Considering hospice care? Unsure if your insurance will cover it? While the majority of hospice care patients are covered by Medicare and Medicaid, respectively, hospice care is provided by many private insurance companies. However, variations in qualifications and … [Read more...]

If you are a caregiver caring for a veteran who is terminally ill or nearing the end of their life, hospice care can be a smart choice. Corresponding with remedial care, hospice care focuses on facilitating a patient’s quality of life rather than extending its length. … [Read more...]

Cancer is a group of diseases that involve the abnormal and uncontrollable growth of cells in the body that grow, invade and spread throughout. With over 100 types of cancers that can start in almost anywhere in the body, cancer is both difficult to detect and … [Read more...]

For elderly patients diagnosed with a life-threatening disease, having a hospice caretaker who can assist managing their pain can be a godsend. Not only does this ensure the patient’s safety, but guarantees that the patient never has to needlessly suffer. Read more … [Read more...]

End of life care planning is the process by which patients, family members, and other stakeholders identify patient preferences for their end-of-life care in the event that the patient is no longer able to communicate their wishes. This includes discussing what types of … [Read more...]

Caring for someone with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) can be a challenging experience for even the most concerned and diligent of caregivers. This can be even more difficult not knowing how the disease may be affecting your loved one or how you can help. Thus, … [Read more...]

Dementia is a broad category of brain diseases that cause long-term and often gradual decreases in a patient’s ability to think and remember in such a way that it affects their ability to function normally. Although dementia progresses slowly and the physical ailments … [Read more...]

While not a specific disease, dementia is classified as a group of conditions that significantly impair a person’s memory and judgment. Symptoms include forgetfulness, limited social skills, impaired cognitive skills, emotional problems, difficulties with language, and … [Read more...]

A Do Not Intubate (DNI) is a legal order that tells a healthcare team that a patient does not want to be intubated in the event of a life-threatening situation. A Do Not Intubate order means that chest compressions and cardiac drugs may be used during a patient’s care, … [Read more...]

Having a loved one in hospice care is a difficult period in one’s life. Making it even more complicated are the many decisions, doctors’ appointments, and unfamiliar situations in which you might find yourself. Keeping your loved one comfortable at home can help make … [Read more...]