When caring for a loved one with COPD, questions can arise surrounding how hospice care can help and knowing when it’s time to call in hospice. To help you navigate this difficult decision, we’ve put together a guide on how hospice can help COPD patients and signs to look out for to help you determine …
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Caring for loved ones with chronic illnesses can produce various exhausting psychological effects for family members and patients. In addition to providing comfort care for the patient, hospice can also provide services to ease the psychological effects of chronic illness for caregivers and patients. Let’s discuss a few common psychological effects of chronic illnesses on …
Understanding the ins and outs of hospice care and how it can help your loved ones will help you make educated decisions for their care. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services defined four levels of hospice care, each offering its own set of qualities meeting the specific needs of patients. We’ll discuss each level …
If you have a loved one with dementia, it can be extremely difficult to know where and when to turn for help. We’ll tell you everything about hospice care for dementia so you can take care of your loved one to the best of your ability. All About Hospice Care For Dementia Hospice care is …
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Hospice care is most often provided within a patient’s residence, but that’s not the only option. Many patients with chronic, life-limiting conditions live in nursing homes — and hospice care can be provided there as well. In fact, many hospice care providers have contracts with nursing homes that help them work together to provide high-quality care. …
Choosing the best form and level of care for your loved one with a chronic condition can be difficult. The best first step is ensuring you have the correct information about all of your options. At West Michigan Hospice, we’ve noticed that many of our patients and families come to us with misconceptions about hospice …
Hospice care can be of great help to patients struggling with chronic, life-limiting conditions, but how do you know if your loved one is eligible for it? Let’s take a look at how medical professionals determine hospice care eligibility, as well as how you can determine eligibility for Medicare’s hospice benefit. Who Determines Hospice Care Eligibility? …
Despite the doctors’ best work, the patients’ best efforts, and the families’ relentless support, sometimes cancer treatments stop working and a cure or long-term remission isn’t possible. If you or your loved one is struggling through this situation, hospice care can be of comfort in many ways. Here’s what you need to know about hospice …
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When your loved one is struggling with a life-limiting condition, it can be challenging to determine the best form of care for them. If you’ve exhausted all treatment options or if those treatment options are no longer working, you may be considering hospice care — but before you make the call, you might have a few …
Caring for your loved one with a life-limiting disease or illness can be difficult, especially as their condition continues to change. If your loved one is starting to require more frequent and intensive care, how do you know when it’s time to get extra support? Below, we’ll discuss when hospice is recommended, some common signs it …