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Alzheimer’s Disease
What is Alzheimer’s Disease? Alzheimer’s Disease is a type of dementia that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. In the United States alone, more than 6 million people have Alzheimer’s Disease. By 2060, it is expected…
8 Common Myths and Misconceptions of Hospice
Is hospice care only for a patient who has cancer? Hospice is not just for cancer patients. Any life-limiting or terminally ill patient, with a life expectancy of six months or less to live,…
Hospice Care Is Not Giving Up: The Benefits of Hospice Care
Living with any illness can be exhausting. Long days of taking medications, undergoing treatment, and going to appointments can take a toll on the patient’s quality of life. When the medications and treatments are…
What is the Goal of Hospice Care? Everything You Need to Know
Are you or a loved one experiencing a life-limiting illness? If so, you might be wondering – what is the goal of hospice care? A primary goal of hospice care is to provide the patient with…
The Importance of Discussing End-of-Life Care with Family
Only about one-third of adults have an advance directive that expresses their end-of-life care wishes. There are a number of barriers that keep people from end-of-life and advance care planning. These include a lack of awareness, the…
Your Guide to Coping with Grief and Processing Loss
Your alarm goes off for the fifth time, but you can’t seem to get out of bed. What day is it again? You complete chores around the house on auto-pilot and avoid making plans. You…
