When Is Palliative Care for Heart Failure Necessary?
Chances are that someone you know has been affected by cardiac disease—and perhaps even heart failure. Nearly 6.5 million Americans over 20 have heart failure, and heart failure is responsible […]
Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Partners with Wilmington Health to Open Outpatient Palliative Care Clinic in Onslow County
Lower Cape Fear LifeCare and Wilmington Health are pleased to announce the opening of a new outpatient palliative care clinic in Onslow County. The clinic, located within Wilmington Health’s Jacksonville […]
The Role of Our Palliative Medicine Doctor in Pain Relief
In this article: What Does a Palliative Medicine Doctor Do? We Examine 7 Facets of Care Do Palliative Medicine Doctors Work With Other Healthcare Providers? Those Receiving Palliative Care Live […]
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 […]
When Can Palliative Care Start for Cancer Patients?
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 […]
