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11 End Of Life Signs: What to expect?
It’s never easy to think about your or your loved one’s death, but the reality is that everyone reaches this stage at some point in their life. While we all go through a different journey, Read More
End of Life Care: Providing Care and Comfort
The end of life is a natural event that no one can prevent nor postpone when it is time. Eventually, your loved ones will get old and reach their final hours. However, this does not Read More
3 Questions to Ask Yourself: Is it Time for Hospice?
One of the most challenging seasons in life is caring for aging and ill family members. It is difficult to watch your loved ones suffer from symptoms of terminal illnesses, such as cancer, dementia, and Read More
5 Common Hospice Diagnosis
It is an unfortunate misconception that hospice care is only for those expected to die in a few weeks or a “place” for the dying and hopeless people with terminal illnesses. Hospice care is in Read More
Starting a Conversation: How to Talk to Someone About Hospice Care?
Major life decisions have always been a challenging topic for anyone, especially if it’s a conversation about end of life care of a loved one. It may not be easy, but talking about hospice and Read More
Misconceptions: 10 Hospice Myths and Facts
Hospice care has been gaining significant traction after countless studies have documented its notable benefits. In fact, the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization reported that about 1.55 million people sought and received hospice care Read More
The 5 Stages of Palliative Care
Having a chronic, ultimately terminal, illness takes away a lot of one’s freedom to choose. For example, the choice to eat any food you want, to travel, or do your favorite activities. But there’s one Read More
Celebrating Home Care and Hospice Month – November 2021
Many people get chills when they hear the word hospice care because they associate it with the final moments in life. The national hospice month is here to change that perception and help us understand Read More
What Is Hospice Care At Home: A Comprehensive Guide
According to studies, if given a chance, seven in ten Americans would prefer to pass peacefully in the comfort of their home. However, not everyone has the opportunity to choose their own end-of-life care plan Read More
7 Important Benefits of Respite Care
Caring for a loved one can be physically, mentally, and emotionally draining. If you’re caring for a family member or friend, it’s essential to maintain your health and well-being. Being at your best will hugely Read More
What Is Continuous Home Care And Is It Covered By Medicare?
As of January 2021, there were 62 million recorded Medicare beneficiaries across the country. With the rise of healthcare crises in 2020, this number had increased significantly from previous years. Medicare is a federal program Read More
What You Need to Know About 4 Levels of Hospice Care Right Now
You should always feel at home. Under four levels of hospice care, you will. Hospice care designs treatments to meet the needs of patients, providing them care at the comfort in their own homes. While Read More
3 Proven Benefits of Hospice Care For Your Loved One
Did you know that more than one million Medicare beneficiaries were enrolled in hospice in 2017? While you may be on the fence about joining this percentage, we understand this may be a tough decision Read More
5 Astonishing Major Benefits of Hospice Care
Are you finding yourself searching for "hospice near me?" If you do, this article is especially for you! Here, we will discuss everything about the major benefits of hospice care and some details about the Read More
6 Surprising FAQ About Palliative Care You Should Know
If you are considering palliative care options for a loved one, or even for yourself, you may find the wealth of information out there overwhelming. We get it! That's why this month, we've compiled a Read More
ER or Palliative Care? Discover Your Options In This Guide
Palliative Care or ER? If you or a loved one are suffering from a serious, chronic illness, you’re likely no stranger to the emergency room. When someone’s body is already engaged in the fight of Read More
When to Make the Shift from Chronic to End of Life Care
Determining when your loved one should transition from chronic care to end of life care can be one of the most challenging things you will ever undertake. Though there is no specific point in a Read More
Cardinal Hospice COVID-19 Response
We at Cardinal Hospice pride ourselves on offering outstanding end-of-life care. As such, our priority is protecting our patients and our team members from exposure to COVID-19. With the firm understanding that our population is Read More
Surprising Differences Between Hospice vs. Comfort Care
Comfort Care vs Hospice Hospice care and comfort care are similar options for end-of-life care. Even though the two are set up to offer comfort to the patients, their programs differ significantly regarding payment, timing, Read More
How to Avoid Hospice Care Nightmares Easily
If you have a loved one that will soon require end-of-life care, you might be looking into all of the options that exist to provide them with the best level of care. You also might Read More
Talking About In-Home Palliative Care For Aging Parents
Every year, approximately 1.4 million people receive in-home palliative care. Of this group, about 66 percent received care where they lived rather than at a separate facility. Are your parents dealing with chronic illnesses? Do Read More
6 Simple Signs To Consider Hospice Care For Your Loved One
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 Read More
Everything You Need to Know About Respite Care
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 Read More
Why Home Hospice Care Makes Such a Difference?
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 Read More
Can My Loved One Receive Hospice Care at Home?
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 Read More