Hospice

Hospice care is available to those diagnosed with a terminal illness in the end stages of life. Hospice provides a form of palliative care that is intended to maintain comfort and symptom management once curative treatment has ended. A team oriented care approach ensures the goal of maintaining a patient’s dignity and pain relief at end-of-life. Hospice care is available in a variety of care settings, including the home. Additionally, ongoing emotional, spiritual, and bereavement support is provided for family caregivers.

Hospice Articles

  • Hospice Care for Dementia: When Is It Time?

    The slow and unpredictable progression of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias often makes it tricky for families and even doctors to determine when to bring in hospice. Use these guidelines to decide if a loved one is a candidate for end-of-life care.

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  • Does Medicare Cover Hospice Care?

    The Medicare hospice benefit provides comfort care for patients who are terminally ill and facing the end of life. Original Medicare does cover hospice services.

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  • Why Caregivers Shouldn't Feel Guilty About Calling Hospice

    Calling in hospice for the care of an elderly parent or other a loved one means you need to come to terms, on all levels, with the idea that this person is dying.

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  • How to Find the Best Hospice Provider

    The goal of hospice is to provide comfort and dignity at the end of life. Some hospice providers are better than others, so be sure to know what criteria to look for when requesting hospice care for a terminally ill loved one.

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