How To Help A Loved One During End of Life
A terminal diagnosis can be life-altering for the patient and their loved ones. Hospice can help in three ways.
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Hospice for ALS Patients
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
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 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 …
History of Hospice Care
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 …
Your Guide to Choosing a Hospice Care Provider
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 …
What Is Hospice Care?
Individuals struggling with the effects of chronic diseases such as cancer, as well as those nearing the end of their lives, often need specialized treatment and help. Hospice care is designed to provide those patients with compassionate treatments, help, and freedom from pain and discomfort that they need. However, many patients and family members have …
Hospice Care Duration: How Long Does It Last and Can I Come Off Hospice?
Many people are unfamiliar with hospice care and how it works, beyond a basic passing familiarity with the name. Patients often have questions about it, including how long hospice care lasts, and even if they can come off it if their condition improves. The good news is that hospice care is not that difficult to …
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The Discussion: Speaking with Your Doctor about Hospice Care
Deciding to begin hospice care can be hard. It is never easy to face the end of a life. However, Shining light hospice care can help you, your family, and even your doctor. Working with your doctor is a critical step to ensuring that you’re getting the best possible care and treatment during this time. …
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Palliative Care versus Hospice Care: What Patients and Family Members Should Know
Many people are puzzled about the difference between palliative care and hospice care. That’s understandable since they do share some commonalities. However, they’re ultimately very different types of care with dissimilar end goals. Patients and family members must be able to make informed decisions when it comes to the type of care provided, though, so …
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