Circle of Life has expanded its services and is now offering in-home Personal Care. The expansion of Personal Care will enhance community access to expert, compassionate, personalized care for those challenged with everyday activities. The new Circle of Life Personal Care service line is a hands-on service that assists a person with activities of daily living they are unable to perform on their own. These services are often enough to allow a person to remain in their own home and live independently. Those in need of Personal Care most often include the elderly, persons with disabilities, patie ..read more

Our theme this month is “Don’t Wait.” So many people think that choosing hospice is giving up on life. Rather, we know it provides knowledge, understanding, comfort, peace and a place of refuge. We hear it far too often: “I wish we had called hospice sooner.” We encourage you to consider hospice care in November and share with a friend. Let them know how important hospice care is to you.  Is it time to consider hospice? Are you noticing these hospice indicators in your loved one? Increased pain, nausea, or anxiety Frequent visits to the hospital and/or ER Difficulty “bouncing back” after ..read more

For many in hospice care, pets often fill a relational void as they offer unconditional love, acceptance, comfort, and companionship at a time when it’s needed most. Pet Peace of Mind enables hospice patients to keep their pets at home throughout their end-of-life journey. The program works through local partners to provide support. Circle of Life also raises funds to provide pet food, veterinary care, foster care, and loving permanent homes, should the need arise, at no cost to the patient. To complete an application for one of our foster animals, please click here.       The p ..read more

Talking about hospice care does not mean nothing else can be done for your loved one. It does not mean there is no hope. It can be comforting to know there is another source of help and support. Discussing hospice gives your loved one information about all the options available. When should I start the conversation? A number of events can trigger a conversation about hospice care: Receiving a terminal diagnosis Experiencing repeated trips to the emergency room or hospitalizations Noticing a steady or significant decline in your loved one’s condition Feeling discouraged by, or tired from ..read more

Every year during the month of November, we observe National Hospice & Palliative Care Month in an effort to raise awareness about the benefits and services of hospice and palliative care for people facing late-stage illnesses. It’s also a time to recognize and highlight what our hospice professionals and volunteers do every day to manage symptoms and provide care and comfort to patients and families during the most delicate time in their lives. Here we highlight so many of our special programs that we offer to our patients and their families: Petals for Patients       The p ..read more

This year we are honored to celebrate our 30th anniversary. The last 30 years have been filled with growth and transformation. Our halls were filled with tears, laughter, memories, family, and final goodbyes. They have been a space that inspires hope and have been a sanctuary and a place of solace. As we look forward to what the future has in store, we are also reminded of the many valued relationships that have made the last three decades successful. Thank you for your support and partnership. As we recognize our 30th Anniversary, we thank our dedicated staff and look forward to continui ..read more

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Time is of the essence when referring patients to hospice care. Circle of Life has made it easy to get hospice-eligible patients and their families the support they need as quickly as possible. Whether the hospice referral comes from a physician, a discharge planner, an assisted living facility or a family member, we offer hospice admissions seven days a week. Medical Professional Hospice Referral Step 1: Obtain an order from the patient’s physician for a hospice referral. Step 2: Call Circle of Life at 1-479-872-3377 with the patient’s information or e-mail our Referral Intake Office at ..read more

Watch the Angles Paying it Forward Impact Celebration to learn more about Circle of Life and our Ladies Auxiliary. Congratulations to Sarah Kendall, who received the 2021 Jeretta Hardwick Woman of Excellence Award! Founded in 2014, the Ladies Auxiliary is committed to building a passionate network of women who support Circle of Life’s programs and services by making a difference through advocacy, volunteerism and philanthropy. For more information or to become a member click here. The post Watch the 2021 Impact Celebration appeared first on NWA Circle of Life Hospice ..read more

Circle of Life Hospice announced today that it was named the winner of an Arkansas 2021 Torch Award for Ethics. A Torch Award is the most prestigious honor the Better Business Bureau can present to exceptional organizations for their dedication to integrity and ethical business practices. “Our team is honored to have been recognized by the Arkansas Better Business Bureau with the Torch Award,” stated Catherine Grubbs, CEO for Circle of Life. “We do our best each day to care for patients and families with the highest level of care, compassion, and integrity possible.” Circle of Life is a non-pr ..read more