Understanding Hospice and Palliative Care
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.
A Guide to Hospice Care
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.
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.
Understanding Pediatric Hospice
Understanding Pediatric Hospice Can Be Confusing. We want to make it a bit easier by explaining what it is so you can understand what this kind of care includes and how it may benefit you and your ill child.
Top 5 Myths About Hospice Care
Hospice care is for patients with a condition that gives them less than six months to live. Read the top 5 myths people have about the treatment option.
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?
Is Hospice Care Right for Your Loved One with Dementia?
Hospice care is an excellent way to ensure someone with advanced dementia receives the comforting, specialized care they need. This article will help you understand your hospice care options. We aim to offer you the support you need while navigating this next stage in the care of your loved one.
Does Medicare Cover Hospice Care?
Does Medicare cover hospice care? It seems like a straightforward question. Unfortunately, many family members discover that it’s challenging to find a simple answer when they start researching the Medicare benefits their loved ones are entitled to. We hope we can help.