When a loved one nears the end of their lives, they and their families begin a difficult journey. They will undergo many changes physically and emotionally during this phase of life. To provide the best care possible for them, it can be helpful to understand the stages … [Read more...]

If you have a loved one who is living with a chronic or debilitating illness, you have probably have heard of ‘palliative care’ and ‘hospice care’, and may have simply assumed they were the same thing. That said, you might be surprised to discover, however, that these … [Read more...]

It is normal to have a seemingly endless array of questions when a family member enters hospice care, or to worry whether strangers will be able to truly care for your loved one or not. The hospice team is there to help you, though, and you are always in control of your … [Read more...]

Dementia, a general term for any kind of progressive brain disease that causes a ’chronic or persistent decline in mental processes’ is especially difficult to for patients and caregivers to live and cope with. With late-stage symptoms including significant memory loss, … [Read more...]

Cancer is a fairly progressive group of diseases involving the abnormal growth of cells that can potentially spread to and invade other parts of the body. For terminal cancer patients entering the final stages of cancer, this can mean that larger cancers (tumors) have … [Read more...]

When a loved one transitions into hospice care, they do not simply leave the hospital, move home, and hope for the best. Instead, the transition into hospice care begins with a comprehensive hospice evaluation. This evaluation helps your loved one and your family better … [Read more...]

Dementia is a fairly progressive brain disease, causing those who suffer from it to generally follow a fairly usual pattern of decline. People with dementia typically start by having difficulty remembering new information like recent conversations or names. Next, they … [Read more...]