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 of balance, stiffness in muscles, and slow movement. As the disease progresses, it will eventually reach the end-stage. These symptoms will become debilitating. Parkinson’s Disease: […]
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; we are there to help them find a way to heal from their loss so that they can move forward in life. Grief is a […]
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. The goal of care is improving quality of life for the entire family. Don’t Wait Too Long For Hospice Care For Terminal Lung Cancer Many […]
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 they call home – including assisted living facilities and nursing homes. How Does Hospice Care Help Nursing Home Residents? While nursing home staff are experts […]
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 to provide your care? Who would speak for you? Would they know what medical interventions you wanted or did not want? These questions are why […]
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 what exactly is comfort care? When can you receive it, and is it any different from hospice care? We’ll explore the answers to these questions […]
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 also the agency’s longest-running fundraiser. The fundraiser began not long after the nonprofit was formed as a way to support its mission. While the festival […]
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 and drinking. Because many family traditions revolve around food and drink as a way of showing love and care, they wonder if they are being […]
More than 90 percent of hospice patients are served where they live and are most comfortable – at home, making hospice care at home very popular.. However, some people and families may be hesitant to welcome strangers in to care for their loved one, let alone a whole team of them. Families may see this […]
Approximately 16 million Americans have COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), and millions more have it but have not yet been diagnosed. If you or a loved one has COPD, you may be wondering about the hospice guidelines for COPD and when hospice care is necessary. We’ve got the answers along with more information about the […]
Lower Cape Fear LifeCare is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing access to the highest quality LifeCare, education, and supportive services to our patients, their families, and the communities we serve.
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Lower Cape Fear LifeCare
1414 Physicians Drive
Wilmington, NC 28401
910.796.7900 or 800.733.1476
FAX: 910.796.7901
On January 1, 2020, Lower Cape Fear Hospice formally changed its name to Lower Cape Fear LifeCare to better represent the spectrum of care and support they provide those in our community.
