Blog: Hospice Views
Care Management of Hospice Patients with Dementia
Robert was living in a nursing facility following a series of strokes. As his dementia advanced and his health deteriorated, his family chose to begin hospice care. While Robert was always cheerful, his ability to self-feed and to speak slipped away. His day-day-care became more rigorous; and the added skilled hands of his hospice team were welcomed by his facility.
Real Heroes Wear Dog Tags: Women Veterans
Posted on December 18, 2015
When you think of a Veteran — a hero — what is it you see? On Veterans Day, we explored this concept in the ways that it has evolved over time.
Onboarding Patients with Dementia to Hospice
Larry sang to me. He sang to his wife of 58 years. Once, I even saw him serenade a young reporter. Since Larry had a great voice and seemed to sing with joy, no one minded when his meandering conversation was abruptly cut short by song. We should all be so lucky, I thought.
Holiday on Hospice: Celebrating Christmas at the End of Life
It’s been found that a whopping 90 percent of Americans celebrate Christmas, and rightfully so: it’s one of the few times every year where friends and family come together to enjoy each other and celebrate life.
Understanding Hospice Terminology: Primary Diagnosis & Comorbid Conditions
If you’re involved in hospice care in any way — as a patient, caregiver or family member — you know there are lots of terms that can be confusing. Clinical terms like “comorbidity” and “primary diagnosis” aren’t very clear about what they actually mean.
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