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Coping With Terminal Illness Diagnosis
There’s never an easy way to handle receiving a terminal illness diagnosis. Every person responds to the news differently. Some people are immediately thrown into shock. Others may go numb and refuse to believe what they are hearing, while other people will become...
End of Life Dreams and Visions
When it comes to a loved one’s end of life, there are many common occurrences that happen both mentally and physically. From aging bodies and weaker immune systems to mental fogginess, these are all commonly talked about symptoms. But a lesser-known occurrence, and...
How Long Does Terminal Agitation Last Before Death?
We all want our loved ones’ final days to be a peaceful and comforting experience. However, if your loved one is dealing with terminal agitation, these final days can be the exact opposite leading to stress and grief for everyone involved. It can be upsetting to watch...
End of Life Skin Changes: What to Expect and How to Provide Comfort
Medical professionals are able to determine that a patient has reached their final phase of life based upon the changes in their skin’s tone, elasticity, and their symptoms of localized pain. Unfortunately, these changes are a natural and often unavoidable part of the...
Hospice Care and Nursing Home Care: Navigating Your Options
The complications that accompany aging cause many people to benefit from assistance as they grow older and most will require support when they arrive at their final stage of life. Having a qualified care team and comfortable living situation allows them to maintain a...
Is It Depression or Grief? Understanding Your Emotions
Grief is a universal human experience that is largely misunderstood and often confused with depressive disorders. Because grieving and depressed persons share many symptoms and experiences, it is challenging for non-professionals to determine whether someone is...
End of Life Planning Guide: How to Prepare
The discussion of end of life plans is accompanied by a complex series of emotions, but the more prepared you are the easier navigating you or your loved one’s final phase of life will be when the time comes. It is important to remember that the final phase of life is...
Can Hospice Patients Have a Catheter? What You Need to Know
At Hospice of South Louisiana, we encounter dedicated family members who pour their hearts into aiding their loved ones. However, there are certain aspects of familial caregiving that come with greater challenges. When a loved one is in hospice, seemingly awkward and...
Understanding Louisiana Hospice Regulations
Transitioning your family member into hospice care is an emotionally demanding process. Caregivers require assurance that their loved one is being placed with qualified and caring custodians. The State of Louisiana has outlined hospice regulations and requirements to...
End-of-Life Dementia Symptoms: What They Are and What to Expect
End-of-life care is a challenging undertaking for a patient’s loved ones, and dementia amplifies the emotional strains and adds difficulties in providing care. Dementia is an umbrella term used to indicate a suite of symptoms linked to loss of memory and cognitive...