3 Criteria to Receive Hospice Care for Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a progressive, neurological disease caused by a loss of neurons that produce dopamine in the brain. In the early stages of PD, people experience tremors, loss […]
How Can I Get Hospice Grief Counseling?
Hospice care doesn’t end when a loved one dies. Just as our team was there to support family members with anticipatory grief while a loved one was receiving our care; […]
Does Hospice Provide Care for Terminal Lung Cancer?
For those living with a terminal diagnosis, such as terminal lung cancer, hospice care provides pain and symptom management, emotional and spiritual support, and education and support for loved ones. […]
Can You Receive Hospice Care in a Nursing Home?
While many people think that hospice is a place, hospice care is actually a specialized type of care for those with a terminal or life-limiting illness that patients receive wherever […]
The 4 Advance Care Documents You Need to Have in Place
What would happen if you were severely injured in a car accident or suddenly had a major medical emergency and you were not able to communicate with those who were […]
Comfort Care or Hospice Care? Is There a Difference?
If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with a life-limiting or terminal illness, you may have heard the words “comfort care” and “hospice care” used a lot. But […]
Behind the Scenes of Cape Fear Festival of Trees
Lower Cape Fear LifeCare’s Cape Fear Festival of Trees is one of Southeastern North Carolina’s longest-running and favorite holiday events. The festival, which started more than 30 years ago, is […]
When Does Hospice Care Stop Feeding a Patient?
Fewer things are harder than watching a loved one with a life-limiting illness slip away. It becomes even more challenging when families notice that their loved one has stopped eating […]
Hospice Is for Anyone
Hospice care supports people with any type of life-limiting illness, not just cancer. Dr. Kenneth Garm, hospice physician, explains how hospice care helps improve quality of life for patients with […]
Hospice is Financially Accessible
The Medicare Hospice Benefit covers all care, equipment and supplies related to a patient’s hospice diagnosis. Yolanda Rhodes, patient financial services manager, explains hospice benefits that are covered by Medicare, […]
