PAYING FOR END-OF-LIFE CARE
How to pay for the rising costs of health care? Concerns over these costs are shared not only by elected officials, but by almost every...
HOW TO AVOID YET ANOTHER BATH WAR
If you are caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, you know bath time can be a real battle. Your loved one or resident...
HELPING YOUR SERIOUSLY ILL LOVED ONE THROUGH DIFFICULT EMOTIONS
As your loved one progresses through a serious illness, it’s only natural that he or she will face difficult emotions: fear, anger,...
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT HOSPICE SERVICES
There are many myths and misconceptions about hospice care. The lack of understanding can create a barrier that prevents people who need...
HOSPICE CAN HELP PREVENT UNNECESSARY HOSPITAL READMISSIONS
When asked, the majority of people will say that if given a choice they would prefer to die at home and not in a hospital setting....
GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING HOSPICE LEVELS OF CARE
To help support both patients and family caregivers at the end-of-life, Medicare provides four levels of care under the hospice benefit....
