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?
Helpful Tips for Describing Pain
Pain is very subjective, and it is essential to recognize that no two people experience pain in the same way. This article will provide helpful tips on getting a loved one to describe their level of pain.