How Long Will Medicare Pay for Hospice Care?
First, we want you to be aware that the regulations for Medicare are always changing, and details vary significantly based on the patient’s specific Medicare plan. We always recommend that […]
Do ALS Patients Qualify for Hospice?
ALS—also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease—is a progressive illness that severely damages nerves in the spinal cord and brain. ALS stands for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and it affects roughly 12,000 […]
Important Ways We Help with Pain Management for Pancreatic Cancer
When someone enters hospice care, pain management is often one of their top concerns. Many are anxious about their comfort level during the last six months of their lives. For […]
20 Ways to Help a Grieving Child
The death of a loved one impacts the entire family, and everyone deals with grief in their own way. There is no one “right” way to go through this difficult time, […]
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 […]
A Tour of Angel House Hospice in Whiteville, NC, Columbus County
A graceful, white statue of an angel holding a bouquet of roses gently welcomes all who arrive at the Angel House care hospice house in Whiteville, NC. This beautiful, relaxing state-of-the-art […]
Is Palliative Care The Right Choice for End Stage Renal Disease?
If you’ve been diagnosed with end stage renal disease, we know you must feel overwhelmed, worried and even frightened. You may be wondering how you’re going to manage the demands […]
Does the VA Pay for Veterans’ Hospice Care?
Hospice care is available to U.S. Veterans through the Veterans Health Administration benefits package. All enrolled veterans are eligible to receive and who meet the medical need for this type […]
Can I Get Hospice Care at Home during COVID-19?
As our country continues to isolate and use all measures to stay safe from infection from COVID-19, you may wonder how this affects your access to hospice care in the […]
When Should You Consider Hospice Care?
For many people, the idea of hospice care lasting more than a few days or weeks seems counterintuitive. That’s because all too often, patients are already in steep decline, if […]
