For those who are dealing with an advanced, terminal illness,
Lights twinkling on every porch around the block, music playing inside the stores and homes, people cheering, posting photos of…
When a doctor first says “hospice,” many families feel a jolt of fear: Does this mean the end? What if…
Lights twinkling on every porch around the block, music playing inside the stores and homes, people cheering, posting photos of busy kitchens: With all of this surrounding you, your house may feel quiet and gloomy after a loss. The holiday season you once looked up to eagerly is no longer exciting – it’s grieving, more […]
When a doctor first says “hospice,” many families feel a jolt of fear: Does this mean the end? What if Mom rallies and starts eating again? Does hospice kick her out? The worry is understandable. Hospice care is focused more on comfort in the last months of life. People can (and they do) stabilize or […]
“I wish Mom had been offered hospice sooner. Those last frantic days in the hospital were harder than they needed to be.” This is the feeling that most families pile their memories on when they personally experience a deep sense of peace when hospice care begins for a patient to settle, share memories with loved […]
When Elaine, 52, asked her teen daughter how to drive to their usual grocery store, the room went silent. That small question showed something was wrong. Weeks later, doctors diagnosed her with young-onset Alzheimer’s. Her family felt fear and confusion. They vowed to protect her dignity. The case of Elaine is a good example of […]
Facing the end of life can bring deep emotional pain. You may feel alone, scared, or overwhelmed. For many, these feelings don’t fade with time. They grow heavier, especially when paired with physical health issues. If you or your loved one feels this way, you are not the only one. What you feel is real […]
The afflicted condition of kidney failure proves devastating for the entire family unit in addition to its impact on the patient’s life. Patients reach a point where dialysis or transplantation becomes unavailable or unacceptable, so medical care transforms into comfort-oriented treatment. The provision of hospice care becomes crucial at this stage. The timeline to death […]
Selecting appropriate medical options between illness and injury recovery becomes essential for personal and relative care. Household care services and hospice care pose a delicate choice for families who need home-based essential patient care services. The two types of care differ extensively through their operational approaches and end objectives. What is home health care? Through […]
Heart disease is a serious challenge to patients, as well as to their families, in that it can lead to a cascade of complications that are physical, emotional, and social. As heart disease progresses, controlling symptoms effectively and providing general comfort is increasingly important. It is where hospice care is of particular utility, providing skilled, […]
Many people misunderstand hospice care when terminal illness challenges them. Far from being a sign of giving up, what hospice does not tell you is that opting for hospice care means an assurance of life, living it with dignity and comfort. This compassionate approach focuses on enhancing the quality of life that remains, not on […]
Love and connection can make a holiday season poignant in even the rarest difficult times and circumstances. The holiday season will undeniably be different for families navigating hospice, but there are many possibilities to make moments meaningful. Holidays can usher in comfort, peace, and treasured memories through small acts, adapted traditions, and heartfelt touches. Finding […]
