Non-Hospice Agencies Claiming to Provide Hospice Care
A growing number of home care agencies are claiming to provide hospice care without being credentialed hospice agencies. Hospice is…
Does Medicare Advantage Limit My Access to Hospice?
With a start date of October 15, open enrollment is right around the corner. It’s the two months out of…
Why Earlier Hospice Is Better
Experts recommend a minimum of three months in hospice.1,2 The unfortunate fact of the matter is that most people receive…
That Sudden Episode of Mental Clarity Near the End of Life. About Terminal Lucidity.
Perhaps you’ve heard of the phenomenon where a dying person who has been confused or sluggish suddenly develops mental clarity…
The Vital Importance of Cancer Support Through Hospice Care
The baby boomers who promised to change the world in the 1960s are aging, and the need for senior services…
How to Speak with Someone Who is Dying
For many, visiting a dying person can be uncomfortable because we don’t know what to say or how to act.…
Patients at Home with Hospice Live Longer than Patients in the Hospital with Palliative Care
Most people prefer to die at home, if they are to die. Compared to dying in a facility, people often…
More Hospice Means Less Depression
When people take care of a dying family member, it can be a rewarding but emotionally and physically draining experience.…
Earlier Hospice Conversations Prove Better for Patients
A first-of-its-kind study recently published by the Journal of Palliative Medicine encourages doctors to discuss hospice with patients sooner in…
Did You Know Hospice Provides Four Levels of Care?
Americans underutilize hospice, due in part to common misconceptions. Some of these misconceptions can be overcome through awareness of the…
