliative care and hospice care are often confused because they both provide comfort and relief from pain and symptoms. However, there are some key differences between the two services that you should be aware of. Palliative care is provided alongside curative treatment, while hospice care is given to patients who have decided against further treatment …
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When a loved one has been given a terminal diagnosis and it becomes clear that cure is no longer the focus of their care, hospice can provide essential support for them to remain at home. However, not all hospices are created equal. Here are some factors to consider when selecting a hospice for your loved …
Patients select Sonder Hospice because of our small size, responsiveness, and dedicated care team. Oftentimes, we have families come to us on their own after meeting with a large hospice where they felt like a number. With Sonder, a leader from the team meets with the family for hospice education and problem solving. This discussion …
The Sonder team is excited and honored to announce we have been awarded CHAP Accreditation under the Community Health Accreditation Partner Hospice Standards of Excellence. CHAP Accreditation demonstrates that Sonder Hospice meets the industry’s highest nationally recognized standards. Adherence to CHAP’s standards leads to better quality care and better business performance. We are proud of …
The origins of Sonder Hospice & Palliative Care As a native Austinite, Lloyd’s heroes growing up were his grandparents. Many of his best childhood memories came from spending time with them swimming at Barton Springs and exploring the ranches and rivers of Central Texas. Their love, stories, and wisdom shaped his character and created in …
The Sonder Story A blog by Sonder Hospice & Palliative Care Welcome to the launch of the new Sonder website and blog, The Sonder Story! The care team here at Sonder is eager to share inspiring stories, news, information, and support for our caregivers, patients, and families through this platform. We will bring in a …
