WILMINGTON — Margaret Liske Weeks, 80, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare. She was born July 5, 1940, in Stanly County to the…
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People of any age with a serious underlying medical condition
People residing in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities
A benefit of hospice care is that it reduces the chance of hospital admissions, re-admissions and, for those who are admitted, it lessens their amount of time spent in the hospital, keeping you or a loved one safe at home during the pandemic.
As a caregiver, how can I best provide hospice care in my home during the pandemic?
The CDC says the best thing is for the patient to remain at home, unless they need medical care. Hospice patients should be kept separate from other people and pets as much as possible, limiting contact when feasible. Having a separate room for the patient is ideal. If you have questions about other safety measures, we’re happy to answer questions to help you keep your loved one safely at home during the pandemic while receiving hospice care.
Roger Murray Swilley
WILMINGTON Roger Murray Swilley, 67, passed away Friday, April 16, 2021, following a courageous battle against cancer. He was the beloved husband of Judy for nearly 22 years. He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1953 to the late Paul Swilley and the late Ruth Swilley.
Roger was a nurse anesthetist at heart, having practiced anesthesia in many locations across the country, but moving to Wilmington in the late 1980s to practice at Cape Fear Hospital. He then took his love of medicine to PPD, where he was one of the original employees at the company.
He always had a passion for the water. In recent years, he loved riding his jet ski on the Intracoastal Waterway. He also loved to travel and visited many countries with his wife Judy. Most of all, he loved his family and friends. Roger and his wife were soulmates, best friends and deeply in love after 26 years together.
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) has awarded grant funding to Lower Cape Fear LifeCare, in Wilmington, N.C. to help fund their “Injury Prevention for Memory Partners” program, which helps equip family caregivers with the resources, education, and safety equipment needed to prevent injuries and incidences of wandering among their loves one who are living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
“Every family caregiver’s biggest concern is the health and safety of their loved one,” said AFA President & CEO Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. “We are pleased to support Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in providing families affected by Alzheimer’s disease with valuable resources to help them protect their loved ones.”