You may know that cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the number one killer of women, but you may not know if you or someone you love is at risk. Our Lady […]
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Protect Your Loved Ones and Support Extraordinary Care
It’s common to build relationships with the loved ones of patients we serve. Many bless us with memorials in honor of the care they receive, and others commit to supporting […]
Patients Share the Significance of Comfort Food at End-of-Life
When patients pass at Our Lady of Peace (OLP), they are remembered in on our hearts. Our medical and spiritual caregivers remember easing pain and providing comfort to patients and […]
Acknowledging Family Caregivers
How often do you provide physical and emotional support to your spouse, elderly parent, or relative? How many times have you accompanied them to a doctor appointment, managed their care, […]
OLP Hospice Patient Shares a Story of Love Found in Falling Leaves
Patrick King received hospice care in his home. During his time in hospice, he agreed to be interviewed for a video we were producing on the benefits of entering hospice […]
Being in the Moment
Once in a while, Our Lady of Peace takes the opportunity to share a story that resonates with us because of the patients and families we serve. This one came […]
OLP Volunteers Reflect on End-of-Life Experiences
Sitting at the bedside of someone who is dying can be uncomfortable. For some, there is fear of the unknown, and for others, overwhelming sadness in watching a loved one […]
What to Do with Your House After Your Spouse Dies
What makes a house a home? It’s not the finishings or the furnishings, it’s the people who live there, and the love they share. So, what happens when your husband, […]
Opening End-of-Life Conversations
A recent study by the National Library of Medicine revealed that 72% of participants found it important to discuss their end-of-life care wishes with someone. Six out of ten believed […]
Honoring Veterans in Hospice Care
Arrianna Ackerman is an army flight operations sergeant in the Minnesota Army National Guard, responsible for aviation operations. A graduate of the University of Minnesota, she is hoping to soon […]