About Hospice Care
6 Things You Should Know About Hospice
Jimmy Carter, former US President, recently elected to receive Hospice Care at home at the age of 98. This announcement serves as a reminder that while no one likes to talk about it, we’ll all…
Hospice Care at Home: What to Expect
Caring for a family member with a terminal illness is a difficult task that can be mentally and physically straining. The decision for a patient and family to choose hospice care can be challenging. A…
5 Factors to Consider When Choosing Hospice Care for Your Loved One
Has someone you love been diagnosed with a life-limiting illness? If so, you aren’t alone. Caring for your loved one at home can often become overwhelming as the disease advances. That’s where hospice care comes…
Hospice and Preparing for Approaching Death: Signs, Symptoms, and Changes
Many physical, cognitive, emotional, and spiritual changes occur during the dying process, disturbing the dying, the families, and caregivers. Knowing what signs and symptoms to expect and why certain things are happening can help prepare for…
Music Therapy: The Benefits for Hospice Patients
It’s nearly impossible to find someone who doesn’t appreciate some form of music. The therapeutic effects of music therapy do not require the patient to know music composition or play an instrument. Music has…
8 Common Myths and Misconceptions of Hospice Care
Are all hospices the same? All hospices are not the same. A hospice can be a community-based, non-profit organization like EverHeart Hospice. However, it can also be for-profit and part of a national chain. When…
