Cuidar a un ser querido con una enfermedad avanzada
Cuidar de un alguien que sufre una enfermedad crónica o avanzada puede ser muy difícil.
De repente, se verá inundado de información e instrucciones. Todos tienen opiniones diferentes, pero nadie tiene las respuestas que usted desea escuchar. Lo entendemos.
El Programa de Atención de Hospicio de MJHS se dedica a guiarlo a través de este proceso bajo sus propios términos. Los recursos de esta sección son una compilación de preguntas frecuentes que realizan los cuidadores. Esperamos poder ser una fuente de apoyo y claridad durante esta etapa tan desafiante.
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Understanding the Levels of Hospice Care
Hospice is care, not a place. It’s specialized support for people living with a serious illness and for the people who love them. Wherever you and your loved one call […]
Getting Started with Hospice or Palliative Care
Whether you choose to continue curative treatment or transition to comfort-focused care, understanding the process and involving your loved ones can help you feel supported and prepared. Learn some common steps toward getting started with the process.
What to Expect When Enrolling in a Hospice Program
Enrolling in a hospice program is a significant step in ensuring compassionate, supportive care for yourself or a loved one when approaching end-of-life. Understanding the enrollment process can help ease concerns and provide a clear roadmap of what lies ahead.
Una guía para los cuidados de hospicio
Hospice care, also referred to as comfort care, is a specialized level of support designed for you or your loved one if you have an advanced illness, a prognosis of six months or less and have chosen to stop curative treatments.
Una guía para cuidados paliativos
Palliative care is specialized medical care designed to help patients manage the symptoms and challenges associated with a serious illness.
Constipation: A Crucial Conversation in Hospice Care
Every patient receiving hospice care will encounter constipation at some point during their illness. Get some answers on what to do.
Navigating Pain Management in Hospice Care
Opioids are commonly prescribed in hospice care due to their effectiveness in alleviating pain and their versatility in administration. Learn more
How to Comfort a Loved One Receiving Hospice Care
Comforting a loved one receiving hospice care can be a profoundly emotional and uncertain experience. Here are some gentle ways to offer your loved one comfort.
5 Tips for Managing Pain
Witnessing loved ones in pain can be stressful for caregivers, but there are steps to improve comfort. Here are five tips for easing their discomfort at home.
Cómo pueden los voluntarios ayudar a los cuidadores
Brindar atención de hospicio es un trabajo en equipo. Y los voluntarios, junto con sus coordinadores, son una parte integral de este trabajo.