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Common Myths About the Grieving Process
Grief is a normal reaction to the loss of a loved one, and the process of palliative care is to help individuals cope with these emotions.
How Hospice Helps Families
Hospice care is integral to providing emotional and physical support to individuals and families with terminal illnesses. Proper palliative care can make the end of life as comfortable
What to do After a Loved One Has Been Diagnosed with Terminal Illness
It is such an overwhelming and devastating experience to receive a terminal disease diagnosis for a loved one. This news comes with an array of emotions like disbelief
Personality Changes During Terminal Illness
Terminal illness is a difficult journey, not only for the patient but also for their loved ones. As the end of life approaches, patients may experience various physical and psychological symptoms
Understanding Compassion in Nursing Care
At the heart of good nursing care, the primary ingredient is compassion. Added to the countless hours of training and study required for the medical profession of nursing
The Stages of End-of-Life
There is no guaranteed timeline for the end of life. Hospice care workers and other medical providers often assess the number of clinical signs of impending death
Terminal Restlessness at the End of Life
Terminal restlessness is a frequent issue in palliative care, with 25% to 88% of dying patients experiencing this condition. In the final days
Dyspnea and How It Affects Dying Patients
When terminally ill patients reach the end of their lives, it’s common for them to experience difficulties breathing, a condition known as dyspnea.
The Potential of Virtual Reality in Palliative Care
There comes a time when you or your loved ones suffer from a terminal illness. The focus then turns to making the most of the time you have left and ensuring that any
Providing Additional Comfort During the End-of-Life Process
Additional comfort during the end-of-life process can mean a great deal to your loved one. It can help them pass easier and come to terms with death while knowing they were loved.
Accommodating Patient Decisions in End-of-Life Care
When it comes to approaching the end of your life, there are many different healthcare decisions that need to be made in collaboration with family, the patient, and their physicians.
The Value of Hospice Care to Dementia Patients
As the population of aging adults grows, so does the number of those diagnosed with dementia. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, an estimated 5.7 million Americans are living
How Good Nutrition Remains Important During Serious Illness
One patient is in the remission stage from stage 4 neck and head cancer. She loves sharing how palliative care completely changed both her life, and her family’s life, for the better.
The Role Palliative Care Plays in Helping Those Affected by Lung Disease
A patient may struggle for years with a condition such as shortness of breath, and then can be referred to a lung care clinic. While this is long overdue as the symptoms can make a patient inactive
Identifying Signs and Recovery Steps of a Heart Attack
It is incredibly important to recognize the signs of a heart attack. However, the signs aren’t always the same as it varies from person to person. Sometimes, a person can actually have a heart attack and not realize it!
The Characteristics that Differentiate Hospice and Palliative Care
If you aren’t familiar with the difference between hospice care and palliative care, you’re really not alone. The details surrounding these aren’t really common knowledge until you become directly affected.
Recognizing the Signs of End-of-Life and What You Can do for a Loved One
It can be difficult to understand what your loved one is going through as they are dying. Family members and friends often find it hard to understand what to do and how to help the dying person.
Highlighting the Four Levels of Hospice Care
Hospice care was made for patients who have been diagnosed with a terminal illness in which the prognosis suggests they have six months or less left to live. Hospice care providers offer four different levels of hospice care.