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Louisiana Hospice Nurses Share What They Love About Caregiving
Louisiana hospice nurses have one of the most difficult yet rewarding jobs out of anyone in the healthcare industry. Helping patients and providing them with end-of-life care can seem like a daunting task for anyone that has lost a loved one. But, the nurses at...
Understanding the Effects of Anticipatory Grief
Many of us think of grief as something that happens after death, but it often begins long before you lose a loved one. In fact, this phenomenon, otherwise known as anticipatory grief, can start as soon as you become aware that death is likely for someone you care for....
Tips for Family Members of Louisiana Hospice Patients
When an illness reaches a beloved family member and they’re not given much time to live, it can be scary trying to figure out how to navigate such a difficult situation. Putting a family member in hospice care, although feeling that it’s the right thing to do, can...
Best Hospice in Louisiana
Making the decision to start hospice care and trying to choose the right hospice for you or a loved one is not an easy task. For many, there is an overwhelming feeling of sadness that can take hold of everyone in this situation when the decision for hospice is made....
What is the Role of a Hospice Caregiver?
At Hospice of South Louisiana, you’ll find a team of highly-trained medical, psychosocial, and spiritual professionals working together to make sure your loved one receives the highest level of comfort and care. Our team is also here to provide care and support to...
What Services Does Hospice Provide?
Hospice Care provides comfort, support, and symptom management to patients with illnesses that affect their day-to-day life. In many cases, patients need hospice services when they are given 6 months or less to live. Emotional support and care are also offered to...
The Cost of Hospice in Louisiana: Who Pays & How Does It Work?
When a loved one receives a terminal diagnosis, it can be one of the most difficult experiences a family has to go through. As the health of a loved one declines, they will often need extra support and care that even their family is unable to provide. This is where...
Who Created the First Modern Hospice Care?
There is no doubt that hospice care provides an invaluable service, one that helped 1.43 million Medicare recipients in 2016 alone. But when did hospice care first begin? The word “hospice” has been used throughout the world since the mid-1800s. At that time, it...
How Long Can You Stay in Hospice?
Hospice care can be a complicated topic, because there are many things to consider. For example, how long do patients remain in this care? Even when someone is diagnosed with a terminal illness, there is no way to know how much time they have left. That uncertainty...
What Does Hospice Provide at Home?
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...