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Is Hospice Care 24 Hours a Day?
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...
Finding Hospice Care in Louisiana
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,...
What’s the Difference Between Hospice and Palliative Care?
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 difference...
Caring For Loved Ones: When To Call Hospice
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...
What to Say to Someone in Hospice
Communicating with a loved one that is terminally ill can be quite a challenge. It’s natural to feel helpless and emotional while looking into the face of someone we care about knowing that we can’t fix what they’re going through. Don't let your own fear and emotions...
Planning for Hospice Care in Louisiana: Who You Need to Talk To & More
Few things in life cause as much worry and confusion as hospice care and end-of-life planning. Clarifying the planning process can do wonders toward giving you the peace and assurance you need to know that your loved ones are comfortable and being taken care of until...
How Hospices Can Offer Individualized Care for Everyone
A common concern of hospice care is that your loved one is placed in a facility where little attention is paid to them, or that their unique requirements are not being met. At Hospice of South Louisiana, nothing could be farther from the truth. First of all, hospice...
How to Sign Up a Loved One for Hospice Care
When you have a loved one suffering from the daily pains and stress of a terminal illness, you eventually come to the realization that hospice care is the next step in providing them with end-of-life comfort and care. While people may realize that hospice care is...
Top 5 Myths About Hospice
As the premier treatment for people in the end stages of their life, hospice care too often gets a bad reputation because it deals with those moving closer to death. Despite sufferers’ often bleak prognoses, hospices provide their patients with a number of valuable...
Welcome to Hospice of South Louisiana’s Blog
We’re glad you’re visiting. We created this site for all of you who are caring for someone facing a serious illness. We want you to know that you don’t have to walk this road alone. We’re here to help you find information, resources, advice, and support. We’ve posted...