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, […]
Hospice
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Our Hospice Care Team: Delivering Comfort, Peace and Dignity
Caring for a loved one with a life-limiting illness at the end of life involves caring for the whole person to provide the highest degree of comfort, peace, and dignity. […]
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, […]
What Diagnosis Qualifies for Hospice Care?
We serve hospice patients with a variety of needs, and we have provided symptom management to those with a wide range of serious illnesses. By providing symptom relief for our […]
