There’s no price tag for that, right? Most people would give anything to be able to spend one more month with their mother or father.Yet, studies have shown that patients who chose hospice lived almost a month longer than patients who did not. Still, so

We tend to tiptoe around the topic of death. It’s often uncomfortable to talk about the last days or weeks before our loved ones or our patients pass away. It’s a difficult topic and it often hinders communication at a moment when our patients need it

You naturally care about the quality of life and the final days of your patients. But how do you know you’re handing it right?As care-takers we need to learn how to assess and measure this better in order to know what to improve. And there’s not

What is symptom management?Symptom management in hospice means residents that receive aggressive care are less likely to suffer from their underlying condition.The GoalThe goal of end-of-life care is to provide comfort and relief from suffering, not necessarily to prolong life. Hospice and palliative medicine focuses

When a life – limiting situation arises and a loved one cannot take care of themselves, hospice can help you plan for the future.  There are 4 main goals of Hospice care: 1.  Pain Management 2. Comfort and Convenience Care3. Physical, Mental, Spiritual Care 4. Family Care  Pain Management Once doctors