Harbor Light Hospice Blog

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...]

If you have a loved one that is currently in a coma or is at an increased risk of falling into one, you may wonder what a coma feels like. Understanding what a patient may experience while they are in a coma can help you determine ways to possibly care for them as best … [Read more...]

There is no doubt that the COVID-19 outbreak has affected hospice care patients and workers. Although the changes made have been necessary to keep patients safe, it has become more of a challenge to ensure patients get the medical, physical, emotional, and spiritual … [Read more...]

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease that affects the central nervous system. The disease causes a distraction of the signals to and from the brain, leading to symptoms of the nervous system. The cause of multiple sclerosis is still unknown, but there are certain … [Read more...]

COVID-19 has made it more challenging for hospice care providers to assist their patients in a regular manner. Due to the risks the novel coronavirus poses, limiting potential exposure to the virus is essential, especially considering that most of those who are in need … [Read more...]

All too many are hesitant to begin hospice care as they fear they must go to a facility. However, at-home hospice care is available for many patients. This gives patients the opportunity to receive the treatment and support they need without having to leave their … [Read more...]

The primary purpose of hospice care is to improve the quality of life for those with terminal illnesses and their families. This is achieved by managing physical symptoms, but hospice care is about much more than simply managing physical symptoms. Hospice care also … [Read more...]

Although all industries have been affected by COVID-19, the hospice care industry has been especially impacted. Most notably, the relationships between the hospice care workers and their patients have changed, with a lot of services moving to a virtual platform. While … [Read more...]

Hospice care is for patients who are diagnosed with a terminal illness and the prognosis suggests they have six months or less to live. Hospice care providers that are Medicare-certified must offer four levels of hospice care, which are defined by The Centers for … [Read more...]