Category Hospice Topics

June is National Aphasia Awareness Month, so what better time to discuss hospice as it relates to this condition? Aphasia, a communication disorder, impairs a person’s ability to process language, speak, and understand others, yet it does not affect intelligence,…

Alzheimer’s patients require more care and skilled attention than the average hospice patient. Hospice providers with expertise and experience in dealing with dementia can help patients and families understand what to expect in the final stages of Alzheimer’s, offering support…

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 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.…

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…

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 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…

It’s hard enough facing the fact that your aging or terminally ill loved one will be entering hospice shortly, but add the stress of determining who will pay for it all, and it’s understandable why you would feel so overwhelmed.…