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"...
Before you or a loved one can make the decision about whether to elect hospice care, you need to be fully informed about your diagnosis and the prognosis of your illness. You also need to know whether or not you qualify to receive hospice care,...
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,...