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Using Virtual Reality Program for Hospice Patients
Virtual Reality is no longer relegated to futuristic Sci-Fi. It’s found its place not only in the medical field but a growing number of hospices

Hospice Staff Focuses on Mental Health During COVID-19
All medical personnel, including hospice workers, have had to face personal risks of exposure to COVID-19 while working with patients and their families during this

Bridging Racial Divides to Access to Care in Hospice
There has always been a public perception of hospice that it is only for the dying but there are also language and cultural-based difficulties that

How to Choose the Best Hospice Care
To be eligible for hospice care under Medicare in the United States, your doctor needs to have certified your disease prognosis as six months or

A Guide to Hospice Care Services
How do you know it’s the right time for hospice care? If you’re currently receiving treatments that are intended to cure your illness, you don’t

Care at the End-of-Life for LGBTQ Seniors
Aging and death don’t discriminate, but some people do. Unfortunately, lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) seniors may be afraid to access end-of-life services

The Top Five Common Questions About Hospice
What is hospice care? Hospice is patient-centered care provided by a team of professionals that include a nurse, physician, chaplain, bereavement counselor, social worker, and

The Role of Hospice in End-of-Life Decisions
One of the many effects of the current COVID-19 pandemic has been the recognition of the necessity for advance care planning and the benefits of

5 Questions to Ask at End-of-Life
Surgeon, a public health researcher, and author Atul Gawande is inspiring end-of-life conversations with his bestselling book, Being Mortal. The book, which was also turned

How To Face Your Fear Of Death And Make Peace With Dying
There’s a saying along the lines that there are only two things in life that are certain: death and taxes. Sure, a lot of people
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New Post December 20, 2024
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The Role of Hospice Care in Facilities: A Look Inside with RN Cassie Beard September 25, 2024