Blog: Hospice & Palliative Care Insights
Should Young Adults Complete an Advance Directive?
Advance directives are legal documents that outline your preferences for medical treatment in the event that you are unable to communicate your wishes. While many people assume that advance directives are only for older adults or those with serious medical conditions, the truth is that anyone can benefit from completing one, including young adults.
How to Complete an Advance Directive
An advance directive is a legal document that outlines your preferences for medical treatment in the event that you are unable to communicate your wishes. It is a critical document that ensures that your wishes are respected, and it can provide peace of mind for both you and your loved ones.
Improving Care Transitions
A care transition is the process of moving a patient’s care from one setting to another. Improving care transitions enhances quality of life for the patient and reduces stress for the family and care providers. Examples of care transitions include a patient moving from the hospital to a skilled nursing facility or from the hospital to home with hospice care support.
The Difference Between Cardiac Arrest, Heart Attack, & Heart Failure
Damar Hamlin’s collapse on the field during Monday Night Football has brought increased awareness of the dangers of heart disease. The 24-year-old Buffalo Bills safety suffered cardiac arrest in the first quarter of the team’s matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals, requiring cardiovascular pulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Constipation and Serious Illness
Constipation is one of the most stressful symptoms experienced by patients with a serious illness. It occurs in at least 70% of patients. Many times, it goes unrecognized and is often undertreated.