Mountain View Hospice

08/07/2026

Fun Trivia from Mountain View Hospice

What famous natural landmark in northern Arizona is approximately 277 miles long?

Answer: The Grand Canyon.

08/06/2026

Trivia from Mountain View Hospice

Can hospice care be provided in a patient’s private home?

Answer: Yes. Hospice can be provided at home, in assisted living, group homes, nursing facilities, and other settings.

08/05/2026

Fun Trivia from Mountain View Hospice

What food reportedly never spoils when stored properly?

Answer: Honey.

08/04/2026

Best way to shave a gentleman at home

The safest and easiest option is usually an electric razor, especially if the patient is on blood thinners, has fragile skin, or bruises easily.

Simple steps:
Warm the face with a damp washcloth for a minute or two. Make sure the skin is clean and dry if using an electric razor. Shave gently in short strokes without pressing hard. Use one hand to lightly support the skin if needed. After shaving, wipe the face with a warm cloth and apply a gentle fragrance-free moisturizer.
For a traditional razor, use shaving cream and a clean, sharp razor, shave with the direction of hair growth, and avoid any areas with bruising, cuts, bumps, or fragile skin.

Avoid aftershave with alcohol. It can burn and dry out the skin.

08/03/2026

08/02/2026

Fun Trivia from Mountain View Hospice

In Leave It to Beaver, what was Beaver’s real first name?

Answer: Theodore.