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Home Care and the End of Life Process
Those who are facing chronic illness or life threatening disease often need care within their home. This allows them to recover in peace, without the invasive nature of a clinical setting. Home health situations provide you with a skilled team…
Hospice Providers Can Help You Identify 5 Important Things After a Loved One Has Had a Stroke
Stroke kills more than 130,000 Americans each year, accounting for 1 out of every 20 deaths, according to the CDC. In fact, someone in this country suffers from a stroke every 40 seconds, while someone dies in this country of a stroke every…
Hospice Sheds Light on the Vital Role of Nurses in Hospice Care
There’s no doubt that nurses are the lifeblood of our healthcare system. They provide that extra touch, that extra level of personal care and compassion that no one else can give. They are on the front line of care in…
Hospice: Exploring Key Concepts of the Interdisciplinary Team
Hospice isn’t just one person, place, or setting. Hospice is comprised of many pieces of the same puzzle, with several members of the team working together to ensure the patient’s and the family’s needs are met during this stressful time.…
Private Duty Careers
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Private Duty Careers
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5 Ways Hospice Care Complements Geriatric Care Management in Working With the Elderly
Geriatric care management provides assistance for you and your loved one in finding resources, managing stress, and making important decisions related to their care, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. A geriatric care manager, then, is a professional such as a…
How Hospice Incorporates Mental Health Services When Working With Seniors
When most people think of a senior in need of hospice, they think of a physical ailment of some sort, such as a traumatic brain injury, cancer, or complications arising from a fall. Certainly, home hospice does provide medical and…
Hospice Social Workers: How They Help Patients and Their Families
Hospice can represent a very difficult time in the lives of patients as well as their close family members. You may be confused, scared, overwhelmed, or all of the above. You’re understandably vulnerable right now and need someone who can…
5 Ways That Hospice Care Can Help With End of Life Nutrition
Hospice may become necessary for end-of-life care for the terminally ill and elderly. According to the Hospice Foundation of America, hospice is medical care that maintains or improves the quality of life for someone who is suffering from illness, disease…
