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Elder abuse is an umbrella term, signifying a caregiver or trusted individual intentionally causing an older person harm through their direct actions or negligence. The number of older Americans who suffer from elder abuse is staggering, with one out of every ten...

Whether it’s taken years, months, or weeks to make end-of-life preparations, the decision to move a loved one to hospice is never an easy one. It can cause major stress and grief for an entire family. Though emotional support for patients is part of the hospice care...

At Hospice of South Louisiana, we greatly appreciate the work our volunteers do. Volunteering with those in hospice care is not only a selfless act of kindness, but it also has many benefits for our patients and those who answer the call to volunteer. Because the...

When many people think of morphine, fears of addiction and serious side effects may come to mind, causing them to shrink away from this form of medication. There are even doctors who hesitate to use morphine mainly due to the myths about morphine and other opiates....

In Louisiana, the weather can change at a moment’s notice. The summertime brings the chance of severe thunderstorms and the ever-present threat of hurricanes. When your loved one is in hospice care, the last thing you want to worry about is how to handle a natural...

The transition into hospice care may feel like an intimidating decision. However, when you’re fully informed and have all your resources, the move to hospice can be an easy and smooth process. Most people prefer to stay at home as their health is failing. This makes...

When a loved one has been given a short time left to live, a family member or close friend is usually the first to volunteer to be their caregiver. But what does a caregiver do? And how will you know whether you’re up for the task? We’ll explore some of the main...

Even with the help of nurses and hospice professionals, many end-of-life caregivers still first come from within a person’s own family or close circle of friends. When a loved one has been given a limited amount of time to live, those around them will want to rush to...

Hospice care provides pain and symptom management for individuals that have been a life expectancy of 6 months or less. The care also provides a team of experts that give patients and their families physical and emotional support. Each patient receives individualized...