Hospice
January 13, 2022
Palliative care and hospice are two types of health care that are often used interchangeably—but they differ in several key ways, including what they are, when they’re most appropriate, eligibility requirements and coverage options.
March 16, 2021
How Long Does Hospice Last? Hospice exists to improve quality of life for people struggling with serious illness. It offers such immense relief and support. Many […]
March 9, 2021
What Happens When Hospice Is Called? Hospice is called when patients feel aggressive treatment is no longer a viable or attractive option. It offers them a way to stay connected to their […]
February 24, 2021
How do you know it's time for hospice? Knowing the signs will help you talk to your loved ones about how they want their life to proceed.
February 17, 2021
Supporting families who have lost someone during COVID can be challenging. Our chaplain offers practical advice to help families through the grief process.
February 16, 2021
Recognize Non-Verbal Pain Cues Hospice care exists in order to improve a person’s quality of life. Key to this is managing pain. Pain affects more than physical comfort. […]
February 5, 2021
Adapting Hospice Care to COVID-19 Adapting hospice care to COVID-19 has been a challenge. In order to treat symptoms, hospice workers are required to visit patients where they […]
November 28, 2020
Compassion fatigue hurts nurses and healthcare providers, but is easy to prevent. Find out how to keep your caregivers at 100 percent.