Symptom Management
How Can Hospice Help Patients with Parkinson’s Disease?
Parkinson’s is a chronic progressive disease of the nervous system that affects movement. Tremors are the most noticeable symptom of the disease, usually beginning in the hands. Both genetic and environmental factors are believed to…
When Should Patients with Kidney Disease Call Hospice?
Each person has two kidneys in their body. Kidneys filter all of your blood every 30 minutes, removing toxins and excess water from your body and eliminating it as urine. What is Kidney Disease? Chronic…
When Should Heart Failure Patients Call Hospice?
The heart is a muscle in the chest that pumps blood from veins to arteries. Blood delivers oxygen to other vital organs in the body. What is Heart Failure? Heart Failure is a type of heart disease. It is a result…
What is COPD?
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a long-term lung disease that obstructs a person’s airways and makes it difficult to breathe. It is a progressive condition and worsens over time. Without treatment, COPD is life-threatening.…
Hospice Care for Veterans
Are you considering hospice care for a beloved veteran in your life? If so, thank you for supporting their end-of-life transition and honoring their service! Know that you aren’t alone during this difficult time. Thousands…
What is the Goal of Hospice? 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? A primary goal of hospice care is to provide the patient with…
