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Ethos Home Health Care and Hospice was voted Best of the Red River Valley by readers of the Fargo Forum in the category Best Home Health Care.

Pneumonia is a respiratory illness, or lung infection, caused by a virus, bacteria or fungus. This blog will walk through everything you need to know about pneumonia.

Ethos Hospice is committed to providing recognition and Veteran-centric care to military Veterans and their families when facing a life-limiting illness. Read more about specialty Veteran care.

Physical therapy is a proven treatment method that helps people heal from injuries, disabilities, and health conditions. Read about some of the most common reasons for physical therapy.

As you get older, it is important to be physically active. Regular exercise can help you stay healthier as you age. There are several ways to stay physically active, but what are the best exercises for older adults?

When it comes to making decisions about who will care for you or your loved ones, it’s critical to gather all necessary information. This article will review what questions to ask a home health care provider.

Ethos Home Health Care and Hospice is honored to be nominated as the Best Home Health Care by readers of the Fargo Forum. Voting is now open and we need your help to vote for Ethos!

Although you may not always be able to predict that someone is about to have a stroke, sometimes there are warning signs that may occur before a stroke happens. Read more about the warning signs.

This article lays out what an advance care directive means, what it might include, and how hospice care can provide peace and comfort to individuals and their families at the end of life.

In the wake of an injury, illness, or health set-back, many individuals would prefer to recover from the comfort of home and would also choose home as their top place to be as they age. Is home health care right for you?

Whatever type of loss you’ve suffered, there’s no right or wrong way to handle grief after the loss of a loved one. Grieving is a highly individual experience, and your grief reactions can depend on many factors.

Aging in place is rapidly growing in popularity. Many older adults would choose to age comfortably at home as opposed to other housing alternatives. In-home care services can help making aging in place a reality.

Hospice care is an excellent resource for individuals and their families looking for comfort and an enhanced quality of life near the end of life. For many, hospice care isn’t a consideration until the final weeks or even days of life.

Legend says that if you whisper to a dove, it will carry your message to the heavens. Please join us for this special memorial event as we celebrate and honor the lives of our Ethos Hospice patients who have passed away this past year.

Being diagnosed with a chronic illness can be difficult for individuals and their families. As symptoms progress, questions may come up. Luckily, home health care is an excellent option for chronic illness management.

As individuals age, it is natural to notice changes that come with growing older. For some, health risks might be more apparent, and others might notice a gradual decline in health. Luckily, there are steps older adults can take to move toward healthy aging and live a high quality of life even as changes start to occur.

Through our home health care services, we’ve seen firsthand that exceptional outcomes can be achieved outside of a hospital setting. During his experience with Ethos, Vernon Bader discovered best-in-class results without leaving the comfort of home.

It often takes a village to provide holistic care for a hospice patient. Ethos Hospice Volunteers play a critical role in the care we provide each day. Read the story of one of our volunteers and learn how her experiences as a hospice volunteer have been life enriching.

From our newest team member to our most seasoned volunteer, the people behind our life-enriching services uphold an uncompromising culture of care. Behind every interaction at Ethos Hospice is a genuine desire to spark joy and cultivate a higher quality of life for those we serve.

The word “hospice” can be scary for individuals and their families when nearing the end-of-life. Often times, those that could benefit most from hospice care might push it off due to fear or lack of education. What many don’t know is that hospice care can offer comfort and a higher quality of life to your loved one far before their final days of life.

Arthritis is a chronic condition characterized by joint pain and inflammation. It can make it difficult to engage in some activities and may reduce your quality of life. Here are 5 ways to reduce your risk of developing osteoarthritis.

Ethos Home Health Care and Hospice works diligently to serve the ever-changing needs of older adults. This May, join us as we recognize the 60th anniversary of Older Americans Month and challenge the narrative on aging. Here are some ways we can all participate in Aging Unbound.

Receiving personalized 1:1 care at home can help detect any early complications and prevent rehospitalizations. It is also an effective way to promote independence within the home. Read more from Lizzie Twedell, RN Case Manager with Ethos, about the benefits of in-home recovery and rehabilitation.

Experiencing chronic pain can be difficult for the individual, but it can also be difficult for their friends and family. While each situation is different and what helps one individual may not work for another, we have put together a few tips that may help you better support your loved one living in chronic pain.

90,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease each year. This diagnosis is life-changing for individuals and their families, but it doesn’t mean that achieving a higher quality of life isn’t possible with the right interventions in place. Read more about how home health care can help with Parkinson’s Disease.

An “occupation” can be thought of as anything that a person does during their day that is meaningful and gives a person a sense of purpose and identity. Home health care can be an ideal setting for occupational therapy because it incorporates so many aspects of the profession as explained by our expert in this article.

Do I qualify for home health care services? This is one of the most common questions we receive at Ethos Home Health Care. If you’re curious about eligibility on behalf of yourself or a loved one, you’re not alone. At the same time, finding answers isn’t always straightforward. That’s why we’ve broken down the need-to-know in this article.

It’s important to drink enough fluids every day to keep your body properly hydrated. Many factors contribute to how much you need to drink. Your overall health, medications, exercise level and diet all affect your body’s hydration needs. As temperatures rise, you’re also more likely to sweat and that can lead to dehydration if you don’t replace lost fluids. Here’s why pure water is best for your body.

I have often seen firsthand how the illness of one family member can have wide-ranging impacts on the entire family. This is particularly true when a loved one is dealing with a terminal illness. Though it can be difficult to discuss the end of life with patients and their families, I have learned how important and ultimately comforting having this conversation can be for them. Meet our expert and learn how hospice care might help.

The decision to place a loved one in hospice care is oftentimes met with a heavy heart and uncertainty. During her father’s time of need, Sue Wiger and her sister made the joint decision to call our care team at Ethos Hospice. By sharing her experience, we hope to shine a light on the uncertainty that so many families face during these trying times.