It is easy to become overwhelmed as a caregiver for someone who is elderly or has a severe illness. Unfortunately, all too many caregivers are reluctant to seek the help they need as they feel it is their responsibility. The good news, however, is that there are several … [Read more...]
How Hospice Care Affects a Patient’s Mental Health
Mental health concerns such as depression and anxiety are common among hospice care patients as well as their family members. The severity of mental health concerns in hospice care patients and its impact on their overall quality of life and well-being should not be … [Read more...]
The Myths Of Morphine In Hospice Care
There is often a fear that morphine can cause adverse health effects. By learning more about morphine, including debunking myths and determining the truth about the treatment, you can make the best decision possible for yourself or your loved one if you are considering … [Read more...]
Hospice Care For Patients With Advanced Lung Disease/COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a lung disease that blocks airflow and makes it difficult to breathe. The two most common types of COPD are bronchitis and emphysema. Unfortunately, the effects of COPD are irreversible. If the severity of lung disease … [Read more...]
Hospice Care For ALS: Admission Eligibility & Criteria
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, which is known as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s Disease, is a disease of the nervous system which leads to the breakdown of nerve cells over time. Among other notable effects, this causes muscle weakness and immobility. This review discusses when … [Read more...]
Should I Attend A Grief Support Group?
A grief support group offers a way for those who are dealing with grief related to the illness or death of a loved one to communicate how they are feeling and ways to cope in a healthy and beneficial manner. A grief support group can benefit everyone dealing with grief, … [Read more...]
When Is An Alzheimer’s Patient Ready For Hospice?
Alzheimer’s patients require additional care as their illness progresses from the early to mid stages of the disease to the late stages. Hospice care is a way to help ensure your loved one gets the care they need with activities of daily living, pain management, and … [Read more...]
How Do Changing Seasons Affect Dementia Patients?
Dementia patients are often susceptible to mood, behavioral, and physical health changes that are associated with changing seasons (i.e. from fall to late fall and winter). It is important for care providers of a loved one with dementia to understand how changing … [Read more...]
How Hospice Supports Overwhelmed Families
Caring for someone who is ill is not easy to do alone. It is important to seek professional care and support for your loved one if they have been diagnosed with a terminal illness. This can free you and your family from the burden of caring for your loved one so that … [Read more...]
How To Help Aging Parents by Planning Ahead
As parents grow older, the level of care they require increases. It is important to have a plan in place for when their health and/or physical abilities begin to decline. While this can be a difficult conversation for some families, being properly prepared can help make … [Read more...]
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