Having a loved one on hospice services is already a difficult experience. It can be even more challenging if your loved one has stopped eating or drinking. You may […]
Many individuals may believe hospice patients are unable to travel. However, it is possible through careful planning and coordination with hospice providers. Hospice care teams can work to ensure […]
Visiting a loved one on hospice care can be difficult. It may involve mixed emotions like sadness, fear, love and reflection. Preparing for these feelings can help you and […]
Hospice bereavement care is a specialized support system offered to individuals and families who are dealing with the loss of a loved one. Beyond just offering a listening ear, […]
“I wish my loved one had discovered hospice care sooner.”We often hear variations of this statement from families of the patients we serve. Although anyone with a life expectancy […]
In healthcare, there are few roles as emotionally demanding and vital as that a family caregiver for a hospice patient. These informal caregivers, often family members, provide an essential […]
Advance Care Planning means making important decisions about the medical care you want to receive if you are unable to speak for yourself, and doctors and family members are […]
Hospice care improves comfort and quality of life for patients with a terminal diagnosis. This is a benefit covered by Medicare/Medicaid and most private insurance provided wherever patients call […]
Losing someone suddenly or not being present at time of their death may result in feelings of helplessness or guilt. Traumatic grief can occur within hours, days, weeks or […]
Some forms of grief and loss do not provide a clear resolution and can appear as unresolved grief. This may cause grief over a loved one’s death to impact […]
Grief is often seen as something that we feel after a loss has taken place. However, there are many different types of grief that can occur at any time. […]
