Category: End of Life and Hospice
9 Tips for Discussing Hospice Care With a Terminally Ill Parent
Talking openly and honestly with a parent diagnosed with a terminal illness can be an immensely difficult and painful experience for both the patient and the child. Discussing end-of-life decisions, …
Medication Management for Assisted Living Hospice Care
The state of California permits an assisted living community the ability to obtain what is known as a hospice care waiver. In basic terms, a hospice care waiver permits an …
Hospice Care With Palliative Services Provided in Assisted Living: What You Need to Know
Many people use the terms hospice care and palliative care synonymously. While there are some similarities between the two types of care services, they are not synonymous, they are not …
Role of Palliative Care For Different Medical Conditions
Palliative care is a relatively new and ever-broadening field within the broader arena of healthcare. Through this article we provide an overview of palliative care for your consideration as well …
What Are the Benefits of Palliative Care?
The journey through life can be filled with ups and downs. These can include periods of good health and instances when a person is in need of medical care, treatment, …