Category Hospice Topics
Managing Bone and Joint Health During Hospice
Pain in the bones and joints is common in the final stages of life, especially if the patient suffers from bone cancer or osteoporosis. Just lying in bed for prolonged periods of time can cause pressure on the bones and…
How Hospice Became Hospice Care
Saturday, October 10 marks World Hospice and Palliative Care Day, with this year’s theme being Palliative Care: it’s “My Care, My Comfort.” This day of action was created to celebrate and support hospice and palliative care globally. We thought it…
Will My Loved One Be Depressed at the End of Life?
It’s very likely, yes. October is National Depression Education & Awareness Month, an annual designation observed to raise awareness of the signs of depression and how people can get the help they need. The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance say…
How to Recognize Pain Symptoms in an Elderly Loved One
In honor of Pain Awareness Month this September, we are taking the time to explore how to recognize pain symptoms in an elderly loved one. The U.S. Pain Foundation supports its 2020 Pain Awareness Month campaign, with this year’s theme…
Understanding Pulmonary Fibrosis
Pulmonary fibrosis, a lung disease whereby lung tissue becomes damaged and scarred, forms a thickened stiff tissue that makes it tough for the lungs to work properly. As the condition worsens, the person becomes progressively more short of breath, according…
Thyroid Cancer: Could You Be at Risk?
September is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month, a chance to acknowledge the dangers and risks of this aggressive form of cancer and raise awareness so it can be treated early. When detected early, thyroid cancer can be treatable, but some forms…
How to Handle End of Life Care With Alzheimer’s Disease
September marks World Alzheimer’s Month, a time to raise awareness and challenge the stigma surrounding all forms of dementia. Two out of three people around the world believe there is little to no understanding of dementia within their own countries.…
Scheduling Immunizations and Vaccines During a Pandemic
In light of National Immunization Awareness Month, we thought it was important to shed some light on the topic of vaccination guidance during a pandemic. This is especially of concern for those who have loved ones undergoing hospice services in…
Added Care May be Needed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy in Seniors
Spinal muscular atrophy, or SMA for short, is a genetic disease that affects the central nervous system, peripheral nervous system, and voluntary muscle movement, AKA skeletal muscle, according to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. For many people, spinal muscular atrophy begins…
Re-Examining the Facts About Hepatitis
Viral hepatitis affects millions of people worldwide and is a group of infectious diseases known as hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E. Hepatitis causes both short- and long-term liver disease. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 257 million…
