Over the last several years, a philosophy of care called "palliative care" has emerged. Because hospice care is a type of palliative care, people sometimes wonder whether there's a difference between the two. At times, clinical and non-clinical people will use the terms "hospice care"...
Many of us know someone who is ill. He might be a loved one who has been battling an illness for months. She might be a friend you visit regularly in a long-term care facility. And when birthdays and holidays come around, we want to...
Over the years, there have been many misconceptions about hospice care, about how hospice works and about patient eligibility. Here are seven of the most common myths about hospice care, coupled with the truths that dispel them. Myth: Choosing hospice care means giving up hope. People often...
While hospice care has been in existence for decades, patients and their loved ones may not be familiar with the concept. Others might be familiar with only a few parts of hospice care. We understand that during this journey, you may have questions about the...
The word “hospice” is not new terminology. [caption id="attachment_997" align="alignleft" width="300"] Credit: pond5[/caption] In fact, the word first originated hundreds of years ago. “Hospice” is derived from the Latin word “hospes,” which means host or guest. In the Middle Ages, fatigued—and often ill—travelers journeying to the Holy...
If you or someone you care for is living with a terminal illness, you may be thinking about electing hospice care. You may be looking into resources to help you make a decision about whether or not to choose hospice care. It's an important decision--one...
There's a lot that goes into electing to receive hospice care services--and in assisting a loved one in making the decision to receive hospice care. And most people who are thinking about hospice care haven't had much experience in the hospice arena. Because of this,...
When it comes to selecting a hospice provider, you have choices. Hospital social workers, staff at your doctor’s office, a member of the clergy or other concerned parties can make a referral to a hospice agency on your behalf or on behalf of your loved...