Harbor Light Hospice Blog

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also called ALS or Lou Gehrig’s Disease, is a progressive nervous system disease that attacks and weakens the muscles and leads to complications with physical function. Some cases are likely genetic, although the cause for most is hard to … [Read more...]

A study that was recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine showed that more people are choosing to spend their last days of life at home, as home deaths outpaced hospital deaths for the first time in more than 50 years. This trend is being largely … [Read more...]

When a person is seriously ill, there are lots of options available when it comes to managing care. Many people opt to stay in their own homes as they navigate a terminal illness because they are more comfortable in familiar surroundings where family and friends can … [Read more...]

Hospices provide terminally ill patients with medical care, pain management and spiritual and emotional support. It is generally reserved for patients who have received a diagnosis of having six months or less to live, and it can help make their remaining time as … [Read more...]

Hospice is a program that provides care and support for patients with a terminal illness. It allows them to enjoy the best quality of life possible and focuses on comfort rather than curing an illness. It differs from medical care because it uses a “whole person” … [Read more...]

As patients progress through a terminal illness, many will turn to hospice care. This is a philosophy of care that treats the individual rather than the disease, with a strong focus on quality of life. In addition to making people more comfortable, it also addresses the … [Read more...]

Hospice care is a type of medical care aimed at improving quality of life for people with a life-limiting illness who have reached the final stages of their lives. In addition to providing physical comfort and symptom relief, it addresses their mental, emotional and … [Read more...]

Currently, there are more than 2.5 million cases of COVID-19 and more than 100,000 COVID-19-associated deaths. Consequently, it is more important than ever to stay protected and limit potential exposure to the virus. By now, most have heard the term “personal protective … [Read more...]

One main concern of hospice care is maintaining patient health and safety. This is especially true as we battle the recent COVID-19 pandemic. Recently, hospice care providers have had to alter the way they care for patients. There are several ways in which hospice care … [Read more...]