Everyone deserves the comfort that hospice care provides. Dr. Ted Winneberger, hospice physician, explains how life-limiting illnesses progress, and how the goal of hospice is to help people have as […]
Hospice care focuses on pain and symptom management, including anxiety and depression, to improve quality of life for the whole family. Kelly Erola, chief medical officer, explains the benefits of […]
While a doctor’s order is needed to receive hospice care, anyone can make the initial referral for care. Jennifer Howard, patient access manager, explains how to recognize when it may […]
Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a progressive, neurological disease caused by a loss of neurons that produce dopamine in the brain. In the early stages of PD, people experience tremors, loss […]
For those living with a terminal diagnosis, such as terminal lung cancer, hospice care provides pain and symptom management, emotional and spiritual support, and education and support for loved ones. […]
What would happen if you were severely injured in a car accident or suddenly had a major medical emergency and you were not able to communicate with those who were […]
Lower Cape Fear LifeCare’s Cape Fear Festival of Trees is one of Southeastern North Carolina’s longest-running and favorite holiday events. The festival, which started more than 30 years ago, is […]
In this article: ALS—also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease—is a progressive illness that severely damages nerves in the spinal cord and brain. There are an estimated 15 new cases of […]
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 […]
