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What Hospice Means Hospice is a medical program that supports people who are in the end-of-life stage. When a person enrolls in hospice, it means they are no longer pursuing treatment to extend their life expectancy. Instead, the focus of hospice care is to provide a comprehensive support system that makes a person’s final days …
When an elderly loved one has been diagnosed with a terminal or long-lasting illness, their overall care needs change. They need a different level of care than they would normally need just for aging or for a curable or short-term illness. Such a diagnosis often brings up the question of when should someone be offered …
According to AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving, roughly 40 million Americans provide care to a loved one, yet few of them identify as professional caregivers. One option for those struggling to balance responsibilities is to hire a professional caregiver, an individual responsible for tending to the needs of someone with an illness or …
This article has been medically reviewed by Dr. Martin Duggan in 2021 This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Palliative care vs. hospice care …
This article has been medically reviewed by Dr. Martin Duggan in 2021 This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Hospice care is a key …
Whether you are a senior or a caregiver, understanding hospice, the costs associated with it and what your insurance covers is extremely important. As seniors reach the final stages of their life, hospice care becomes a not-so-distant possibility. When doctors and other professionals in the senior’s health team determine that the patient has the life …
Caring for an ailing loved one can, over time, become like a full-time job. When you have an array of other responsibilities, like your own family to take care of, a job that pays the bills, and other professional and personal needs to attend to, it can seem impossible to find your loved one the …
This article has been medically reviewed by Dr. Martin Duggan in 2021 This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Hospice care at home is …
A growing number of seniors are healthy enough to live at home but need help with day to day tasks such as taking medication or getting groceries, and they also need companionship. If you have an elderly parent or another elderly relative who needs help during the week and you work full time and/or care …