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Meet the team blog: Leslie Ortiz, Home Health Business Operations Manager

  • Time at Gulfside: 18 years 
  • Favorite TV show: Everybody Loves Raymond 
  • Favorite Restaurant: Chilis...

Caring for your mother during end of life

Mother's Day is a special occasion to celebrate and honor the women who raised us and provided us...

Guide To Receiving Compassionate Care In 2022

What is the most important part of the end-of-life care process? Compassion. The National Institute...

Planning For The Future: How To Make Your Wishes Known

Establishing a will can be a daunting task. Nobody wants to think about what will happen to their...

How Palliative Care Works: Types Of Care & Qualifying Conditions

Think of your body as a bridge. As time goes on and the bridge has endured storms, it will...

Caregiver Checklist: How To Reduce Hospital Readmission

In an ideal world, everything would always be seamless. Caregivers and family members would have...

Tips for Helping Your Loved One Cope With Sundowners Syndrome

Fall brings colder weather and shorter days. Before we know it Thanksgiving will be here and we...

How do I know when my loved one is ready for hospice?

Discussing hospice can be a beneficial option at any stage of a life-limiting illness. Patients as...

Hospice or Palliative: Understanding the Difference

Hospice Care

Hospice care is palliative by nature, meaning it provides comfort care. At the point...

Eat Her Dust: Chrome Diva Roxy Talks Fundraising, Friendship & Fun

Every year, hundreds of motorcyclists ride across Pasco County to participate in the Hittin’ the...