by admin | Jan 12, 2019 | Hospice Education |
People often associate hospice care with staying in a facility until the end. The truth is hospice can extend to the home as well. Hospice providers help support families that are caring for loved ones who are terminally ill. Those considering hospice might ask, “What...
by admin | Jan 3, 2019 | Hospice Education |
It’s a common question asked by family members. “Does hospice mean 24-hour care?” The answer is complex, because there are many variables to consider. Medicare has guidelines that define different levels of care. Understanding these levels is essential as family...
by admin | Dec 30, 2018 | Hospice Education |
End-of-life issues are not usually discussed at the dinner table. Yet the manner in which we pass away affects more than just the patient. A terminal patient wishes to be comfortable and at peace as the last days and weeks pass. However, so do loved ones, friends,...
by admin | Dec 20, 2018 | Hospice Education |
It’s important to know the difference between hospice and palliative care. That way, patients and their loved ones can make well-informed decisions that best meet their needs. Though the two types of care often get confused with one another, there is a...
by admin | Dec 11, 2018 | Hospice Education |
Providing care for an elderly loved one isn’t an easy task, especially when that loved one is nearing the end of their life. Managing all the facets of end-of-life care can be overwhelming, and you may not know what to do and when to do it. Hospice is one type of care...
