Hospice Supports Families After Death
Losing a loved one is a life-changing event. Diane Miller, bereavement counselor, explains what Lower Cape Fear LifeCare’s grief care program offers families, and how grief care helps people heal […]
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, […]
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 […]
