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How Scottsdale Hospice Care Improves Quality of Life: The Benefits of Comfort-Focused Treatment
Deciding on hospice care for a loved one can be a difficult decision, but it can improve the quality of life for their remaining days. As we explore the benefits of hospice care and its comfort-focused treatment, we’ll also look at how Aleca can help when you are...
Create Meaningful Connections
Why Volunteer? Volunteering allows for meaningful connections, sometimes in surprising ways. Here are a few ways volunteering can improve your life. A B Cs of Volunteering Advance your Career People who volunteer are more likely to be hired by employers! Volunteering...
Questions for Hospice Care – What Do I Need to Ask and Know?
Deciding that a loved one needs hospice care is a difficult decision, which is why you want to be sure to choose the right provider. Hospice care can offer many benefits for the patient and their loved ones. At Aleca, we strive to provide the best hospice care...
The Myths and Misconceptions About Hospice Services
When people hear about hospice services, they may have some preconceived notions about what they are and what they entail. This may hinder their acceptance of hospice care. But once they truly understand what hospice care is, they can see the benefits and may become...
How to Talk About Hospice Care in Arizona with Your Parents
Discussing end-of-life options with your parents, such as hospice care, can be one of the most difficult conversations you will have. While necessary, parents may not be ready to have the conversation or understand what hospice care entails. We’re going to share some...
Lend a Hand and Make an Impact
Volunteering with a hospice is a guaranteed way to make an impact on another person’s life. Aleca Hospice has many patients that would love to have someone come and visit and just spend some time talking with them. Visits from volunteers bring joy, excitement, and a...
Understanding Phoenix, AZ Hospice Care
As a loved one’s health begins to fade, families need to consider various care options that align with a person’s wishes as well as the type of care their condition calls for. As this can be a difficult decision, one of the many available options is hospice care....
My Experience as a Volunteer/Intern at Aleca Hospice
As an MSW (Master’s in Social Work) student at Arizona State University, I needed to find an internship placement to complete 480 required hours for this year. To me, it was more important to find a place that matched my career goals and interests. My initial interest...
What is Phoenix Hospice Care and How Does it Care for Patients?
If you have a loved one who is seriously ill, deciding the next step to take in their care can be difficult. Many families opt for hospice care because the quality of life their loved ones receive exceeds other available medical treatments. At Aleca, we provide...
Broader Benefits of Volunteering: Giving Your Time Can Improve Personal and Professional Growth
Most of us are aware that volunteering creates several benefits to our communities and our own wellbeing.Volunteering increases understanding and empathy, while giving people a greater purpose in their life.It can help people understand other cultures and gain a...