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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At Sonder Hospice, we value our employees and prioritize creating a strong family culture. As a local business, we are dedicated to serving our community and making a positive impact through hospice care. Our mission drives us to provide compassionate end-of-life care for patients and support for their loved ones. We strive to offer opportunities …
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 …
The Sonder team is 100% compliance with COVID-19 vaccinations. Sonder collectively embraces CDC and the Texas Department of Health’s COVID vaccination and safety recommendations. Caring for the sickest and frailest in our society is our purpose and passion. To live out this mission, it is our duty and obligation to “Do No Harm.” I am proud …
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 …
Turn your or your kiddos’ downtime into an opportunity to show kindness by sending handmade cards and videos to seniors around the Austin area. Physical isolation is important for public health right now, but our elders deserve to feel supported, too. We need your help!! We want you to write letters, draw pictures, or take …
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 …
