7 Signs It May Be Time for Hospice or Palliative Care
Updated January 2025 All of us get concerned and worried when our loved one is diagnosed with a serious illness. As the disease progresses, we notice signs that specialized care, […]
What Are the 6 Criteria for Hospice Care for a Patient with COPD?
Updated January 2025 Approximately 16 million Americans have COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), and millions more have it but have not yet been diagnosed. For families that have been touched […]
When Does Hospice Care Stop Feeding a Patient?
Updated January 2025 Fewer things are harder than watching a loved one in hospice with a life-limiting illness slip away. It becomes even more challenging when families notice that their […]
Everyone Should Know How to Prepare for the Death of a Parent
Updated January 2025 It’s often the unspeakable level of grief: preparing for the death of a parent. A parent’s death transforms every aspect of your world. Holidays such as Father’s […]
What is the Role of a Chaplain in Hospice Care? 3 Things to Know
Many patients and their families find comfort and strength in their spiritual or religious beliefs when facing the end of life. At Lower Cape Fear LifeCare, our chaplains play a […]
Palliative Care For Cancer Patients: When Can You Start Care?
Any age, any stage. That’s when palliative care for cancer patients can begin, and you must know. Palliative care for cancer patients can begin at any stage of the illness, […]
Caregivers: The Heart of the Hospice Team
When your loved one is in hospice care, you are not just a family member or friend – you are an essential part of the care team. While hospice provides […]
Respite Care: A Welcoming Break for Caregivers
Caring for a loved one in hospice can be both rewarding and exhausting. It takes a deep well of compassion and resilience to support someone through such a profound journey, […]
Making the Right Choice: The Benefits of Non-Profit Hospice Care
By: Deric Weiss, MD, LCFL Chief Medical Officer When faced with the emotional and practical challenges of end-of-life care, taking into consideration the benefits of non-profit hospice care vs. a […]
LifeCare Scholars Receives Support from Live Oak Bank Grant
Nov. 11, 2024 WILMINGTON, NC – Lower Cape Fear LifeCare (LCFL) recently received a $300,000 grant, over three years, from Live Oak Bank in support of its LifeCare Scholars program. […]
