When is it Time for Hospice?
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…
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…
When is it Time to Call Hospice?
Has someone you love recently been diagnosed with a terminal or life-limiting illness? If so, you may be wondering, “When is it time for hospice care”? While no family member or caregiver ever wants to…
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.…
