Dr. Robert Brouillard has received his Hospice Medical Director Certification. The Hospice Medical Director Certification Board (HMDCB) serves as a verification of the mastery of competence in the physician’s skills and knowledge. Thank you, Dr. Brouillard, for your unwavering dedication…

The holidays can be challenging for people who have a terminally ill loved one. During the holidays we are accustomed to finding ourselves surrounded by the love and warmth of family and friends. We cherish the depth and beauty of these connections…

“Hospice Care of the Lowcountry was theglue that kept our family together.” Stories of joy, happiness and laughter may not be what comes to mind when you think of hospice. We meet people at the end of their life, while…

As we move forward through these changing seasons, Covid 19 has affected us all in our everyday living. We at HCLC want to honor loved ones lost, although we cannot be physically together this year. Thank you to the families…

We have entered a time when conversations aimed toward hospice and quality end of life care for patients are more prolific with a focus on empowering the patient and families with information and guidance for less invasive and more manageable…

Aging, illness, and death do not discriminate, and yet there is a fear of discrimination in receiving hospice and palliative care for LGBTQ seniors and their partners. Grieving partners may not feel comfortable seeking the support that they need and…

Americans across the country celebrate Veterans Day on November 11, a special day to salute the men and women who have bravely served our country’s military. When we meet with Veteran patients and their families, we find that some of…

Most of us don’t want to hear bad news, let alone talk about it especially when it comes to our health. However, as the baby boomer generation is aging and making their way toward end of life, there has been…

Before we get to Part C, let’s take a look at one other Medicare supplemental option—Medicare Part D. This part is solely for prescription medications and plan holders pay a monthly premium along with copayments and often deductibles. You can…