Making the decision to utilize hospice services for yourself or a loved one is never easy. It can be emotionally and physically draining as you try to navigate through all of the options available. Knowing where to even begin your search for the right hospice can be daunting, especially because the need usually comes at […]
Everyone has a certain tradition, food, song or memory attached to their favorite holiday. Whether it is the kids in costumes running through pumpkin patches, overeating at the fall spread of delicious foods, or carols around a beautifully lit tree, the holidays evoke many wonderful feelings. It may seem daunting to face these times with
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The decision to choose Hospice can come with a host of questions and concerns. One such question is “Can a Hospice Patient go to the Emergency Room or Hospital?”. This is a rather complicated question with many variables. The short answer is yes; however, there are several guidelines surrounding this issue that determine whether a
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The foremost similarity between home based care services is that both types of care are provided to the patient in their own home. The thing that sets them apart from each other is the type of patient that each service is tailored to. The priorities and outcomes of the two types of care can also
A terminal diagnosis can be life-altering for the patient and their loved ones. Hospice can help in three ways.
Hospice for ALS Patients Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, ALS, is also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Though not as common as some other diseases, it still accounts for approximately 6,000 new diagnoses per year in the US. As there is no cure for it, once symptoms have progressed into late stages, hospice care for ALS is
Hospice for Dementia As we age, our bodies and minds may weaken and slow down. Occasionally, we may misplace our car keys or stumble around for a name or a simple word, only to remember it later. Those are examples of typical age-related cognitive slowdowns, but they don’t usually interfere too much with daily life.
Hospice for Cancer Hospice is designed to provide comfort care for patients with life-limiting illnesses. With cancer being one of the most prevalent illnesses in the United States, cancer patients account for a larger percentage of hospice patients than any other diagnosis. What is Hospice? Hospice care offers all patients the opportunity to spend their
Hospice care in the United States is generally known today as a form of compassionate care for patients with life-limiting illnesses. Typically, those illnesses are expected to run their course in six months or less. The primary focus of hospice, then, is not on treating the underlying disease, but rather on pain management and quality
It’s a decision no one wants to make. However, it is one of the most critical in your life (or the life of a loved one). We’re talking about choosing a hospice care provider. The decision is fraught with emotion, worry, stress, and even fear. It’s an acknowledgment that life will soon be ending, that
