Learn More About Palliative Care
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.
Palliative Care and Hospice. What’s the difference?
Hospice and palliative care are two ways of helping patients with serious conditions. Both offer comfort and compassionate care and focus on improving quality of life by addressing distressing symptoms, which may include pain management. So what is the difference between the two?
A Guide to Palliative Care
Palliative care is specialized medical care designed to help patients manage the symptoms and challenges associated with a serious illness.
The Difference Between Hospice and Palliative Care
We want the best for our loved ones. This is why knowing the difference between palliative and hospice care and understanding which meets your loved one’s preferences is useful. While there are many misconceptions, neither palliative nor hospice care necessarily prolongs life, nor do they hasten death. So, what is the difference between the two?
Consejos útiles para describir el dolor
El dolor es muy subjetivo y es fundamental reconocer que no hay dos personas que experimenten el dolor de la misma manera. Este artículo brindará consejos útiles para lograr que un ser querido describa su nivel de dolor.