Hospice Care

10 Things Never to Say When Addressing End-of-Life Planning with a Senior

Talking about end-of-life planning with a senior loved one is often uncomfortable and seldom easy. I’ll be the first to admit that I didn’t always say the right things or choose my words carefully.

Does Medicare or Medicaid Cover Hospice?

With over 65,748,297 older adults on Medicare, it’s not a stretch to imagine some of those recipients may eventually need hospice care. But does it cover hospice?

How to Choose a Hospice Care Program

Here’s what you should know about hospice care, along with some tips to help you choose one.

How To Volunteer With Hospice

Volunteers are an essential part of hospice care teams that can provide support to patients and families in various ways. Here’s everything you need to know about volunteering with hospice.

What Are The Four Types Of Hospice Care?

There are generally four different types of hospice. Let’s talk about how each aims to support patients and their families!

What is Palliative Care?

Palliative care is for improving your quality of life. It’s purpose is to treat the whole person – not just the illness.

What You Didn’t Know About Medicare and Hospice

Hospice is often misunderstood by caregivers, and many delay discussing it with their loved one’s doctor. But, after my own experience with my 92-year-old mother, I feel it’s important for everyone to understand its value.

5 Common Services Hospice Provides

Care provided is focused on symptom management. Here’s some of the most common services you can expect from hospice.

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3 Life Lessons My Mom Taught Me at Her Life’s End

As she lay dying in a hospital bed, my mom still taught us. Here are three things that I learned from her at the end of her life.

10 Must-Know Facts About Hospice Care

If you or a loved one are facing hospice care, you might have questions. Here are 10 things you need to know.

Finding Comfort and Support: Your Guide to Hospice Care

Navigating end-of-life care can be a deeply emotional and often complex journey for families, caregivers, and those facing a terminal illness. Thankfully, hospice care can provide support.