Hospice Is for Anyone
Hospice care supports people with any type of life-limiting illness, not just cancer. Dr. Kenneth Garm, hospice physician, explains how hospice care helps improve quality of life for patients with […]
Hospice Care at Home – What You Should Expect
More than 90 percent of hospice patients are served where they live and are most comfortable – at home, making hospice care at home very popular. However, some people and […]
What Are the 6 Criteria for Hospice Care for a Patient with COPD?
Approximately 16 million Americans have COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), and millions more have it but have not yet been diagnosed. If you or a loved one has COPD, you […]
How Long Does 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, […]
