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...
by admin | Dec 6, 2018 | Hospice Education |
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...
by admin | Nov 30, 2018 | Blog, Hospice Education |
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...
by admin | Nov 18, 2018 | Hospice Education |
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...
