HOSPICE CARE

THAT EMBRACES LIFE

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Recertifying a Patient for Hospice: Timelines, Eligibility, and What Comes Next
Recertifying a Patient for Hospice: Timelines, Eligibility, and What Comes Next

Hospice care isn't a one-time decision. Because a terminal prognosis can be hard to predict with precision, Medicare requires that every hospice...

Topical Pain Relief Options in Hospice Care: What Families Should Know
Topical Pain Relief Options in Hospice Care: What Families Should Know

Pain management is at the heart of everything hospice care does. When a loved one is living with a serious illness, keeping...

Hospice Care at Home vs. Facility: How to Choose the Right Setting
Hospice Care at Home vs. Facility: How to Choose the Right Setting

When a loved one needs hospice care, one of the first questions families face is: where should that care happen? It's a...

Can You Stop Hospice Care? What Patients and Families Should Know
Can You Stop Hospice Care? What Patients and Families Should Know

Yes. You can stop hospice care at any time, for any reason, and you do not need anyone's permission to do it....

A Hospice Guide to Understanding the Types of Grief
A Hospice Guide to Understanding the Types of Grief

Grief is not one feeling or one timeline. It can begin before a death and stretch long after. It can look like...

The First Week After: A Quiet Guide to the Days Right After Loss
The First Week After: A Quiet Guide to the Days Right After Loss

The first week after losing someone you love is not a week that needs to be performed, perfected, or pushed through. Time...