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 […]
Planning for End of Life
Everyone Should Know How to Prepare for the Death of a Parent
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 Day or Mother’s […]
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 […]
Discussing Advance Care Plans During COVID-19
As thousands of COVID-19 cases were reported in our country and more and more patients were placed on ventilators, the importance of having an advance care plan became a hot […]
Nonprofit or For-Profit Hospice – Is There a Difference?
Lower Cape Fear LifeCare (formerly Lower Cape Fear Hospice) is a nonprofit hospice that was founded almost 40 years ago by community volunteers to meet the needs of patients with […]
Your Complete Family Discussion Guide for Hospice Care
The diagnosis of a life-limiting illness is devastating. It creates emotions, issues and anxiety unequal to almost anything else in life. We also understand that for many families, beginning the conversation around end of life planning is a difficult discussion to begin. We hope this complete family discussion guide will help you start the conversation.
Your Step by Step Guide to Making a Hospice Referral
Lower Cape Fear LifeCare (formerly Lower Cape Fear Hospice) is about much more than advanced care planning and pain relief. It’s about celebrating everyday moments and allowing the chance for you or your loved ones to spend more time together enjoying the things you traditionally do as a family. Find answers to common questions about making a referral to hospice in this article.
7 Qualities to Look for in a Hospice Care Program
When it’s time for hospice or palliative care, it can be difficult to make a decision from the myriad of choices facing you. All hospice providers are different, so it can be hard to decide which one to choose. Start by looking for these 7 qualities in any provider.
Does Your Loved One Qualify for Palliative Care? A Checklist
Palliative care improves quality of life by providing comfort and pain management to those of any age who have a serious illness. Your loved ones can qualify for palliative care no matter what age, no matter what stage of their serious illness while curative treatment is ongoing.
Do You Know Your Hospice Benefit? Let Us Be Your Resource
Only 10 percent of our patients take advantage of their full Medicare hospice benefits. The Medicare hospice benefit includes ALL medical care, equipment, medications and visits related to the diagnosis. Because many patients are unaware of available funding, we go the extra mile to help ensure you’re getting the most out of your hospice benefit. Learn more about all your medicare benefits in this article.
