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 […]
Hospice
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. […]
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 […]
5 Ways We Provide Hospice Care for AIDS and HIV Patients
Updated February 2026 In this article: HIV – or human immunodeficiency virus—destroys important cells in a person’s immune system. This makes those with HIV incredibly susceptible to a number of […]
Do ALS Patients Qualify for Hospice?
In this article: ALS—also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease—is a progressive illness that severely damages nerves in the spinal cord and brain. There are an estimated 15 new cases of […]
How to Qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits While in Hospice
Hospice patients and their families face what is likely the most apprehensive time of their lives. Being severely ill is one thing, but to have the financial downfalls that come […]
10 important truths about hospice care you need to know for improved quality of life
There are many myths about hospice care. Often, these misconceptions keep people and their loved ones from getting the care and support they need at a time when they need […]
