Why Patients with Lymphoma Are Less Likely to Receive Hospice
The American Society of Clinical Oncology describes hospice as an essential component of end-of-life (EOL) care.1 As such, hospice utilization…
The American Society of Clinical Oncology describes hospice as an essential component of end-of-life (EOL) care.1 As such, hospice utilization…
Clinicians face multiple barriers to having a hospice conversation with patients. Among those barriers are time constraints and the potential…
Hospice care is typically provided in the patient’s home, with a family member serving as the primary caregiver. However, hospice…
There are certain words in health care that no one wants to hear. Hospice shouldn’t be one of them. When…
Families of a loved one who is seriously ill often wonder, “When is a person ready for hospice?” Making the…
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia among older adults. About one in nine people in the United…
Facing death in the family is challenging enough. Money shouldn’t be another stressor during the process. The unfortunate truth is…
Hospice Care Index: A Perfect 10 In August 2022, Medicare included a new overall quality measure for Hospice Care Compare:…
Sooner or later, most of us will suffer deep grief over the death of someone we love. Grieving is a…
Each November, the home care and hospice community honors the millions of nurses, home care aides, therapists, and social workers…