As one draws nearer to their final years and months, it is natural to prioritize quality of life, spending their last months in peace and comfort, being with family and enjoying personal hobbies. Has your loved one reached this point? If so, you might want to consider hospice care. Hospice care places a focus on [...]
What if you could better take care of yourself while still taking care of a loved one? Many who provide long-term care for a loved one have trouble practicing self-care. After all, it's difficult to take time for yourself without worrying about what will happen to the other person. Respite care may be the solution [...]
In 2015, nearly 1.5 million people received hospice care in America, and those numbers are predicted to keep rising over the years. Nearly 100% of hospice patients received home hospice. So why is home hospice such an appealing option? It helps that the expenses of home hospice care are covered by Medicare under certain conditions. [...]
Home sweet home. It's familiar, comfortable, and full of so many happy memories. That comfortable familiarity is often the reason so many people choose hospice care. According to this research, 80% of Americans would prefer to die at home instead of a hospital. A cold, sterile, and unfamiliar environment can leave your loved one unhappy [...]
In 2015, there were 1.4 million patients in hospice care. Are you looking for high-quality hospice home care for your loved one? In this article, you'll learn about the qualities to look for when choosing the right service. Read on to discover these qualities and feel relieved knowing your loved one is in good hands. [...]
There are currently more than 1.4 million hospice patients in the United States and millions more who require palliative care. Are you or someone you love struggling with long-term pain or having difficulty recovering from a serious illness? Do you need help staying comfortable and managing your health from home? If you answered "yes" to [...]
Hospice, also known as end-of-life care, is a service provided to patients suffering from a terminal illness and a reduced quality of life as a result of the symptoms of the illness. Hospice is used to provide relief from pain, shortness of breath, etc. so that the patient can focus on other things in his [...]
Did you know that one in every four American adults has a disability that affects their quality of life? This translates to more than 61 million individuals. To make matters worse, there’s a massive shortage of caregivers in the country. Looking after a person with special needs is an all-day job. This makes it difficult for the already overworked [...]
