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…
Considering Hospice: Starting the Conversation
Clinicians face multiple barriers to having a hospice conversation with patients. Among those barriers are time constraints and the potential…
Should a Nurse Be Present for Home Deaths?
Hospice care is typically provided in the patient’s home, with a family member serving as the primary caregiver. However, hospice…
When I Hear The Word “Hospice”
There are certain words in health care that no one wants to hear. Hospice shouldn’t be one of them. When…
When Is It Time for Hospice?
Families of a loved one who is seriously ill often wonder, “When is a person ready for hospice?” Making the…
Hospice Disenrollment for People with Dementia
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia among older adults. About one in nine people in the United…
How Long Will Medicare Pay for Hospice?
Facing death in the family is challenging enough. Money shouldn’t be another stressor during the process. The unfortunate truth is…
Medicare Gives Consumers a New Hospice Rating System
Hospice Care Index: A Perfect 10 In August 2022, Medicare included a new overall quality measure for Hospice Care Compare:…
Differences Between Grief and Depression
Sooner or later, most of us will suffer deep grief over the death of someone we love. Grieving is a…
1800HOSPICE Celebrates Home Care and Hospice Month
Each November, the home care and hospice community honors the millions of nurses, home care aides, therapists, and social workers…
