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Hospice care linked to higher family satisfaction

(Reuters Health) – Families of terminally ill cancer patients may be more satisfied with the end-of-life treatment their loved ones receive when it involves hospice care, a recent study suggests. Researchers examined interview data from 1,970 family members of deceased…

The Role of Hospice When Dealing With Aphasia

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,…

Hospice and the Alzheimer’s Patient: What You Need to Know

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…